Economy & society Expert analysis
Debates on climate advocacy by scientists centre on potential risks, particularly whether speaking out undermines scientists’ credibility and public trust. But, as Samuel Finnerty and Fabian Dablander argue, focusing on what scientists might lose by speaking out risks overlooking how their engagement could contribute to societal change. Calling for research on a broader range of advocacy outcomes they argue that uncertainty about these consequences should not prevent scientists from engaging, or academic institutions from supporting them.
LSE Impact · Samuel Finnerty and Fabian Dablander
Economy & society Official announcement
Large industrial-scale fishing vessels will be legally required to carry Remote Electronic Monitoring equipment, including cameras, sensors and GPS
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Economy & society Local council announcement
Devon County Council has this week published a 4-week statutory consultation on measures to support the reopening of Dryden Road to two-way traffic, including proposals for traffic calming and safe walking and cycling provision.
Devon County Council
World & context Expert analysis
Cash transfers might offer immediate support, but lasting economic empowerment depends on women’s access to jobs, assets and productive resources.
360info · Sangita Dutta Gupta BML Munjal University, Haryana M Manjula Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
World & context Expert analysis
Geothermal energy and nickel-supported electric vehicles are often cited as energy transition efforts in Indonesia. Ironically, these practices have caused environmental and socio-economic crises.
360info · Parid Ridwanuddin Universitas Paramadina, Indonesia
Economy & society Local council announcement
A four-week public consultation on proposals to allow traffic to travel in both directions along Dryden Road in Exeter has launched today (Thursday 5 November).
Devon County Council
Economy & society Expert analysis
Ahead of the Bank of England’s latest Monetary Policy Report Costas Milas shows why UK interest rates peaking at 4.25 per cent in mid-2027 looks like a reasonable bet. But economic shocks, which now come more frequently and bigger in size than before, could derail even the best economic predictions. And some of those shocks might come courtesy of President Donald Trump.
LSE Business Review · Costas Milas
Economy & society Local council announcement
Birmingham will set out its ambition to use digital innovation to unlock investment, improve decision-making and ensure economic growth delivers opportunities for communities across the city.
Birmingham City Council
World & context Expert analysis
Despite record clean-energy generation and strong public support, political resistance, divisive media narratives and community mistrust threaten progress.
360info · Elianor Gerrard University of Technology, Sydney Jonathan Rispler University of Technology, Sydney
World & context Expert analysis
Research traces how partisan outlets link climate-delay narratives, fossil-fuel interests and audiences, reshaping regional energy debates and public trust.
360info · Klaus Groebner University of Queensland, Brisbane Daniel Angus University of Queensland, Brisbane
World & context Expert analysis
India’s claims of a dramatic decline in poverty rest on questionable comparisons, methodological gaps and an economic record that tells a rather different story.
360info · Santosh Mehrotra Higher School of Economics, Moscow
Economy & society Local council announcement
Heartless vandals have been slammed by City of Wolverhampton Council after causing extensive damage to the historic bandstand at East Park.
Wolverhampton City Council