By Joris Klingen Urban policy makers in many cities are promoting cycling as part of a sustainable and reliable transport system. Cycling is linked to several positive outcomes. There are health benefits, it does not generate pollution, and bicycles make more efficient use of road capacity compared to cars. One of the ways through which cities…

Recently, department member Carolyn Fischer, in cooperation with other researchers, had their article on ‘Policy design for the Anthropocene’ published in Nature Sustainability, a special edition of Nature. The authors investigate the complexities of the complexities of designing policies that can keep Earth within the biophysical limits favourable to human life. Abstract: Today, more than ever, ‘Spaceship Earth’ is an…

By Erik Ansink Reactions by policy-makers and part of the general public to recent events like (1) the European school climate strikes, (2) the proposed US Green New Deal, and (3) the Dutch Urgenda lawsuit showcase that the costs of climate change policies are high. At least, they are perceived as being too high compared…