
The UK Co-Benefits Atlas: mapping the positive side-effects of reaching net zero
Published on Sep 11
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<p>Matt and Fraser explore the <a href="https://ukcobenefitsatlas.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UK Co-Benefits Atlas</a>, a new, interactive platform for communicating the co-benefits of reaching net zero across the UK. Co-benefits are the positive changes that could happen as a side-effect of cutting carbon emissions – such as cleaner air, healthier homes, and better diets.</p><p>This is the third and final episode in our series focusing on projects funded by the <a href="https://www.energy-homes-livelihoods.ac.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scottish Research Alliance for Energy Homes and Livelihoods</a> (EHL). Our guests are Dr Andrew Sudmant, Data Programme Manager at the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute and co-lead of the EHL’s “Financial Pathways” theme, and Dr Sean Field, Director of Policy and a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Energy Ethics at the University of St Andrews and Lead Analyst at the UK Government’s Dep...