Three climate New Year’s resolutions that will fail – and four that can actually stick

Going cold turkey on flights is tough. Instead, resolve to take the train where possible. Jaromir Chalabala / shutterstock

Four in five adults in the UK say they have changed their lifestyle to help tackle environmental change. The New Year is a good time to implement changes to behaviour, but our willpower is finite.

The secret isn’t to be more virtuous, but to be strategic.

If you want 2026 to be the year you make a difference without burning out, here is what the evidence suggests you should prioritise ...