Patrick Vallance is the UK government chief scientific adviser
July 2022
The age of extinction
We’ve overexploited the planet, now we need to change if we’re to survive
Patrick Vallance
Addressing the twin challenges of carbon emissions and biodiversity loss requires political will and leadership. Ambitious commitments must be made
August 2021
The IPCC report is clear: nothing short of transforming society will avert catastrophe
Patrick Vallance
Achieving net zero will require action from everyone – and a renewed emphasis on science and innovation, says Patrick Vallance, the UK government chief scientific adviser
December 2020
Science has led us to the brink of beating Covid-19. Let’s not jeopardise it
Patrick Vallance
Rejoice at the worldwide success of research and technology, but if we don’t follow the rules it could all be for nothing
April 2020
There are reasons to be optimistic about a coronavirus vaccine. But it will take time
Patrick Vallance
Any vaccine has to work, but it also has to be safe. Making it happen is one of the government’s biggest priorities, Patrick Vallance