Author Archives: Natalie Leal
This part of Colombia’s rainforest could soon be turned into a rubbish dump
In what could be an allegory for our times, an area of rainforest in Colombia, considered one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet, could soon be turned into…
Where do the political parties stand on Universal Credit?
A protest as part of the Peoples Assemble against Austerity. Image credit via Peter Damian, Creative Commons. By the time Universal Credit (UC) is rolled out completely, now estimated to…
Downsizing for climate change: The tiny homes movement is growing in size
Image credit: Ben Chun, Creative Commons On a one acre plot in Bristol a collection of tiny houses will soon be springing up. This looks set to be the site…
The councils trying to go carbon neutral while investing in fossil fuels
As concern grows everywhere about the impact of climate change, councils are beginning to stir into action. Climate emergencies are being declared, climate pledges are being taken, solar panels are…