Tag archives for environment
Was climate change the right battle ground for the Greens in the General Election?
A year ago, I wondered whether climate change was really the leading issue. But when the election was finally announced, I had to stop wondering and decide on campaign points.…
We need “bold and legally binding targets” – the SNP’s vision for the environment
Out of the mouths of babes has never been a truer saying. As the effects of global warming and pollution become alarmingly evident – wise voices in our communities are…
Labour needs to scrap the Silvertown Tunnel
Over the past few weeks, the Labour Party has been eager to shine a spotlight on its new ‘green’ policies - including its grand plan to decarbonise Britain by 2030.…
Climate organisers are set to descend on Manchester
Youth climate organisers are hosting a climate conference on November 23 and 24, bringing together youth organisations from around the UK to share stories and skills. It will form part…
Five bits of environment news you don’t want to miss – week 1
In another eventful week for British politics, there was some good and some less good environment news around the world. Here are five stories from this week that you wouldn’t…
The end of fracking is a crucial step forward in the battle against fossil fuels
Yesterday, tens of thousands of people who’ve contributed to the anti-fracking struggle had cause to celebrate. They woke to the news that their efforts had contributed to a big step…
How to be a climate activist with your money
From Greta Thunberg to Extinction Rebellion, over the past couple of years, it’s been difficult to avoid news stories about climate change. For every activist taking part in the protests,…
Wales needs a radical Green New Deal
Climate change is real. Just ask the people of Fairbourne, a small coastal village in Gwynedd that’s being ‘decommissioned’ (to use the cold jargon) because it cannot be defended indefinitely…
Scotland’s transport system needs a radical overhaul
Radical transformation of transport will have to form the bedrock of any meaningful response to the climate emergency. Transport is the single biggest source of net carbon emissions in Scotland…
Why we need a “Bright Green” culture
Despite the environmental and social chaos that many face worldwide, there are some reasons to be hopeful. The climate strikes, originally organised in desperation by children, are being increasingly joined…