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Since re-launching in January, over 75,000 people have read Bright Green. We've published over 200 articles, including from the likes of Patrick Harvie, Sian Berry and Alex Phillips. We've reported…
Using your money to fight climate change
On Friday 20 September 2019, history was made as millions of people around the world took part in Global Climate Strikes in order to make their voices heard, demanding action…
Four reasons the Greens are the party for students
At the end of last month, a survey found that Labour's support among the under 25s has taken a serious hit. This has mostly been attributed to Labour's Brexit position, and…
Book review – On Fire: Naomi Klein tries to kindle support for the Green New Deal
As a young man concerned about climate change and unsure of where to start reading, I picked up Naomi Klein’s This Changes Everything. And I could hardly put it down.…
What solar power needs from a General Election
It’s likely a General Election is just around the corner. Boris Johnson’s government hangs by a thread; if we get a no-deal Brexit then Johnson will surely go to the…
We need a new, revolutionary democratic settlement
Tuesday’s Supreme Court judgement was a good one. After all, not only were the options made available to Boris Johnson as Prime Minister reduced, but the principle of legislative authority…
The new Liberal Democrat climate policies aren’t radical – they’re a recipe for disaster
In the minds of every climate activist, scientist or climate-conscious person there is an internal battle that plays out almost daily. Do we applaud the baby steps of the relevant…
All or nothing: The problem with “just get on with it” environmentalism
Many eco-conscious people love repeating the same phrase; “We just need to do something, now.” Whilst it is correct to identify inaction, it misses the mark in other ways. Often…
The Global Climate Strike: A light in dark times
“Protecting the climate will destroy jobs.” So goes the often-repeated phrase. This lie is heard in parliaments, economic forums, and from red-faced dads at the dinner table. The false opposition…
Fearless optimism – an interview with Magid Magid MEP
Finding an upbeat politician might seem a challenge in 2019. Yet Magid Magid – newly elected MEP for Yorkshire and the Humber – is exactly that. Impassioned and funny, when…