Why I'm going to the Big Six Bash
Guest post by Ellie Smith On the 3rd May at the UK Energy Summit, just for a change, a load of extremely powerful energy companies that own the vast majority…
Video: Pollution killing 4,000 Londoners a year
London's air quality has returned to the days of the smogs, and is causing the premature deaths of over 4,000 citizens per year, according to this campaign film released by…
The fight for Better Buses means a better democracy
Patrick Harvie, Glasgow's Green MSP, has launched a new campaign for the interests of the city's bus users, Better Buses. Harvie said at the launch of the site: Motorists have…
Fuel-quality directive vote today – will the UK government back tar sands?
By Lauren King Fuel-quality directive vote today – UK government ‘green’ or mean? I want to take Mr Baker on a journey this morning before the vote, to a place…
A kinky vegan feminist’s response to the PETA ad
Like Alyson Macdonald, I too am a feminist and a vegan. I too support PETA’s general cause, if not their methods. I too am concerned with fighting gender and sexual…
A Vegan Feminist's Response To The PETA Ad
Trigger warning: this post contains references to abusive relationships and sexual violence. What kind of man injures his girlfriend to the point where she can barely walk,…
Ed Davey and me
So Ed Davey has been appointed to succeed Chris Huhne as Secretary of State for Energy and Climate change. Groans from Greens stage left. I’m watching with interest. I knew…
Time to move your money
Clare Coatman Many or most of us make choices based on ethical concerns every day – whether it’s avoiding brands linked to sweat shops or opting for fairtrade coffee; but…
Ministerial Optimism sees Fracking Stumble Ahead onto Uncharted Paths
In a letter regarding the controversial drilling process Sarah Boyack MSP says regarding the Scottish Government’s position “I am sure that you share my hope that the Minister’s optimism is…
Greens who oppose HS2 are being short sighted
I must say I’m quite surprised by the enthusiasm for greens opposing HS2, announced to get ahead today. People say the business model doesn’t imply it will cut CO2 and…