The hashtag that’s giving young people a voice in the EU elections
Young people are the ones who will live to see the worst impacts of climate change. But they are also the ones who have the least say in their...
My week arguing with climate deniers on the internet
During the last week, I’ve been exchanging points with Twitter climate dissenters. With support from a Canadian Green, some of their claims have been refuted. At least that is...
‘Eco-anxiety’ or ‘eco-trauma’: Malawian village sends message of hope
Young people in Malawi invite you to see climate change through their eyes: their village’s trauma in the wake of Cyclone Idai and how they are channelling their grief...
This new think tank has radical ideas for transforming our economy
A new radical think tank has launched with the backing of leading politicians and social movement campaigners. Common Wealth aims to develop new models of democratic ownership for a...
My weekend with Extinction Rebellion
This passing bank holiday weekend, I felt it was important to attend the protests launched by Extinction Rebellion in the name of preserving our planet and species. As a...
Impartiality in the media is impossible. But Sky News has taken things too far.
This week Sky News haven’t just been reporting the top stories – their journalists have been making the headlines themselves. From Adam Boulton branding Extinction Rebellion “fascistic” to Jayne...
Policing rebellion – Extinction Rebellion needs to understand power
Extinction Rebellion (XR) has succeeded over the last week at bringing parts of the country to a standstill and raising the climate crisis in the political agenda. But, their...
I’m an angry feminist. And I’m angry at how trans people are being marginalised.
When asked once on a panel discussion what kind of feminist I am, I said ‘angry’. And so I am. I am angry at the way that women are...
Labour won’t forge a Green New Deal alone
The launch of a grassroots Labour for a Green New Deal group is the latest exciting policy development to come out of the party. It shows the incredible range...
Bright Green relaunch – three months on
A little more than three months ago, Bright Green was relaunched. I wrote at the time about the need for radical media outlet that could help contribute to and...