Archives for Social Movements
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…
The grassroots activists fighting fracking at Preston New Road
In May 2014, oil and gas exploration company Cuadrilla applied for planning permission for a shale gas exploration site at Preston New Road, Lancashire. A grassroots activist collective quickly…
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,…
This energy co-op is generating clean energy while tackling fuel poverty
Operating in the traditionally male dominated energy services arena, BHESCo (Brighton and Hove Energy Services Cooperative) is an organisation led by women bringing a new approach to the reduction of…
No Sweat: Crowdfunding a T-shirt that fights sweatshops
On April 24 2013, a building housing factories manufacturing for some of the world’s leading fashion brands collapsed, killing over 1,100 garment workers, injuring more than 2,500. It ultimately changing…
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…
5 reasons why a Green New Deal and Universal Basic Income go hand in hand
There has been much discussion in political circles and indeed the wider press over the last year about a Green New Deal after media savvy Americans like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortes revived…
Meet the worker who’s been occupying a Samsung building for 123 days
Activist and former Samsung employee Yong-Hee Kim is occupying a 25-metre Samsung tower at Gangnam Station intersection in Seoul, South Korea. The 60-year-old has been on the tower since 10…
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…