University of Portsmouth divests from all fossil fuels
The University of Portsmouth has announced it is set to divest from fossil fuels, having updated its ethical investment policy to exclude all fossil fuel industry investments. Portsmouth becomes the…
Why we need to end fossil fuel sponsorship of cultural spaces
Fossil fuel companies sponsor cultural institutions across the UK. Culture Unstained is trying to stop this. On the fifth episode of #BrightGreenLive, our editor Chris Jarvis interviewed Chris Garrard from…
Demands for public ownership of energy after CEO awarded £3.7m bonus
Calls for energy to be brought into public ownership are growing after news that an energy firm boss is being awarded an eye watering bonus. Chris O'Shea, the CEO of…
Why the Green Party is wrong about NATO
The Green Party of England and Wales has adopted a new policy on defence and changed its position on NATO. On the fifth episode of #BrightGreenLive, our editor Chris Jarvis…
First US insurer commits to limit underwriting of oil and gas projects
The first US insurance firm has committed to limit its underwriting of oil and gas extraction projects. Chubb, one of the world's largest insurers, has announced a new suite of…
Why Extinction Rebellion is set to mobilise 100,000 people at the UK parliament
Extinction Rebellion (XR) is calling for 100,000 people to converge on parliament this April to demand action on the climate crisis. On the fifth episode of #BrightGreenLive, our editor Chris…
#BrightGreenLive Episode 5, with Benali Hamdache, Etienne Stott, Tyrone Scott, Lindsey German + more
#BrightGreenLive streams live every month - bringing interviews and discussion with key figures from Green Parties, the labour movement, social movements and the arts. Episode 5 features: Linda Walker, co-convener…
NHS waiting lists: Only one quarter of public support using private healthcare to clear backlog
New polling has found that only one in four people support clearing the NHS backlog by paying private providers to perform NHS operations. A majority of the public - 57…
What is the LGBTQ+ Journalism Network and what does it hope to achieve?
On the fourth episode of #BrightGreenLive, our editor Chris Jarvis interviewed Sophie Perry - a Pink News journalist and founder of the LGBTQ+ Journalism Network. In the conversation, they discussed…
Why THOUSANDS of people will protest to save the NHS on 11 March 2023
On March 11, thousands of people will march through London to demand proper funding for the NHS, an end to privatisation and proper pay for staff. On the fourth episode…