by David Hatton | Jun 30, 2023 | Politics
The first of a new series exposing tactics oil companies, climate deniers and media entities use to deflect, dissuade and confuse climate change activism. Much like its namesake — artificial grass — astroturfing is the process of creating fake “grassroots”...
by Marc Dhennin | Jun 27, 2023 | Politics
Is the only way to give individuals agency and hold governments to account to hold a vote the 2015 Paris Agreement? Marc Dhennin argues the case for a referendum on the climate. Let’s call on governments to organise a referendum that will raise the question: Do...
by Nour Azzalini-Machecler | Jun 21, 2023 | Politics
A brief history of Conservative governments’ approach to climate change. On Monday June 12, with temperatures reaching 30℃ the night prior, the National Grid turned to coal to meet electricity demands caused by an increase in the use of air conditioning. Ending a 46...
by Seb Lowe | Jun 5, 2023 | Politics
Over a month on from XR’s ‘The Big One’ in London, and with continuing civil disobedience from groups like Just Stop Oil, we ask: what is the most effective way to make a difference? As the planet hurtles towards an uncertain and dangerous future,...
by Evie Howarth | May 31, 2023 | Politics
What the success of the Green Party in recent local elections means for the future of British politics and why young people hold the key to continuing the trend. After taking seats from Labour and the Conservatives across England in the recent local elections, you...
by Katie Brennan | May 24, 2023 | Politics
Is Vietnam taking another step away from its famously polluted streets? Hanoi has become the first city in Vietnam to launch a fleet of electric-powered taxis, aiming to limit air pollution in this metropolis of 8 million people, with over 7.8 million vehicles,...
