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Leeds University is the first in the UK to ban the sale of bottled water on campus. Will other universities follow suit? Sophie Haydock reports
… Take Action Campaigns Bottled Water Student Union Leeds University bottledwater.jpg Leeds … introduction of ID cards? Should Abba be the Union's official band...? The decision, … unanimous: should Leeds University Union (LUU) ban the sale of still bottled …
The National Union of Students has a rich history of ethical and environmental work, but our £5 million Students’ Green Fund is undoubtedly our biggest achievement for the sustainability agenda yet, says Dannie Grufferty.
… Education Society green vid.jpg The National Union of Students has a rich history of … for England) to distribute through students’ unions across England, enabling ambitious, … months, the NUS will be helping students’ unions to craft their proposals, with a …
There has been a dramatic increase in population of the small ‘Polaroid’ gecko on the Caribbean’s Union Island.
… Biodiversity Editor’s Picks svg_union_island_union_island_gecko_jacob_bock_ffi_dsc1463.jpg … the small ‘Polaroid’ gecko on the Caribbean’s Union Island. A small gecko with jewel-like … thanks to the hard work and commitment of Union Island residents, regional government …
Thirty years ago today, Union Carbide's pesticide factory in Bhopal, India, released toxic gases that killed 3,787 people and injured over half a million, writes Vijay Prashad. The site is still contaminated, victims remain uncompensated, and the area suffers from a high rate of serious birth defects. Yet UC's CEO evaded justice, to die in a Florida nursing home this year at the age of 92.
… India USA Law Toxics Corporations bhopal-union_carbide_cut.jpg Thirty years ago today, Union Carbide's pesticide factory in Bhopal, … West. He was just another CEO, the head of Union Carbide - now owned by Dow Chemicals. He …
If you're looking for small, short-term loans for a green project, it's worth borrowing from a credit union instead of a bank
… How credit unions can succeed where banks fail Dorienne … Economics Green Living Ethical Finance Credit Unions Short Term Loans Small Loans Robert … project, it's worth borrowing from a credit union instead of a bank In March 2009 I took …
Farmers’ organisations, trade union federations, indigenous peoples, fisher groups, women’s organisations, environmental groups and progressive political parties met in Hyderabad, South India.
… Makers South Asia India Crisis Emissions Unions Struggle International Editor’s Picks … Farmers’ organisations, trade union federations, indigenous peoples, fisher … – representing farmers’ organisations, trade union federations, indigenous people’s …
Len McCluskey, the leader of the Unite union, supported the vote for a third runway at Heathrow Airport and called for Labour MPs to vote with the Tories and DUP. GARETH DALE argues this was a set back for trade unionists the world over
… Dear Len McCluskey: there are no union jobs on a dead planet Gareth Dale | 9th … Heathrow Airport Heathrow Third Runway Unite Unions Green Movement … Len McCluskey, the leader of the Unite union, supported the vote for a third runway …
Labour for a Green New Deal has successfully campaigned to have an ambitious motion for net-zero emissions by 2030 adopted by Labour Conference. Here's how.
… 2019 News Labour Party Green New Deal Trade Unions Editor’s Picks Thought Leaders Labour … public transport, repealing all anti-trade union laws, implementing a program of … also won widespread support among the trade union movement. Matt Wrack, General Secretary …
Workers and environmentalists are joining forces to fight climate change.
… same enterprises. However, the ever-closer union of these movements – workers and … crisis. The campaign is backed by eight major unions and sets out an approach that aims to … industries will be guaranteed a secure, unionized climate job where they can use their …
Precarious workers at universities are striking against climate breakdown.
… December 2021 | News Climate Breakdown Trade Unions Climate Strikes UCU Universities Higher … members of the Universities and Colleges Union have organised to put the climate and … ecological emergency at the centre of their union’s work. Insecure This provides a model …
Polish PM Donald Tusk is using the Ukraine crisis as a pretext to revive the EU's fossil fuel industries. His proposals spell disaster for EU emissions targets and the wider environment, writes Mark Siddi. Europe's energy future must be efficient and renewable!
… Poland's 'EU energy union' plan: an attempt to revive Europe's … calling for the formation of an EU energy union. According to Tusk, reducing the EU's … fossil fuels would be the primary aim of the union. Unsurprisingly, given current tensions …
Making the most of the UK’s bountiful flora, Union’s four fragrances are an olfactory celebration of the British countryside, says Ruth Styles
… Union: the British perfume that’s boosting … Beauty Health And Beauty UK Britain Ireland Union Selfridges Bluebells Biodiversity … Making the most of the UK’s bountiful flora, Union’s four fragrances are an olfactory …
Britain’s climate 'leadership' is based on the profoundly unjust and violent transition that was the defeat of the 1980s miners' strike.
… 2024 | Comment Just Transition National Union Of Mineworkers Margaret Thatcher Climate … was rather in the assault on the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), with the strike of … new brand of conservatism saw trade unions as fundamental obstacles to creating …
Four of Britain's major unions are big supporters of nuclear power, writes Ian Fairlie - all because of the jobs. Now Labour's shadow energy minister has joined them in backing Hinkley C - even though renewable energy is a far better job-creator than nuclear, and already employs three times more people.
… If it's jobs they want, Labour and the unions must back renewables, not Hinkley C! … Four of Britain's major unions are big supporters of nuclear power, … supportive of Hinkley mainly because of trade union mantras on the need for jobs that …
Greta Thunberg has called for a world-wide strike on Friday September 20 - for children and adults. Here's how to make this a reality.
… moment. I have spent my adult life in trade unions, and helped organize many strikes, … Authority Persuading people to strike in a union workplace is not easy. It’s even harder with no union and a bullying management. But this time …
Student Unions from across the UK have been performing and filming eco-stunts to spread sustainability ideas, in a quest to win this year Green Impact Communications Challenge Award.
… Nus Sustainability nus4web240114.jpg Student Unions from across the UK have been performing … Award is part of the Green Impact Student’s Unions and this year it encouraged students' unions to use the medium of film to present an …
The Labour party conference adopted the most radical climate policy of any in a G20 economy - but there will be battles ahead: with the leadership, and with union bosses.
… battles ahead: with the leadership, and with union bosses. The Green New Deal policy passed … by 2030”, guaranteeing “an increase in good unionised jobs” and ensuring that the cost is … Big Six [electricity generating companies]”. Union The resolution ( text here ) was passed …
National Farmers' Union president Minette Batters warms Brexit must not undermine UK food and animal welfare standards.
… Farmers' union Brexit food warning Emily Beament | 6th … 2020 News Thought Leaders National Farmers Union NFU Brexit European Union Food Standards Chlorinated Chicken …
A greener economy can be a fairer economy too, says the Trades Union Congress.
… Unions call for a just transition Marianne … | 11th July 2019 News Climate Emergency Trade Unions Change Makers workers at a recycling … can be a fairer economy too, says the Trades Union Congress. The TUC has published A just …
Boycott Coca-Cola and make money for the victims of Coca-Cola. How much can we make?
… president, chanting 'kill the Coke contract'. Union action The large US unions that have called for a boycott of Coke … include the Service Employees International Union, the AFL-CIO, the American Postal …
Student Unions from across the UK have submitted their one minute videos that convey an environmental message, in an effort to win this year's Communications Challenge Award. Now its up to you to choose our winner...
… February 2013 News nus awards.jpg Student Unions from across the UK have submitted their … Award is part of the Green Impact Student’s Unions and encourages Unions to use the medium of film to present an …
Brexit, backstops, transitions, free trade agreements. What does it all mean for our food, and for animal welfare?
… and for animal welfare? The UK and European Union have struck their Brexit deal. The … proposed deal and staying within a EU customs union, which may leave the door open to the UK … Ireland stays firmly within the EU customs union and adopts large parts of the EU’s …