English cities allow private vehicles - that go unused for 95 percent of the time - to dominate their public spaces.
… parking - such as social spaces with seating, community gardens or cycle parking - have been … who wants to "suspend" a parking bay for community use would have to pay 115 times more …
With the 'Heathrow 13' protestors expecting custodial sentences today for their occupation of a Heathrow runway last July, Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell MP writes that their direct action followed years of official lies and broken promises, and forms part of a long tradition of direct action protests in defence of democracy.
… if a third runway goes ahead as well as local community centres and community facilities. The village of … and changed for the good of the whole community. But in order to be a direct action …
Sundance Renewables in Wales is a pioneering workers' co-operative and social enterprise converting used cooking oil into a low emissions alternative to diesel
… used cooking oil since 2004 at the first community-based biodiesel production plant in … South and West Wales. This contributes to community recycling and bolsters the local … investment and helped create the UK's first community supported biodiesel project - much …
Governments and corporations are driving a global wave of ecologically disastrous airport-centered mega-projects each destroying as much of 100 sq.km of farmland and forests - sucking water, resources and economic activity from surrounding areas, excluding host communities and locking in high-carbon infrastructure for decades to come.
… the airport fence. Centralized planning, community exclusion Host communities are … projects and build an international campaign community. More about Aerotropolis in Chapter …
Every summer a team of cyclists set off across Britain stopping along the way to perform an eco-themed play to schools, festivals and communities. Welcome to the Otesha Project...
… months, visiting 12,000 people at schools and community events.' Otesha was born. It was … to be greener, or green-up their office or community, but doesn't know where to start. … HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE CASE STUDY: Community leader training from 10:10 The 10:10 …
A huge raft of environmental reforms is promised in the Labour Party's draft manifesto, writes Oliver Tickell. Among the highlights: a ban on fracking; a clean energy policy based on renewables and efficiency; no commitment to new nuclear power; to meet our Paris Agreement obligations on climate; to give companies a legal obligation to protect the environment; to retain all EU environment laws post-Brexit; and multilateral nuclear disarmament.
… to customers via reduced tariffs, support community energy projects and have drive … for local people and businesses to start up Community Energy Cooperatives. Energy … developers' profit taking precedence over community priorities. A Labour government will …
Communities on Jeju, South Korea's 'island of peace', are resisting a second airport that's threatening the island's farming, nature, culture and way of life, writes Rose Bridger. Linked mega-projects include an 'Air City' of shopping malls, hotels and offices, plus high-speed transport corridors, luxury resorts, casinos, theme parks and golf courses - all catering to wealthy outsiders.
… that little of the profits will reach the community. Resistance against the new airport …
The prospect of overhauling our toxic transport system and making space for beautiful, fair and green streets resonates with millions of Londoners.
… to follow in the footsteps of Amsterdam. Community As the glorious proliferation of … groups demonstrated, there is huge energy for community activism in London. We just need an … in urban areas, as well as a clear energy for community activism, there’s huge opportunity …
Elevated urban highways epitomise the dark side of vehicular mobility - polluting, visually brutal, noisy, and contributing to local 'heat islands', writes Marco Picardi. So let's re-engineer them for people and create imaginative urban spaces we can all enjoy!
… 106 negotiations, and the non-negotiable Community Infrastructure Levy that can be used … more built environment stakeholders, namely community members and developers. In this … meagre budgetary provisions. For example if a community living near a motorway faces a local …
Traveling in the US by boat and train visiting solar laboratories and environmental groups, Keith Barnham found many successful community initiatives in renewable electricity, and brings news of progress towards the ultimate renewable challenge: a solar fuel that could eventually replace gasoline in cars, trucks, buses, trains and aircraft.
… groups, Keith Barnham found many successful community initiatives in renewable … will vote on whether to join the East Bay Community Energy Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) . This is …
The Port of Seattle is violating its shoreline permit in allowing Shell to set up a 'home port' for its Arctic oil drilling fleet, according to Seattle officials. The finding could nix Shell's oil drilling plans for the 2015 season.
… and an environmentally progressive business community." Legal challenge under way The … convictions and over $12 million in fines and community service last December, including for … a public review of the environmental and community impacts of making this change. …
Earlier this year, 13 climate activists were sentenced for aggravated trespass after blocking a runway at London’s Heathrow airport. For Kara Moses, the protest was part of her Buddhist practice of loving kindness to life and planet.
Heathrow13: Why I risked jail for my beliefs Kara Moses | 6th May 2016 Other Protest Climate Change Law Religion UK Transport Aviation kara-cut.png Earlier this year, 13 climate activists were …
Children are an indicator species for the health of our communities, writes Melissa Henry - and they are being forced off our streets by traffic. This adds further to traffic and pollution as children are driven everywhere, depriving them of exercise. It's time to break the vicious circle!
… more, even when we're moving. As the Move1 community reminds us, sitting is the new enemy … from their natural habitat of their local community , and into the backseat of a car to …
Sustainable transport offers not only a golden ticket out of our pollution- and traffic-choked cities, but also a means of improving the health and well-being of travellers and society alike.
… a rapid bus system, as is the Sherford New Community, designed by the Prince’s Foundation … with family, with colleagues and with community. The alternative can also be clearly …
We need a renewable energy revolution, an end to fracking, no new nuclear power, efficient homes, and the break up of our energy cartels, writes Jeremy Corbyn, All that, and strong protection for wildlife and oceans, no TTIP trade deal with the US, clean air to breathe, and massive investment in public transport. Is there anything not to like?
… Government's scheme to support household and community solar. This should be extended. A … enforcement. We as an international community must bring an end to this practice …
The rainforest habitat of chimpanzees and other great apes is being destroyed by the expansion of palm oil projects in central Africa, according to new evidence from Greenpeace.
… that are being developed without adequate community consultation and are located in …
Next month is the time for green activists to get together in the glorious Peak District, coordinate future actions on everything from fracking to road-building and climate change ... and of course, share the love, writes Indra donFrancesco, Yes, it's the Earth First! summer gathering, and there's never been stronger reasons to go.
… particular campaigns as well as the local community and newcomers. Don't worry if you … we must not forget that to work together as community we need to know each other and build …
With the UK capital struggling to get commuters to work on time following strike action by tube and train drivers this week, JAN GOODEY reports on a project that will bring the first solar-powered electric buses to the public in the Spring
… private hires and festival/campaign runs. The community interest company (CIC), which … and an idea and now have a whole community of people and a number of local … renewable energy and funded by members of the community …
The state government of Ekiti sent bulldozers to clear farmland for a new airport without even consulting the farmers who owned it, writes Rose Bridger. Crops, buildings and trees were all flattened. But the farmers fought back - and have now won a major legal victory that will inspire and empower other mega-project afflicted communities across Nigeria, and beyond.
Nigerian farmers win High Court court victory in fight against Ekiti airport Rose Bridger | 8th April 2016 Activism Farming Nigeria Campaigning Transport Land Grabs women applying fertilizer to …
Opponents say the controversial bypass will damage ancient woodlands, disturb wetland birds and impact on protected areas - and it's just one of 22 similar schemes currently awaiting approval. Jan Goodey investigates
Bexhill bypass puts road building back in the spotlight Jan Goodey | 18th January 2011 News Society Roadbuilding Transport Investigations Wildlife newbury4.jpg Opponents say the controversial bypass …
Fewer than half the UK's inhabitants even have a driving licence, writes Chris Church. So how come the UK's transport policies are all about meeting the needs of drivers? After all, even drivers are pedestrians the moment they step out of their cars. Now a new campaign group is forming to give a voice to non-drivers - and demand a better deal.
… tomorrow Non-drivers are a hugely varied 'community of interest' with that one simple … Facebook . Chris Church is director of CEA (Community Environment Associates), an associate of the Community Development Foundation, and chair of …
Two things are new in the Pacific Northwest, writes Stephyn Quirke: abnormally hot, dry weather that has even killed Chinook salmon on their run upriver to spawn; and 'bomb trains' a mile more long carrying thousands of tonnes of oil, with just a single sleep-deprived driver on board. What could possibly go wrong?
… communities there is a parallel interest in community control over the railroads: no …