The success of a society should not be measured just in terms of material wealth, according to climate advisor Lord Deben.
Deben's redefinition of economic growth Catherine Early | 13th May 2020 News Growth Economy Covid-19 Climate Biodiversity GDP bluetit-4999386_1920_1.jpg The success of a society should not be …
The Labour party’s manifesto prioritises climate change, air quality and biodiversity decline, arguing that strong environmental policy is a social justice issue. CATHERINE EARLY reports
Labour commits to 2050 'net zero' target Catherine Early | 25th September 2018 News Labour Climate Change Fracking Farming Fishing Politics sustainable_fishing.jpg The Labour party’s manifesto …
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 …
Decarbonising the energy system could support short-term recovery while creating resilient and inclusive economies and societies.
Renewable energy recovery from Covid-19 Catherine Early | 24th April 2020 News Covid-19 Pandemic Coronavirus Renewable Energy Climate Emergency solar-rainbow-cut.jpg Decarbonising the energy system …
Environmental campaigners Greenpeace criticise financial sector for continuing to finance fossil fuels, despite dire warnings about the state of the climate.
Davos bankers 'nothing short of hypocrites' Catherine Early | 22nd January 2020 News Climate Emergency Greenpeace Finance Davos Thought Leaders Editor’s Picks 800px-davos_congress_centre.jpg …
Travel and tourism adds five per cent to global greenhouse emissions and could put the UK’s net zero target at risk, committee says.
MPs investigate travel and tourism impacts Catherine Early | 18th July 2019 News Parliament Westminster Travel And Tourism Change Makers cruise_ship_pollution.jpg Travel and tourism adds five per …
Meeting global targets to end hunger by 2030 could be challenging given a recent increase in food insecurity exacerbated by conflict and environmental degradation. CATHERINE EARLY reports.
World hunger on the rise for the first time in years Catherine Early | 10th October 2017 News Food Hunger Climate Change Un Earley Security Economic Growth 405443.jpg Meeting global targets to end …
Enhancing 4G and 5G connectivity could lead to substantial economic, social and environmental benefits in Scotland, according to new analysis.
The environmental benefits of 5G Catherine Early | 28th August 2019 News 5G Scotland Rural Carbon Reduction Smart Cities Science & Systems scotland_5g.jpg Enhancing 4G and 5G connectivity could lead …
Documentary makers collaborate with renowned Colombian band Bomba Estereo and actor Joaquin Phoenix to record indigenous environmental projects.
Music makers journey to Colombia rainforest Catherine Early | 17th November 2020 | News Editor’s Picks Biodiversity Indigenous Nature REDD+ Music Documentary Colombia Recording of flautist in …
Reforms should be made to the Bank of England’s mandate to make climate stability a core purpose, according to a new report. CATHERINE EARLY reports
Time to bail out the climate, say campaigners Catherine Early | 16th May 2018 News Banking Finance Climate Change Risk Recession bank_of_england.jpg Reforms should be made to the Bank of England’s …
With a government seemingly intent on pushing through the latest road-building programme via its localism agenda campaigners are readying themselves for combined resistance using legal experts, alliance groupings and direct action
Road building programme gets green light by stealth Jan Goodey | 5th October 2012 News Road Building Government Politics News newbury4.jpg With a government seemingly intent on pushing through the …
Campaigners are pledging to go to prison, if necessary, for blocking oil refineries up and down the country this spring as part of the Just Stop Oil campaign.
Can we Just Stop Oil? Jan Goodey | 22nd February 2022 | News Just Stop Oil Extinction Rebellion Insulate Britain Activism Editor’s Picks screenshot_2022-02-21_at_09.53.44.png Campaigners are pledging …
As fracking hits the headlines UK protests against the practice of blasting natural gas from shale rock are on the increase. Jan Goodey reports on the latest flashpoint in the urgent - and escalating - anti fracking battle
The UK's anti fracking movement is growing Jan Goodey | 1st August 2013 News Climate Change Energy Society protest.jpg As fracking hits the headlines UK protests against the practice of blasting …
Wildlife conservation groups have come under fire for their stance on controversial government plans for one million homes between Oxford and Cambridge.
Monbiot slams wildlife groups' development response Catherine Early | 29th June 2020 News George Monbiot The Wildlife Trusts RSPB Woodland Trust Oxford Cambridge Housing Road …
A day that aims to inspire communities to come together to fight crises caused by climate breakdown, war and Covid-19.
World Localization Day for 'crisis-ridden' global system Catherine Early | 27th April 2022 | News Localisation Systems 1ctslrxjhzz5w6c_ze3bkqa.jpeg A day that aims to inspire communities to come …
Two Councils at the front line of fracking protests - Greater Manchester and West Sussex - have pension funds investing in the major fracking operators - while decisions on planning applications to frack are pending.
… Jones | 24th February 2014 News Fossil Fuels Economics Green Economy UK Fracking …
A future with net zero greenhouse gases is technically and economically possible, with a stronger economy, a more resilient society, and higher levels of wellbeing, according to a new report.
Net zero emissions possible in Europe by 2050 Catherine Early | 28th September 2018 News Net Zero Climate Change Europe Circular Economy European Climate Foundation meat_.jpg A future with net zero …
Trade can have both positive and negative impacts on the environment. MPs are calling for evidence on both for an upcoming inquiry.
Trade and environment scrutinised in Parliament Catherine Early | 20th August 2019 News Trade Parliament Brexit Climate Change shipping_trade.jpg Trade can have both positive and negative impacts on …
The Covid-19 pandemic has restricted protests by climate activists for several months, but Extinction Rebellion (XR) is planning its comeback.
XR is back Catherine Early | 17th July 2020 News XR Protest Brazil Indigenous Peoples Covid-19 Climate Emergency XR says government is not heeding warnings on climate change The Covid-19 pandemic has …