A ‘youthquake’ of climate activists are coming through strong. Their voices must be heard, and acted upon.
Five youth climate activists causing a storm Yasmin Dahnoun | 31st March 2022 | News Climate Activism Activism callum-shaw-7se389kuvgw-unsplash.jpg A ‘youthquake’ of climate activists are coming …
Just Stop Oil continues to disrupt critical oil supplies for the fifth day, in demand that the UK government end new oil and gas projects across the UK.
Just Stop Oil continues to block critical oil facilities Yasmin Dahnoun | 5th April 2022 | Activism Activism Editor’s Picks Just Stop Oil photo_2022-04-05_08-21-33-1024x768.jpg Just Stop Oil …
Will Extinction Rebellion win the hearts and minds of the public at the scale and rate we need to get politicians to act?
… of support.” Since prime minister Boris Johnson announced his energy plans, which … , Just Stop Oil and I nsulate Britain have joined forces. The disruption is an outcry, … for a mass demonstration. I go along to join – a colourful body of humans occupies a …
Challenging the Western narrative around Africa's climate refugees.
… real reality for many. Prime minister Boris Johnson was condemned by the UN for proposing … often get in the way. Rewilding I also enjoyed Scholastique Mukasonga’s article in The …
We need environmental reporters who will widen the scope of a narrow media lens.
… Journalism that protects our earth Yasmin … Writers' Fund Editor’s Picks Activism journalist-g89af5762e_1920.jpg We need … . A devastating lack of diversity in journalism is bred from low-paid, insecure, … long history of the violent struggle for my journalism degree. I found community-run radio …
Campaigners urge public to go car free for a month - to lower greenhouse gases and living costs.
… including replacing their weekly grocery shop journey, commute or school run with a … cars less or using sustainable modes for some journeys, others even sold their cars. Between … cars are in their lives - and set them on a journey to going car free. Prizes Those …
With climate breakdown fueling world hunger, the revival of ancient food forests could help renourish the earth and feed future generations.
… sites”, according to an article in Science journal. Another study in the eastern Amazon, published in the journal Nature Plants , documents that the …
Wildlife campaigners welcome new legislation and call for a 'sensible' beaver re-introduction to British waterways.
Return of the wild beaver Yasmin Dahnoun | 11th August 2022 | News Beaver Trust Conservation beaver-1576808313uyr.jpg Wildlife campaigners welcome new legislation and call for a 'sensible' beaver …
Rare large blue butterflies return to the UK in flourishing numbers on restored grasslands.
Return of the large blue Yasmin Dahnoun | 26th August 2022 | News Biodiversity Royal Entomological Society 1984.jpg Rare large blue butterflies return to the UK in flourishing numbers on restored …
The risk of dangerous, cascading tipping points in natural systems escalates above 1.5°C of global warming, states a recent study.
… above pre-industrial levels, according to a major new analysis published in the journal Science . Even at current levels of … reefs. The paper was published ahead of a major conference, Tipping Points: from climate …
The Ecologist today publishes Strategy 2023-6 promising a greater focus on the impacts of the fossil fuel economy - and a vision of a regenerative future.
… a year to employ a full time economics journalist who can help us explain why capital … will continue to provide educational journalism focussed on systems thinking and …
The ongoing court battle between a Peruvian farmer and a German energy giant sits on thin ice.
… gases, according to a 2013 report in the Journal of Climate Change . Methane Journalist Olivia Acland interviewed Luciano … , a not-for-profit investigative journalism organisation. “Saúl works as a …
Francia Márquez, Colombia’s first black vice president, brings hope for the country's marginalised communities.
Hope for Colombia? Yasmin Dahnoun | 15th September 2022 | Comment Economics francia-portrait-750x500.jpg Francia Márquez, Colombia’s first black vice president, brings hope for the country's …
A federal judge has ruled the expansion of Montana coal mine illegal for impacts on water resources, the Yellowstone River, and the climate.
… burning coal. It continually fails to do its job despite the clear language in the law,” … in Montana and across the nation,” said Derf Johnson, deputy director for the Montana …
Scientists are urging the Biden administration to protect the endangered Gulf of Mexico whale from extinction - which are under threat due to fossil fuel extraction.
… Gulf of Mexico in the long term,” said Dr. Joe Roman, fellow at the Gund Institute for …