The Croatian authorities have been strongly condemned by Amnesty International for their treatment of refugees and asylum seekers. Yet grassroots movements in Zagreb are helping those who have been displaced. MARINA KELAVA reports on one bicycle fixing project that is giving refugees a sense of purpose and an opportunity to learn about sustainability
How refugees are playing a vital role in the recycling of cycles in Zagreb Marina Kelava | 16th March 2018 Comment Biciklopopravljaona Zagreb Asylum Seekers Cycling bicpop-tecaj-azil-4-mk_1.jpg The …
The EU Court has made a landmark judgement we should all be glad of, writes Tess Crean, firming up our right to know when products contain chemicals known to be seriously damaging to health. Now we must make sure that reluctant regulators step up to the mark.
EU Court overrules regulators, protects people from toxic chemicals Tess Crean ClientEarth | 17th September 2015 Comment Law EU Toxics Corporations bicycle-cut.jpg The EU Court has made a landmark …
As COP23 draws to a close, the environmental community turns to world leaders to provide solutions to the great challenge of our time. Arguing that civic engagement is key, ALISON TICKELL from Julie’s Bicycle reflects on the vital role that the arts sector can play in shaping the culture around climate change
COPtimism: Why arts and culture hold the key to positive climate action Alison Tickell | 17th November 2017 Comment Arts Culture Climate Change COP23 405739.jpg As COP23 draws to a close, the …
Giving up your car doesn't mean giving up luxury or freedom- you'll save time, money and discover a more regal existence without one.
Your chariot awaits Tom Hodgkinson | 19th June 2009 Comment How To Be Free Tom Hodgkinson Transport Cars Bicycles Trains Walking Green Living blogs&comments.jpg Giving up your car doesn't mean giving …
The Commons Transport Committee has advised Government to budget £10 per head to create a safe cycling environment, writes Ian Walker. But that's grossly underestimating the challenge ahead - a major rethink of planning, health and transport policies is needed.
To keep cyclists safe will need deep, radical change Ian Walker | 19th July 2014 Comment Transport Cycling UK Health cycle-lane-van-cut.jpg The Commons Transport Committee has advised Government to …
Is he really green? This is the speech given by David Cameron to a packed audience of environmentalists at the Green Alliance Annual Debate...
David Cameron speaks at the Green Alliance Annual Debate, 5th December 2006 Mark Anslow | 5th December 2006 Comment David Cameron Politics Green Conservatives Green Alliance UK Climate Change …
What do a privatised post office and jogging have in common? They’re both inefficient, obsolete and all about the bottom line.
The inefficency of delivery systems Molly Scott Cato | 19th June 2009 Comment Blogs Commentators Economics Green Molly Scott Cato Delivery molly.jpg What do a privatised post office and jogging have …
Last Friday 2,000 people joined a massive 'die-in' to protest at recent death of six London cyclists - and their public demonisation by London Mayor Boris Johnson. Catherine Nelson was there, demanding a radical re-balancing of London's transport priorities.
Dying-in for cycling sanity Catherine Nelson | 2nd November 2013 Comment London Cycling Transport mass-cyclist-die-in-london-2.png Last Friday 2,000 people joined a massive 'die-in' to protest at …
Six London cyclists have been killed on London's roads in under two weeks. As London Mayor Boris prepares to be questioned by Assembly Members on the death toll this morning, Rachel Aldred says we already know the answers ...
… increase the numbers of people walking and bicycling appear to be an effective route to improving the safety of people walking and bicycling." However, road danger is not the …
Despite the PR spin the truth about nuclear power is clear, says Paul Flynn. Current projects are plagued with technical failures, cost escalations and long delays - while renewables power ahead. As tin-eared ministers refuse to get the message, it's time for civil servants to speak out direct to the public.
Civil servants must speak out: 'the time has gone for nuclear power' Paul Flynn MP | 18th June 2015 Comment Nuclear Energy Politics UK Technology Finance China Saudi Arabia …
It's week two riding an e-bike to work and it looks like a romance might be blossoming between Susan Clark and her borrowed bike......
The rise and rise of e-bikes Susan Clark | 12th June 2013 Comment comply_2_rz_1.jpg It's week two riding an e-bike to work and it looks like a romance might be blossoming between Susan Clark and her …
Shifting to electric vehicles while maintaining current travelling habits will not deliver emissions reductions required by European Green Deal and Paris Agreement.
The unsustainability of the electric car Margarita Mediavilla Khaled Diab | 5th October 2020 | Comment Energy Electric Cars Editor’s Picks electric car.jpg Shifting to electric vehicles while …
Oxford Council's Executive Board meets today to decide whether to criminalise 'noncompliant' busking, pavement art, cycling and other activities in the City's vibrant public spaces, punishable with a £1,000 fine. Jonny Walker wrote them this Open Letter.
Oxford Council - drop your plan to criminalise music and street art! Jonny Walker | 11th June 2015 Comment Cities Commons Music Transport Law UK Politics street-music-cut.jpg Oxford Council's …
At least a third of the food the world grows each year goes to waste, writes John Mandyck, most of it in fields, transport and storage. The result is poor farmers, hungry people, and a massive 3.3 billion tonnes of needless CO2 emissions. It should be a key topic for action at COP21 in Paris - but so far it's not even on the agenda.
For climate's sake, let's cut food waste! John Mandyck | 17th September 2015 Comment Waste Food Technology Climate Change milk-bicycles-cut.jpg At least a third of the food the world grows each year …
The former co-leader of the Green party, NATALIE BENNETT is in Bonn where she tells of the story of two cities: the politicians on one side performing seemingly endless negotiations and the scientists and NGOs on the other calling for urgent action.
A message for the planet: beware the urgency gap Natalie Bennett | 10th November 2017 Comment Bonn COP23 Climate Change Green Party Climate Science 405678.jpg The former co-leader of the Green party, …
After a month together, Susan Clark and her borrowed electric bike part company but is she hooked and will she spend £1,000 plus to make their relationship a permanent one?
How an electric bike improved my fitness Susan Clark | 31st July 2013 Comment Health Science & Technology comply_2_rz_1.jpg After a month together, Susan Clark and her borrowed electric bike part …
As the urgent necessity of our transition away from fossil fuels becomes plain, it’s inevitable that some of us will take that necessity seriously enough to explore the edges of ‘normal’ behaviour.
Going to extremes Richard Heinberg | 20th June 2008 Comment Green Carbon Renewable Energy Carbon Dioxide Usage Green Living Energy Climate SOS_1.jpg As the urgent necessity of our transition away …
Dan Box makes a detour to the G20 climate protests in London, but leaves disappointed. Later, a lecture by Nicholas Stern, author of the Stern review, lifts his spirits.
Dan Box blog: listening to the radicals Dan Box | 2nd April 2009 Comment Dan Box G20 Protests Blueprint For A Safer Planet Nicholas Stern Blog Climate Change Blog Politics And Economics Society Dan …
My Lords and Members of the House of Commons:
My government considers climate change to be the single biggest challenge facing the United Kingdom. My government is finally convinced, in fact, that it dwarfs all other challenges by an order of magnitude.
Fantasy Queen’s Speech 2006 Paul Kingsnorth | 16th November 2006 Comment Queens Speech Climate Change Politics Queen Queen Politics And Economics Society Archive_71.jpg My Lords and Members of the …
Shoppers at Amsterdam's Ezoplaza today have the pick of more than 700 plastic free products.
Planet’s first plastic free aisle is unveiled Sian Sutherland | 28th February 2018 Comment Recycled Plastic Free Aisle Supermarkets Amsterdam Ekoplaza grocery-store-2119702_960_720.jpg Shoppers at …
In her fourth and final blog Clare Kendall recommends trying a boat holiday - which tend to have serious green credentials........
It’s not easy being green – unless that is, you live on a boat. Part IV. Clare Kendall | 8th October 2013 Comment Eco Holiday narro.jpg In her fourth and final blog Clare Kendall recommends trying a …
Before the election David Cameron promised to increase funding for cycling to £10 a head across the UK, up from its current £2 outside London, writes Matthew Ford. But with the national cycling and walking strategy coming into force this week, that promise is looking ever less likely to be delivered.
All go for cycling and walking - but where's the money? Matthew Ford CPRE | 27th July 2015 Comment Transport Politics Finance UK cycling-bham-cut.jpg Before the election David Cameron promised to …