Extinction Rebellion is to target five UK cities with civil disobedience in July in a bid to force politicians to take faster action on climate change.
… Extinction Rebellion is to target five UK cities with civil disobedience in July in a … supporters to sign up to action in five UK cities over the summer which will be “as …
A combination of community resistance, phase out commitments by governments, cities and businesses, and rapid cost reductions in renewable energy has resulted in a huge slump in construction of new coal plants. CATHERINE EARLY reports
… phase out commitments by governments, cities and businesses, and rapid cost …
Climate change campaigners are gearing up for action on an international day of protest on 15 April by encouraging activists to hold talks in their homes.
… disobedience against governments in capital cities around the world. This is not a one-off … for as long as we have to, shutting down cities day after day until our demands are …
Trends shaping consumerism, transport and farming could provide answers for some of the world’s sustainability problems, according to the think tank Forum for the Future. CATHERINE EARLY reports
… vehicles from manufacturers, nations and cities in 2017 coinciding with new business … could be rewarded with breathable, liveable cities, significant reductions in carbon …
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 …
Campaigners call for the company behind popular brands such as Oreo and Cadbury to drop suppliers of dirty palm oil.
Popular snacks fuelling deforestation for palm oil Catherine Early | 14th November 2018 News Orangutan Palm Oil Mondelez Deforestation Wilmar orangutan.jpg Campaigners call for the company behind …
Legislation will ban products that breach local laws to protect natural areas, and businesses that do not conduct due diligence on their supply chain will be fined.
Rainforest protection is 'too weak' Catherine Early | 12th November 2020 | News Deforestation Legislation UK Environment Bill Business Finance Editor’s Picks amazon-deforestation01.jpg Legislation …
A Green Alliance webinar heard why black and ethnic minority people are underrepresented in the environmental sector, and what it needs to do to change.
Racism in the environment movement Catherine Early | 4th September 2020 | News Racism Environment Funding Mya-Rose Craig, aka "birdgirl", teaches black and ethnic minority children about nature A …
Campaigners have welcomed chancellor Philip Hammond’s call for ideas on financial carrots and sticks to drastically cut single-use plastics in his spring statement. However, they stressed the need for more rapid action, reports CATHERINE EARLY
Campaigners urge government to hurry up with plastics tax Catherine Early | 14th March 2018 News Plastics Spring Statement Tax Policy Air Pollution Plastics collected for recycling (c) Pabak Sarkar …
The UK urgently needs to increase tree cover to mitigate climate change and boost wildlife. The government is asking the public for views on its plans.
… needs to increase in and around towns and cities to allow people easy access to nature, …
Police action was “unprecedented and unlawful infringement” on the right to protest, according to XR’s lawyers.
XR London protest ban ruled unlawful Catherine Early | 8th November 2019 News Change Makers Extinction Rebellion Activism Metropolitan Police London Climate Emergency Green Party xr_highcourt.jpg …
Hector Christie, owner of the Tapeley Park estate and farm in Devon and renowned environmental campaigner, is urging the public to join a day of action against the Roundup weedkiller. CATHERINE EARLY reports
… Canadian provinces, multiple US states and cities, Sri Lanka and Colombia, according to …
“Squishies” – soft foam toys which have become a craze due to their squeeziness and scent – have been banned in Denmark after government tests found high levels of harmful substances.
Hazardous chemicals found in popular toys Catherine Early | 31st August 2018 News Toys Chemicals EU Regulation Health squishy_toys.jpg “Squishies” – soft foam toys which have become a craze due to …
What do steam cleaners, camping gear and ukuleles have in common? They are among the most popular items on loan at the Library of Things, a space where people can loan products rather than buy them, only to leave them on a shelf gathering dust after one or two uses, reports CATHERINE EARLY
How borrowing could become the new buying - and help save the planet Catherine Early | 8th August 2017 News Internet Library Consumerism Borrowing And Buying drill.jpg What do steam cleaners, camping …
New study claims to be the most comprehensive global assessment to date of the threats posed to indigenous peoples’ lands by industrial development.
Development 'threatens most indigenous lands globally' Catherine Early | 8th August 2023 | News Indigenous Peoples Biodiversity Editor’s Picks screenshot_2022-12-15_at_22.03.16.png New study claims …