On 10 January 2017 a new emergency plan was presented in a commission in Belgium's Parliament. The evacuation perimeter was conveniently halved to 10km to avoid an evacuation of Belgium's second and third cities in case of a meltdown. The plan has been called totally inadequate. NICK MEYNEN reports
… an evacuation of Belgium's second and third cities in case of a meltdown. The plan has … effect. The city of Aachen and 30 other major cities and districts are also suing Belgium … an evacuation of Belgium's second and third cities in case of a meltdown. Nuclear …
A crucial component of concrete, sand is vital to the global construction industry, writes Nick Meynen. China alone is importing a billion tonnes of sand a year, and its increasing scarcity is leading to large scale illegal mining and deadly conflicts. With ever more sand fetched from riverbeds, shorelines and sandbanks, roads and bridges are being undermined and beaches eroded. And the world's sand wars are only set to worsen.
… War India China Singapore Sri Lanka Dubai Cities Building dubai-beach-cut.jpg A crucial … Mumbai is also one of the 10 largest cities in the world - with a huge appetite for … into a circular economy" , she said. "Big cities in India crush many old buildings to …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The alternatives to neoliberalism - including a new community type of agriculture and community-owned green energy, local currencies, peer-to-peer networks and a sharing economy - are already here and unfolding right now. All we need is a revolution writes NICK MEYNEN
… pro-growth politicians will listen is when cities are under water and towns on fire." … pro-growth politicians will listen is when cities are under water and towns on fire …
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 …
Polish activists have this week chained themselves up to machines used to cut a 9000-year-old forest in a bid to stop the destruction of trees for what is clearly commercial gain. NICK MEYNEN reports
… logging plans, with protests in larger Polish cities and on logging locations ongoing. Seven …
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 …
Popular movements in Argentina are better than average at stopping the mining madness. The contrast with Bolsonaro's Brazil is striking.
Argentinian communities beat mining multinationals Lucrecia Wagner Nick Meynen EnvJustice | 23rd March 2020 News International Mining Argentina Cyanide Environmental Justice water vs mining in …