The Green Party promises “fiercer resistance” to projects such as fracking and the HS2 rail link as it unveils its new leadership team.
… Green Party announces Jonathan Bartley and … Catherine Early | 4th September 2018 News Green Party Politics Brexit Climate Change berrybartley.jpg The Green Party promises “fiercer resistance” to …
A draft bill which aimed to unlock the opportunity for co-operatives to invest in green, sustainable projects to benefit communities had to be withdrawn following lack of support from government.
… Coop green investment bill blocked by government … opportunity for co-operatives to invest in green, sustainable projects to benefit … was a “missed opportunity” for the green recovery, according to the MP who …
The West Papuan independence movement wants to make ecocide a crime - and is calling for international help to save its rainforest.
… Indigenous leaders' green state vision Catherine Early | 8th … of the independence movement’s plan for a “green state”, where ecocide is a crime and … now we have a vision,” Wenda said. The green state vision was drafted with the help …
Ethical shopping could reach record levels this Christmas if trends continue, with growth of sustainable products up across the board. CATHERINE EARLY reports.
… Shoppers dreaming of a green Christmas as ethical sales boom … rose six percentage points to 42 percent. The green home category, which mainly covers … positive note, the number of households on a green electricity tariff grew by 54.7 percent, …
Campaigners have slammed a decision to allow test drilling despite opposition from the local council over night time noise, the impact on local roads and the green belt. CATHERINE EARLY reports
… Shale test drilling given green light in Derbyshire Catherine Early | … time noise, the impact on local roads and the green belt. CATHERINE EARLY reports Fracking …
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
… changes. Read: Reforming the mandate for a green Bank of England It also stated that … away from fossil fuels to fill the gap in green investment. Primary legislation The … to the monetary side of the bank,” he said. Green investment collapse Meanwhile, MPs on …
… At that time very few people were aware of green or natural burial, or that it was … that sites are well run. There are ‘deep green’ sites, where embalming is not allowed … burial also has a large footprint. The Green Burial Council, which certifies sites in …
Fracking firm confirms drilling has begun - while the government launches 'Green GB' week to promote clean growth.
… has begun - while the government launches 'Green GB' week to promote clean growth. … said: “Today the government launched its ‘Green Great Britain’ week – a tokenistic … The government was heavily criticised by Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth and the Green …
Extinction Rebellion is working to improve its understanding of the role of legal observers following accusations of bad practice from Green and Black Cross.
… Rebellion Protest Legal Observation Green And Black Cross … following accusations of bad practice from Green and Black Cross. Extinction Rebellion … clarification follows an announcement by the Green and Black Cross (GBC) that it would no …
Shale gas company Cuadrilla has been given the green light to carry out fracking at a second well at its site at Preston New Road, Lancashire. CATHERINE EARLY reports
… Our Files Fracking Planning Energy Democracy Green Party ac9706ad-fracking_greenpeace_peaceful_protest.jpeg Shale gas company Cuadrilla has been given the green light to carry out fracking at a second …
A new £640 million fund for nature restoration has been welcomed by campaigners - but massive road building plans have come under fire.
… But Rebecca Newsom, head of politics at Greenpeace UK, said that the new nature fund … Kumar, head of climate and energy at the Green Alliance, pointed out that 35,000 … year. Claire Haigh, the chief executive of Greener Journeys, said: “We are extremely …
COP28 witnessed record numbers of lobbyists from fossil fuel and agribusiness in attendance. But can campaigns to exclude them from climate talks succeed?
… MEPs including Marie Toussaint MEP (Greens, France), Pierre Larrouturou MEP … so on,” he added. Following COP28, the EU Greens group of MEPs wrote to the European … the letter, according to Jutta Paulus, the EU Greens’ spokesperson for environmental …
Police action was “unprecedented and unlawful infringement” on the right to protest, according to XR’s lawyers.
… Metropolitan Police London Climate Emergency Green Party xr_highcourt.jpg Police action was … including baroness Jenny Jones and Green Party MP Caroline Lucas, and …
Petition demanding Universal Basic Income during Covid-19 has collected over 100,000 signatures.
… amounts by demographic factors like age. The Green Party backs the idea, and proposed introducing it by 2025 as part of a green new deal in its manifesto for last …
A legal support organisation ends work with Extinction Rebellion (XR) following 'serious concerns' about the safety of protesters.
… concerns' about the safety of protesters. The Green and Black Cross has announced that it … frequently ignored advice on legal issues. Green and Black Cross (GBC) provides training …
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.
… and ethnic minority children about nature A Green Alliance webinar heard why black and … organised by environmental think tank the Green Alliance. "And at the time I didn't have …
The question of ecocide is to be debated at a special webinar this week as part of EU Green Week.
… at a special webinar this week as part of EU Green Week. StopEcocide International is … James P Graham. The webinar, held during EU Green Week, aims to provoke a dialogue around …
The House of Commons has passed a government amendment to strengthen environmental protection in the EU Withdrawal Bill. However, critics said it would still result in lower protection than the UK has currently, writes CATHERINE EARLY
… and MPs such as Caroline Lucas (the Green Party) and Mary Creagh (Labour) for … Britain leaves the EU.” Amy Mount, head of Greener UK, a coalition of environmental … waters down” the Lords amendment. “So-called ‘Green Brexit’ looks more ridiculous by the …
The crisis triggered by Covid-19 has exposed many weaknesses of the growth-obsessed capitalist economy.
… and ecosystems are being degraded and greenhouse gases continue to soar, leading to … and social campaign groups calling for a “green new deal”, where economic stimulus plans … that lessening ecological degradation through green growth and decoupling – where the …
The rise of climate sceptics to new prime minister Liz Truss’s cabinet has sparked fear that climate action will be scaled back.
… UK consumers.” Carla Denyer, co-leader of the Green Party, tweeted: “Liz Truss being … bill. Rebecca Newsom, head of politics for Greenpeace UK, said: “Rees-Mogg is the last … Assembly In May, he dismissed protests by Green Deal New Rising and Stop Cambo, tweeting …
Ideas to protect the UK’s natural resources and reduce waste and pollution have been published in the government’s long-awaited 25-year plan. But campaigners fear the proposals are not strong enough, CATHERINE EARLY reports
… wants to encourage development to include green infrastructure such as sedum roofs to … the Climate Change Act has done for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. “Within the plan … contains peat,” he said. Co-leader of the Green Party and MP Caroline Lucas said: "The …
A decade of recording intimidation, violence and murder against environmental defenders reveals war on nature.
… and state interests. This effectively gave a green light to the perpetrators, it said. … into many killings, effectively giving a green light to the perpetrators, it said. …
Legislation on the environment, fisheries and agriculture have been welcomed by campaigners, but many warn key measures are missing.
… Speech Animal Welfare Trophy Hunting Plastic Green Watchdog Agriculture Fishing … enable them to invest in the natural world. Greener farming Import standards were also … bill must guarantee sufficient funding for greener farming for at least a decade. The …