As an excuse to do nothing itself, this Labour Government has often hidden behind US intransigence on climate change, so it’ll be interesting to see how Gordon Brown might respond to a US President more progressive than he on global warming.
… Climate change politics Joss Garman | 19th June 2008 Comment … Heathrow UK Campaigns US Climate Change Politics And Economics GeorgeBush and … becoming more mainstream in British electoral politics very clearly with the battle to …
The climate secretary has been lauded for his coal-fired proposals, but beyond the smokescreen it’s business as usual says Joss Garman
Miliband's leadership on climate is tested Joss Garman | 19th June 2009 Comment Blogs Commentators Climate Change Energy Kingsnorth Ed Miliband joss_garman_headshot.jpg The climate secretary has been …
Business Secretary Andrea Leadsom on Saturday described the fracking moratorium imposed after a damning report as 'disappointing'.
Fracking stopped - political row continues Emma Bowden Sam Blewett | 4th November 2019 News Change Makers Fracking Climate Breakdown Labour Party Liberal Democrats Conservatives General Election 2019 …
It probably isn’t too much of an exaggeration to suggest that most people are hard pushed to name a politician they really admire. In Britain, however, one name will come up time and again.
… Ballot Vote European Parliament Environment Politics And Economics BallotBoxing_MAIN.jpg … in Westminster, it’s clear mainstream politics in Britain is so broken and distorted …
'We're here because our parents' generation has failed us and it's up to young people to stop climate change by whatever peaceful means we have left.'
Youth driving the environmental movement Joss Garman | 25th March 2009 Comment Youth Youth Activism Protests Generations Children Protest Children Climate Change Society itsallaboutus_main.jpg 'We're …
Co-founder of activist group Plane Stupid, Joss Garman reflects on the environmental movements' successes and why, when things look bleaker than ever, we need to remember this
… agenda - once on the margins of British politics - is now seen as part of the ‘glue' …
One of Rishi Sunak's houses is targeted by Greenpeace protesters to 'drive home the dangerous consequences' of new oil and gas licences.
'Sack Sunak?' Sam Blewett | 3rd August 2023 | News Greenpeace UK Government Climate Breakdown Activism luca_marinogreenpeacepa.jpg One of Rishi Sunak's houses is targeted by Greenpeace protesters to …
Jeremy Corbyn commits £3.7 billion in capital investment for tree planting and habitat restoration.
Labour's two billion trees Sam Blewett | 28th November 2019 News General Election 2019 Labour Party Trees Climate Breakdown Nature Restoration Friends Of The Earth 22521751-1.jpg Jeremy Corbyn …
Liz Truss accused of using 'frack me or sack me' ultimatum as motion that the UK should ban fracking was defeated by 230 votes to 326 in farcical scenes.
Clusterfrack Brendan Montague Richard Wheeler Ben Hatton David Lynch Sam Blewett | 19th October 2022 | News Fracking Labour Party UK Government Conservative Party Energy 52435899100_bfc1b6ccfa_o.jpg …
Barack Obama and Ban Ki Moon, Labour and the Conservatives, green groups and trade unionists, Nicholas Stern and even Peter Mandelson - everybody is talking about a 'Green New Deal'. Faced with an economic downturn, climate breakdown and an energy system in need of billions of new investment anyway, the idea is simple and attractive.
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In the first of the Ecologist's new 'If I...' series, the co-founder of aviation campaign group Plane Stupid imagines what he would do if he were in charge of the government's aviation policy.
… Change Plane Stupid Aviation Climate Change Politics And Economics investigates.jpg In the …
It provoked an absolute storm. CNN’s ticker screamed that Britain was ‘under siege’ from environmental activists. Sky News dubbed it ‘the world’s most organised protest’ and the New Statesman ‘the most important protest of our time’
… Campaigns Global Warming Climate Change Politics And Economics Climate SOS.jpg It …
Leader Jeremy Corbyn and shadow chancellor John McDonnell both signalled the controversial plans for a third runway may be blocked.
Labour hints at scrapping Heathrow expansion Sam Blewett | 4th November 2019 News Heathrow Airport Climate Breakdown Change Makers heathrow-2-cut.jpg Leader Jeremy Corbyn and shadow chancellor John …
The international climate finance will increase to £11.6 billion over the next seven years, PM announces at United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Johnson to double climate aid money by 2026 Sam Blewett | 24th September 2019 News Prime Minister International Aid Climate Breakdown 30562517863_f4ff8e801a_b.jpg The international climate finance …
Lengthy talks in Madrid ended on Sunday with polluters resisting calls to increase efforts to minimise climate breakdown.
COP out Sam Blewett | 16th December 2019 News COP25 Climate Breakdown Change Makers 49213948832_5db426c07f_c.jpg Lengthy talks in Madrid ended on Sunday with polluters resisting calls to increase …
At least 13 topless women attached themselves to the outside of the Palace of Westminster with bike locks around their necks on Thursday.
XR keeps MPs abreast of climate threats Sam Blewett | 11th September 2020 | News Climate Breakdown UK Government Extinction Rebellion Extinction Rebellion protest At least 13 topless women attached …
Jeremy Corbyn announced the "just transition tax" as part of Labour's "green industrial revolution".
Labour's £11 billion oil and gas tax windfall Sam Blewett | 22nd November 2019 News General Election 2019 Labour Party Oil And Gas Climate Breakdown 22473518-1.jpg Jeremy Corbyn announced the "just …
Therese Coffey confirms UK Government to miss crucial deadline to publish targets under its post-Brexit Environment Act obligations.
'You lying turds' Sam Blewett | 28th October 2022 | News Environment Act RSPB UK Government Biodiversity Editor’s Picks 52338867719_fb4a12c1e2_b.jpg Therese Coffey confirms UK Government to miss …
Elliott Cuciurean, 20, pictured, escapes fine after Extinction Rebellion arrest. And Justin Kenrick is 'proud' son Saul has courage of his convictions.
Dad of convicted climate protester 'very proud' Sam Blewett | 23rd April 2019 News Extinction Rebellion Change Makers 20771099-1.jpg Elliott Cuciurean, 20, pictured, escapes fine after Extinction …
Labour promises to install loft insulation, double glazing and renewable and low carbon technologies in nearly 27 million homes by 2030.
Labour 'will improve homes energy savings' Emma Bowden Sam Blewett | 4th November 2019 News Labour Party Energy Saving Climate Breakdown Change Makers 22342784-1.jpg Labour promises to install loft …