When it comes to the climate crisis we seem to be bombarded with news on just how bad things are. Whether it's in a national news programme or all over Twitter, it seems almost inescapable and can lead to eco-anxiety and the feeling that there's nothing we can do. But there are good new stories … Continue reading 3 Good News Stories of the Week: Spain Leaving Coal Behind!
New North Sea Oil Takes Us Backwards
A couple of weeks ago, the UK Prime Minister flew himself all the way up to Aberdeen on a private jet to cement himself firmly on the side of climate denial, announcing that 100 new licenses will be approved in for new oil and gas projects in the North sea. Since then, he's only double … Continue reading New North Sea Oil Takes Us Backwards
Good News Stories of the Week: Europe’s Largest Wind Farm!
When it comes to the climate crisis we seem to be bombarded with news on just how bad things are. Whether it's in a national news programme or all over Twitter, it seems almost inescapable and can lead to eco-anxiety and the feeling that there's nothing we can do. But there are good new stories … Continue reading Good News Stories of the Week: Europe’s Largest Wind Farm!
Good News Stories of the Week: Global Conservation and Glastonbury!
When it comes to the climate crisis we seem to be bombarded with news on just how bad things are. Whether it’s in a national news programme or all over Twitter it seems almost inescapable and can lead to eco-anxiety and the feeling that there’s nothing we can do. But there are good news stories … Continue reading Good News Stories of the Week: Global Conservation and Glastonbury!
Making Billions Whilst the World Burns
Yesterday it was announced that Shell had made £32billion in profits in 2022 after making around £8billion in the final quarter of the year - quite the bumper year for their shareholders! This was the largest profits ever recorded after smashing the previous record of £25billion they recorded in 2008. In a year that's seen … Continue reading Making Billions Whilst the World Burns
How the Most Innovative Country in the World is Still Addicted to Energy of Old
The growth of South Korea over the six decades following the Korean War has been nothing short of remarkable. After the war ended South Korea was one of the poorest countries on the planet, but rapid industrialisation and an extreme focus on economic growth allowed it to become one of the most technologically advanced countries … Continue reading How the Most Innovative Country in the World is Still Addicted to Energy of Old
The Nerve of the UK Fossil Fuel Industry
Last week it was revealed that the chief executive of fracking giant Cuadrilla penned a letter to UK MPs calling on them to relax regulations on the strength of earthquakes that are allowed during the fracking process. Despite heavy opposition from locals and environmental activists, Cuadrilla was given a licence to begin drilling at their … Continue reading The Nerve of the UK Fossil Fuel Industry
There’s Still No Urgency to Tackle Climate Change…
The release of the IPCC special report just a few days ago has highlighted the disaster we find ourselves barreling towards. The IPCC report found that 1.5℃ of warming above pre-industrial levels could have catastrophic consequences for millions around the world, and without urgent action, we could reach that milestone in just 12 years. In … Continue reading There’s Still No Urgency to Tackle Climate Change…
Australia is Running Out of Fuel!
Last week, it emerged that Australia was just 43 days away from completely running out of fuel. That would mean people aren't able to fill up cars, planes won't be able to fly and many of the emergency services would be unable to do their jobs. There have been many warnings about an impending crisis as … Continue reading Australia is Running Out of Fuel!