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: Agriculture Bill to Replace CAP!
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: Agriculture Bill to Replace CAP!
Good News Stories of the Week: UK Tech Trade-In!
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: UK Tech Trade-In!
Good News of the Week: ULEZ Expansion!
Moving Forward with ULEZ! A high court challenge to the expansion of the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London was struck down recently, meaning that from August 29th the entire London area will be under ULEZ and enforcing high emissions standards. 5 councils that had taken the expansion scheme to court had argued that … Continue reading Good News of the Week: ULEZ Expansion!
Good News Stories of the Week: Carbon-Negative Beer!
In a week where the hottest global average temperature record was broken almost daily as California, the Mediterranean and parts of China swelter in record-breaking heatwaves that look set to continue, finding positive news stories can be something of a challenge. Whether it’s in a national news programme or all over Twitter, it seems almost … Continue reading Good News Stories of the Week: Carbon-Negative Beer!
We’re Having the Wrong Conversation
A single tweet has dominated conversation in the last few days, completely ignoring the disgraceful illegal immigration bill proposed by the Tory Government.
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
The Rising Price of Fossil Fuels
In recent months, the global price of oil and gas has been on the rise. As countries looked to leap out of the economic lull caused by the Covid-19 pandemic at the end of 2021, the demand for fossil fuels returned, driving up the price of oil and gas as countries all over the world … Continue reading The Rising Price of Fossil Fuels
The Tories’ Sewage Shame
In delivering Brexit, the UK public were promised a 'green Brexit'; one where environmental regulations would be improved on what the UK had when they were part of the European Union. In fact, we were told the EU were holding the UK back when it came to protecting the natural environment. Whilst there have been … Continue reading The Tories’ Sewage Shame
Recyclable Waste Going up in Smoke
Waste management is a huge problem all of the world. Plastics have quite literally been discovered at the highest peaks and the deepest depths, poorer countries are receiving waste from richer countries despite not having the capacity to get rid of it, and its now being reported that 1 billion tonnes of food are being … Continue reading Recyclable Waste Going up in Smoke