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Environmental justice

Oppression has caused the climate crisis – and it’s against oppression that I fight

Fossil fuel companies are agents of oppression. They continue with business as usual, knowing their business is contributing to the climate crisis, which has the greatest impact on people of colour and those in poverty. This is why I chose to intervene directly in BP’s plans to drill for new oil.

by Meena Rajput November 25, 2019

Forests

Brazilian Indigenous leaders journey through Europe to demand respect for their rights

Over the last six weeks, 11 Indigenous leaders and activists from across Brazil have travelled through Europe demanding action against the escalating threats to their lives, lands and forests under the Bolsonaro government.

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson November 22, 2019

Climate change

3 podcasts for climate activists

The climate fight can feel overwhelming and all-encompassing. Podcasts – immersive audio experiences requiring little effort beyond the simple act of listening – can help.

by Verriin Kaur November 22, 2019

Climate change

Amazon deforestation highest in over a decade

São Paulo, November 18 - Amazon deforestation from August 2018 to July 2019 is up 30% compared with the same period in 2017/18 according to official data released today [1] by the Brazilian…

by Alison Kirkman November 18, 2019

Forests

For Brazil’s Indigenous Peoples, protecting nature is a matter of life and death

Indigenous Peoples are on the frontlines of the climate crisis – and are some of the best defenders against it. But they are threatened with violence and structural, institutionalised racism. Their lands are destroyed by industry and they are killed with alarming regularity across the world – particularly in Brazil.

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson November 15, 2019

Environmental justice

Brazilian Indigenous leaders at Downing Street to demand UK government suspends trade talks with Brazil

Meanwhile Burger King, KFC and McDonald's snub London meeting with leaders

by Alison Kirkman November 15, 2019

In bright sunshine, a smiling crowd of people hold up signs calling for a greener world. One protestor in the front row raises his fist in the air triumphantly.

Climate change

100,000 people demand televised election debate on climate change

Greenpeace petition, signed by more than 100,000 people, calls for a national televised debate on the climate and nature emergencies with all party leaders

by Phil Richards November 13, 2019

Cars, vans and a bus in standstill traffic with low sun in the background

Air pollution

Air pollution shows the climate emergency is also a health emergency

Scientific studies have proven time and again that air pollution causes serious health impacts and premature death. Treating it like a health emergency would also mean action on the climate emergency. So why is the UK government still lagging behind?

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson November 8, 2019

$All those times the anti-fracking campaign rocked$

Fracking

All those times the anti-fracking campaign rocked

For nearly a decade, people across the country have stood against the companies and ministers which have tried to get fracking off the ground. That fracking has been halted across the UK is a testament to their dedication, commitment and creativity.

by Jamie Woolley November 7, 2019

Climate change

Fracking halted in massive climate victory – but it’s not yet completely banned

In a victory for grassroots activists, the government has put a stop to fracking in England following a report concluding that tremors cannot be controlled. While it’s not yet fully banned, the science suggests it’s unlikely to be revived.

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson November 5, 2019