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… 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… 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… 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.… 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
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
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… by Helle Abelvik-Lawson November 8, 2019
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… 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… by Helle Abelvik-Lawson November 5, 2019