Climate Crisis
Larry Elliot: Climate change will make the next global crash the worst
The storm clouds are gathering, but the world’s economies now have far fewer shelters from disaster than they did in 1929 Read here
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Charlotte Threipland – The UK just sent three men to prison for 15 months for peaceful civil opposition
This is not only an example of a repressive, bankrupt government, similar to that of Spain, but also doubly bankrupt considering today´s r IPCC report for the UN. A closer look at the case that […]
Climate Crisis
Hauke Benner- Germany´s tree-occupiers keep the multinational corporation RWE in check
On Saturday 50,000 protestors participated in a march to the Hambach Forest, one of Germany´s few remaining virgin woodlands. The Energy transnational corporation RWE wishes to destroy it to enable them to surface mine brown […]
Climate Crisis
238 Academics: The EU needs a stability and wellbeing pact, not more growth
This week, scientists, politicians, and policymakers are gathering in Brussels for a landmark conference. The aim of this event, organised by members of the European parliament from five different political groups, alongside trade unions and […]
Climate Crisis
Jason Hickel – Soothing fears about a post-growth world
Last week Foreign Policy published an article I wrote titled “Why growth can’t be green.” It stirred a lively online discussion – and of course attracted dissenters. Among them was one Noah Smith, who penned […]
Climate Crisis
Green New Deal Group – Britain: A Green New Deal Election Manifesto
As in past times of crises, disparate groups have come together to propose a new solution to an epochal challenge. The Green New Deal Group, drew inspiration from the tone of President Roosevelt’s comprehensive response […]
Climate Crisis
Transport & Environment – Carmakers have cheated European drivers to the tune of 150bn euros since 2000
The real cost of carmakers gaming fuel efficiency tests is now revealed: the additional fuel burned because of widespread industry manipulation has cost drivers an extra €149.6 billion for the past 18 years (2000-2017) [1]. […]
Climate Crisis
Leslie Rankin: Brits Need To Talk About Climate Change As Much As We Talk About The Weather
Not only the Brits. Read here
Climate Crisis
greentechlead: Investment in renewable power drops 7 percent in 2017: IEA
While the current developments require a redoubling of efforts in the increase of renewables and energy efficiency, the opposite is occurring. To put the blame on China is ridiculous. The slack should have been picked […]
Climate Crisis
Derrick Jensen: Forget Shorter Showers
“…don’t pretend that not buying much (or not driving much, or not having kids) is a powerful political act, or that it’s deeply revolutionary. It’s not. Personal change doesn’t equal social change.” We have waited […]