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red pepper – Don’t believe the hype: Biomass is an environmental disaster
Biomass is falling increasingly into disrepute. This article explains why. Read here
Environment
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Washingtom Post: Shipping emissions agreement not “Paris compliant.”
This is terribly disappointing. Once again profit has been maliciously put ahead of the environment. Read here
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actionaid: Why “Climate Smart Agriculture” Won’t Save the Planet
There is a saying: When during a war a government claims that it is turning the tide with “wonder weapons or tactics”, you know the war has been lost. The same seems to be true […]
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Jason Hickel – Better Technology Isn’t The Solution To Ecological Collapse
That we are ignoring an impending ecological disaster does not necessitate much intellect. That the use of GDP is contributing to this process is also no secret. As Jason Hickel points out, both have to […]
Austerity
George Monbiot – How to really take back control
A wide ranging lecture by George Monbiot that ticks almost all boxes.
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ICCT – A no-regrets option: What discussions in the European Parliament spotlight about a light-duty 2025–2030 CO2 standard for the EU
A panel of experts before the EU was of the consensus that the average CO2 emission level of new cars and vans needs to drop by at least 60% between 2020 and 2030 in order […]
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RSA – The Politics Of Climate Change
How can we galvanise renewed political interest in environmental issues to drive bolder action? With Caroline Lucas MP, Leader of the Green Party. Listen here
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Aaron Vansintjan: Where’s the “eco” in ecomodernism?
Technic will solve Global Warming. If this technic is collectivised, then the social aspect is solved as well. No, explains Aaron Vansintjan. That is not the solution; it is the continuation of the problem, eventually […]
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DeSmog UK: Coal Mine in Druridge Bay Rejected by Communities Secretary Sajid Javid due to Climate Concerns
When in Tory Britain an application for a new coal mine is rejected due to climate concern, then something must be afoot. Read here
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EU’s top shipping nations named and shamed in new climate action ranking
It appears that wealthy EU nations can afford to have einvironment ambitions, the poorer EU nations cannot. The EU should be about shared ambitions, which translates into shared costs. Read here