Climate

6 things you can do about air pollution

Posted by Fran Grobke - 7th June 2017
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We’ve all heard the stats by now: Air pollution is terrible for our health and is linked to strokes, heart disease and diabetes in adults. Children are particularly at risk of lung diseases like asthma and more… Read More

Paris climate deal: Trump’s decision leaves him isolated

Posted by Rosie Rogers - 2nd June 2017
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Last night as I watched Donald Trump pull out of the Paris Accord I found myself in a mix of emotions. Anger, fear, worry and pity for the those who will feel the effects of Trump’s reckless decision. But, I am also hopeful. As Trump made his announcement, we saw… Read More

5 reasons why Trump can’t tear up the Paris Agreement

Posted by Emily Buchanan - 12th May 2017
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Since his inauguration in November last year, Donald Trump’s attack on the environment has been relentless. He’s approved the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines, he’s put more than 2.7 million acres of iconic US landscape at risk from fossil fuel exploration and he’s proposing a 31… Read More

People power puts mayoral candidates on the spot over fracking

Posted by Elisabeth Whitebread - 4th May 2017
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No fracking here or anywhere
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After Theresa May shocked the country with a snap general election, election talk is dominating the news (at the disappointment of some). However, it’s not just the general election on June 8th that will change the politics of the UK. Today some of us will be… Read More

Breaking news: We’re blocking Cuadrilla’s fracking site

Posted by India Thorogood - 3rd May 2017
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Greenpeace peaceful protest against fracking
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Most of Gill’s early mornings are spent travelling to her job as a costume designer from her home in Blackpool. But this morning was a little different. Today, Gill is one of twenty people going face to face with fracking firm Cuadrilla. As you read this, Gill – and about… Read More

In pictures: It’s Earth Day, stand up for the planet!

Posted by Angela Glienicke - 22nd April 2017
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A farmer in Lower Nyando - Kisumu County, EasternAfrica, applying ecological farming
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It’s Earth Day today! This global, annual event has been celebrated since the 70’s and is a chance to show your appreciation for environmental protection. Whether it’s campaigning for clean air, protecting forests and oceans or fighting against climate change, the planet needs our help. These… Read More