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Port workers refuse to handle Russian diesel

Via ‘Another Europe’ on Instagram (hence the formatting!): other_europe ??? A great sign of solidarity with our Ukrainian brothers and…

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XR Zero Waste criticises finance proposal for Edmonton EFW facility

The website Resource reports on XR Zero Waste’s criticism of the finance arrangements for the Edmonton incinerator. 21 April 2022…

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Starmer’s car industry funding revealed as he backs action on oil protests

This article from Open Democracy is not simply about Keir Starmer’s motor industry backers but about the danger posed by…

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Extinction Rebellion Trade Unionists- a timely initiative

The incredibly clumsy, tone deaf and downright offensive tweeting by the official Labour party twitter account of a link to…

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Russia’s invasion has caused a short-term spike in prices, but could prompt a long-term shift towards sustainability.

Following on from the Nature editorial we posted yesterday, a more in depth look at the issues surrounding energy, food…

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The EU can simultaneously end dependence on Russia and meet climate goals

An editorial from Nature argues that moving away from Russian oil and gas must mean developing renewable alternatives. The Nord…

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The health community must resist the UK’s expansion of oil and gas

An opinion piece in the British Medical Journal sets out the health case for taking action… Rhiannon Osborne, medical student…

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The April Rebellion- No Future in Fossil Fuels

Extinction Rebellion‘s latest week of actions is currently underway in London. You can find out all the details here and…

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Experts and environmentalists pan Tory energy strategy

From Labour Hub The government today published its long-awaited strategy for increasing the UK’s energy independence. The strategy contains an ambition to…

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South Africa’s Coal Miners’ Union Calls for a Public Pathway Approach to Energy Transition

From Trade Unions for Energy Democracy, a report from South Africa: At its recent 17th National Congress, South Africa’s National Union…