Let’s get out from under the carbon military boot print
From Urban Ramblings Irrespective of what stance you take on the war in Ukraine, or anywhere else, in March last…
A brilliant “Led By Donkeys” video on the water companies
The companies are in debt to the tune of £60bn – and have paid out dividends of £57bn! Now Thames…
Labour’s crackdown on free thinkers: it’s bad for the party and politics
The Guardian on the growing purge in the Labour Party- which has serious implications for our ability to develop a…
Hugo Blanco 15.11.1934‑25.06.2023
Derek Wall celebrates the life of his friend and comrade Hugo Blanco Hugo Blanco, who died on Sunday 25th June, was…
When it comes to rich countries taking the environment seriously, I say: vive la France
When doing the bare minimum is a radical act… George Monbiot from the Guardian. Emmanuel Macron’s government is at least…
Ecological tipping points could occur much sooner than expected, study finds
An alarming report from The Guardian. Amazon rainforest and other ecosystems could collapse ‘very soon’, researchers warn Jonathan Watts Global…
We need Democracy Driven Governance for climate action by Birmingham Council
From Birmingham Against the Cuts This is the beginning of the new Council year, when Birmingham Cabinet members announce their…
Degrowth and Socialism- an online public meeting
ONLINE PUBLIC MEETING Monday 26th June, 7.30pm Zoom link here Economic growth is central to mainstream economics. Politicians insist that…
Extinction Rebellion, The Big One and the Labour Movement
Rob Marsden writes: Extinction Rebellion’s “The Big One”, a long weekend of climate actions, pickets and demonstrations in London last…
Genetic Technology Act passes into law but still much to fight for
From Thin Ice GM Freeze, Thin Ice, 5 June 2023 On Thursday 23 March, the deeply flawed Genetic Technology (Precision…