Degrowth: a remarkable renaissance
From Alan Thornett’s Ecosocialist Discussion website There has been an upsurge of interest in degrowth –a long-discussed strategic alternative to…
Wildfires and the Threat to Earth’s Biodiversity
From Socialist Project, Canada In early August 2023, a succession of wildfires ignited within the state of Hawaii, primarily affecting…
The RSPB took on ministers and fell to earth. How it happened is a warning to us all
From George Monbiot This is not just a story of a wildlife charity being bullied – it’s about the ugly…
Campaigners call for incinerator halt as cost of living leads to less waste
From Barnet Post Black bin waste in North London has dropped by 5% over 5 years leading to renewed calls…
Degrowthers Gain Support as Planet Cooks. Can They Ally With Green New Dealers?
From Truth Out– a contribution to the ongoing debate around growth Degrowth and its opponents recognize the necessity of mass…
More voters annoyed by cars than by traffic calming measures
From Open Democracy A low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) scheme in Dulwich, south-east London British voters are more annoyed by cars…
Here’s why the accounts of water companies are deceptive and need investigating
From Left Foot Forward By Prem Sikka Parliamentary committees need to investigate water company accounting, especially as they are continuing…
How the UK could heat homes from old coal mines
From Geographical website The UK has made little progress decarbonising heating, but a significant source lies freely available under the feet of…
RARE EARTH MINING: SACRIFICING THE ENVIRONMENT TO SAVE THE PLANET?
From Foreign Policy in Focus A rare earth elements project in Sweden is frozen because of non-compliance with environmental standards.…
Rosebank: MPs and peers urge Grant Shapps to block new oil field
From the BBC IMAGE SOURCE,JANE BARLOW By Ione Wells Political correspondent Grant Shapps is being urged in the “strongest possible…