Why the state fears working-class environmentalism
Nathan Hennebry reflects on his experience at the COP26 protest in Glasgow, and the distinctions between liberal and working-class environmentalism.
Shell announces highest-ever annual profit of $40 million
Oil and gas giant Shell’s profit has doubled since the previous year.
G20 summit sees continuation of status quo
The G20 summit was held in Bali, Indonesia, earlier this week. The meeting saw world leaders discuss environment, inflation, and the war in Ukraine, among other issues
“Green capitalism” means extinction
Chris Lickley examines the failures of so-called “green capitalism”, and stresses the urgent need for governments and corporations to tackle global warming
Capitalism and pollinator decline
“What is rational according to the economic logic of capitalism is by no means rational for people or the environment”, writes Ciaran Gallagher as he explains why so many pollinators are being wiped out
The state of our oceans in the near future
Chris Lickley writes on the catastrophic implications of pollution on our oceans, and why we must act now before it’s too late
Scottish Policing Authority refuse to launch inquiry over policing at COP26
The Scottish Policing Authority (SPA) have announced they will not be carrying out an independent inquiry into the numerous policing failures that occurred during COP26 in Glasgow in November last year
Government climate hypocrisy laid bare as new fossil fuel project given the go-ahead
Less than three months have passed since the COP26 summit, and already the British government has proven the emptiness of their commitments on global climate change. In January, the Department for Education was criticised by trade unions for it’s flawed s trategy on climate education, while at the same time 20% of local councils were […]
Plans for Cambo oil field on hold for now…
Last week Shell announced they were to withdraw from Cambo proposals due to supposed issues around the economic justification of the project. Today, another key partner, Siccar Point Energy, announced it would also be pulling out from the project, which sits approximately 125km northwest of the Shetland Isles
Why the establishment fears the YCL
Jason D argues that police’s intimidation tactics towards the YCL reflect the establishment’s growing fears
