Labour will only meet its net zero ambitions if they can keep voters onside
The government must make sure that climate action really does go hand-in-hand with improving living standards, and a fair distribution of costs and benefits
Climate Change
The tentacles of the Atlas Network: Progressive politicians beware…
As the Atlas Network and its affiliates pose a clear threat to meaningful climate action, Starmer should be wary of any association with them or their ideological allies.
Growing pressure on Labour to support Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
Keir Starmer is being urged to show global leadership by endorsing the international diplomatic and civil society campaign designed to rapidly and fairly phase out the production and use of coal, oil, and gas, while promoting clean energy transitions and supporting nations most vulnerable to climate change.
Activists kick off week of climate protests with banner drop on Westminster Bridge
Over 200 protests are set to take place across more than 50 countries
TUC agrees radical proposals to tackle climate crisis
Delegates at TUC Congress voted for a motion which called for ‘a rapid and just transition away from fossil fuels to prevent catastrophic climate breakdown’.
TUC votes to oppose ban on new oil and gas licenses until plan for ‘commensurate jobs for all North Sea workers’ is agreed
Delegates at the TUC Congress voted for a motion which also called for the building of Sizewell C
Mediterranean heatwave would not have occurred without human-induced climate change, say climate scientists
This summer’s heatwave in southern Europe follows 13 consecutive months of extreme global heat, with each month setting a new record for the hottest ever recorded.
Climate denial think-tank suffers blow after it is forced to offload campaigning arm following investigation
The GWPF tries to claim that it is a charity, but has regularly been accused of breaching charity commission guidelines by accepting donations from oil and gas interests and also for breaching charity rules on impartiality.
Wera Hobhouse MP: As a new Parliament gets underway, one thing is clear – we cannot continue with the policies of the past.
As it stands, we still have time to put the policies in place that will give us the best chance of mitigating climate catastrophe while preserving our natural landscapes and reaching net zero.
Democracy in danger: Britain’s crackdown on climate dissent
Whether you agree with their actions or not, the sentencing of the Just Stop Oil protesters signals an increasingly authoritarian approach to dissent that prioritises public order over the right to advocate for critical issues such as climate change.