I was convicted for protesting against fracking. As a councillor, I have no regrets
Taking direct action against fracking wasn’t an impulsive decision but a last resort. I had exhausted every option through every democratic channel available to me.
Green party
A watchdog has called for an urgent review of police tactics at fracking protests
Acting on orders from the government, the police are protecting a deeply unpopular industry and their tactics are becoming more desperate.
I saw police aggression at fracking protests first hand. These tactics won’t silence us though
Jonathan Bartley, co-leader of the Green Party, was dragged away by police on Friday whilst attending a non-violent protest in North Yorkshire. Here’s what happened.
Why has Michael Gove banned some bee-killing pesticides in the UK but not others?
There are further tests for the secretary of state if he is to prove his environmental credentials.
A ‘tax-dodging’ fracking company is about to start drilling in Yorkshire
Third Energy Holdings is based in the Cayman Islands, meaning it’s not liable for UK corporation tax.
Why aren’t we acting on climate change? It’s simple: the power of corporate lobbying
The UN climate talks themselves are funded in part by corporations who have no wish to end our dependence on fossil fuels.
From Old King Coal to Carmagedon: It’s time to rethink our relationship with the car
With air pollution a factor in almost 40,000 UK deaths per year and 44 cities breaching air quality guidelines, we need a new Clean Air Act fit for the 21st century.
Women’s refuges are closing around the country — this is the destructive reality of austerity
England is now short of 2000 refuge beds for women who have suffered domestic violence.
We face an air pollution crisis. It’s no surprise the government spent £370k trying to hide it
Air pollution is fast becoming one of the biggest crises in Britain and globally, it’s not surprising the Tories tried to cover it up.
Natalie Bennett: With the right campaign, we can stop Brexit
We have the chance to hold a second referendum and stay in the EU. But only if the campaign is led by the grassroots.
