Voicebox: Climate Crisis
The climate crisis is worse that we feared, and dramatic, radical action is required to turn the tide before it's too late. From the smallest personal changes to international action, we all need to change to ensure we survive.
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16 May 2022
Review: Accidental Birth of an Anarchist
“It doesn’t matter how we say it, you’ll find a way not to listen”.
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20 December 2021
10 tips for a sustainable Christmas this year
With climate crisis prevention ramping up lately, we thought it necessary to give our readers ideas for ways to help reduce their own carbon footprints during Christmas this year
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1 December 2021
UK green homes scheme labelled a failure by committee
The scheme ran for a fraction of the time it was meant to, and may have done more damage than good in the long run.
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30 November 2021
Pacific islanders criticise COP26’s failings
Those hit hardest by the effects of climate change are yet to see significant efforts to protect their futures.
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26 November 2021
Extinction Rebellion target Amazon in Black Friday blockades
The climate action group Extinction Rebellion has prevented access to Amazon distribution warehouses to protest the company's carbon footprint.
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26 November 2021
UK government taken to court by young climate defenders over environmental failings
Three climate activists have accused Boris Johnson and the UK government of breaching their human rights by failing to commit to meaningful climate action.
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25 November 2021
Orwell Youth Prize 2022: Themes, judges, and deadline announced
The Orwell Youth Prize, a writing prize for young people aged 12-18, will now be accepting submissions of any creative format based around the theme of 'climate change'.
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23 November 2021
All new homes to have electric vehicle charge points
Boris Johnson is set to confirm the requirement for all newly constructed homes to include charging ports for electric cars, but does this action address the full issue?
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22 November 2021
Science Museum signed ‘gagging clause’ with Adani despite outcry over Shell contract
The Adani contract reveals that the museum has agreed to not say or do anything that “may reasonably be foreseen as discrediting or damaging the goodwill or reputation of the sponsor”.
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22 November 2021
Climate activists block London bridges after Insulate Britain protesters jailed
30 climate activists were arrested for their sit-down blockage of Lambeth Bridge in central London.
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18 November 2021
Has COP26 failed on human rights?
On the penultimate day of the conference, representatives from human rights organisations questioned the climate summit’s failings in regards to human rights.
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16 November 2021
The main outcomes of COP26
There have been some important steps taken to tackle the climate crisis at the summit in Glasgow, but will it be enough?
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15 November 2021
COP26: Alienation and apathy at climate summit
Discussion, reflection, and compassion are necessary in fostering a productive discussion of climate issues.
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14 November 2021
Reshaping Climate Narratives: Putting Justice at The Center of Climate Action
Climate action representatives from around the world gathered to highlight the need for justice to be an integral part of climate discussion.
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10 November 2021
SWG3 nightclub in Glasgow to recycle clubbers’ body heat to cool down venue
The move is aiming to help save 60 tonnes of carbon each year.
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9 November 2021
COP26: Calls for governments to support climate education and youth empowerment
Climate education is a topic that’s been largely neglected by government discussions and even at COP26, but it could be the key to a greener future.
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8 November 2021
Fridays for Future march protests the inadequacy of COP26
An estimated 25,000 protesters gathered in Glasgow to draw attention to the failings of the climate summit and the need for tangible climate action.
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5 November 2021
Opinion: COP26 Intergenerational inquiry: What a waste
Introduced as a dialogue between the generations, intended to highlight the voice of the youth, this event utterly failed to live up to its commitments.