‘Biblical’ rain cancels Glasgow trains just as world heads to COP26
Heavy downpours in Cumbria could make it difficult for some to reach COP26.
Tag: climate crisis
‘Climate-void’ Sunak cuts taxes on domestic flights… days before COP
Sunak made it cheaper for people to fly between UK cities - while making little mention of the climate crisis in Wednesday's Budget.
Sewage vote: Tory MP accuses activist of ‘spreading hatred’ & left with dirt on his face
"You are elected to represent your constituents. Our money pays your salary and expenses. When you vote in a way that is clearly harmful to your constituents, people are entitled - even obliged - to point it out to you. This woman was extremely polite. Your response is woeful," the ...
Tories vote down green amendments days before COP26 – what to know
What the main amendments were, the reasons given for rejecting them, and who voted to allow raw sewage in our waters.
Feeling fearful about the future? What you can do to fight climate change
“In my view, we simply can’t ignore the environmental impacts of our lifestyles, particularly in the West, particularly among wealthier groups,” a climate researcher said.
Elevenses: COP Out
From the newsletter: Global action alone can't fix the climate crisis. It's time to look local.
Greta Thunberg accuses UK government of spinning carbon statistics
The climate activist mentioned a "heavily subsidised" plant which is the third biggest CO2 emitter in Europe and said that despite this, the UK government "still considers itself to be a global climate leader".
Science pupils to send CO2 in bottle to Tory minister in awareness bid
The students think they know more science than adults.
Keep your promises: Fairtrade farmers’ COP challenge to world leaders
Fairtrade's global network of farmers and workers have sent an open letter to world leaders urging them to keep their climate pledges.