Society

Port Arthur, Texas, under water in 2017 in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

Why we need to 'mainstream' the environment

Natalie Bennett argues that the environment should be considered at the heart of all political and economic discussions and decisions – recognising how the consequences of climate change and environmental degradation impact all elements of life on Earth.

Celebrating the 1932 Kinder Scout mass trespass

Alan Story looks back on the enduring relevance of the 1932 mass trespass at Kinder Scout in Derbyshire

The next big shift in British politics has started

Supporters from across the political spectrum are advancing the cause of proportional representation

European minimum income: Not just surviving, but thriving

German Green MEP Terry Reintke makes the case for a European Minimum Income Directive

Grassroots campaign halts Kenya coal project

How a group of local activists stopped a Chinese-backed coal power project in coastal Kenya

Cultural institutions must walk away from fossil fuel giants

Green MEP Gina Dowding calls on cultural institutions to stop providing cover for climate-wrecking fossil fuel companies

Searching for an equaliser: How legislation boosted US women’s football

Equality legislation and investment has boosted women’s football in the US – but the hard yards are yet to be made

Why do we feed wild birds?

Dave Clark looks at the history of bird feeding and why it’s such a common and important pastime

Junction of drainage ditches in the peatland of A' Mhoine, Scotland.

Is your garden making the climate emergency worse?

Using peat compost can generate significant carbon emissions and contribute to global warming

Universal Basic Income: Asking the right questions

‘We’re not sure if basic income is the answer, but we think it might be, so how about trying it out?’ That’s the question UBI Lab Sheffield is asking in the hopes of encouraging debate ar...

Jason Leman |

Society

Policy

Equality

| Thu 18 Jul 2019

Extinction Rebellion takes to the streets in five cities

Green World joined activists in Bristol on the second day of Extinction Rebellion’s summer uprising, a week of civil disobedience bringing cities to a halt.

Green World |

| Tue 16 Jul 2019

The case for Basic Income

A placard at an anti-austerity protest reading '1 million using food banks'

Replacing the widely-condemned Universal Credit and supporting the very poorest in our society: Bill Shutt provides a brief introduction to the key arguments in favour of the Green Party’...

Bill Shutt |

| Thu 11 Jul 2019

Ban glyphosate for the health of our cities

Glyphosate is used as a weedkiller in many urban spaces but evidence suggests it is having a harmful effect on the workers that spray it and the already depleted nature that exists in our...

Caroline Russell |

| Wed 10 Jul 2019

Realising the vision for a UK Green New Deal

11 years after the concept first emerged, with Greens at the heart of its conception in the UK, what is the Green New Deal and how can we make it a reality? A panel at the Green Party’s S...

Aditi Bhonagiri |

| Tue 18 Jun 2019

Trump's visit and the ‘torture’ of US and UK women

“This is a chance to send support and acknowledgement to the women and men in the US fighting against Trumpist attempts to take control of women’s bodies.” Donald Trump’s state visit to t...

Amelia Womack |

| Tue 4 Jun 2019

Green spaces, healthier cities

The view from Greenwich Park into London

“Tackling the anxiety associated with living in cities is an issue becoming only more pressing.” Green Party Deputy Leader Amelia Womack makes the case for more green spaces in cities, so...

Amelia Womack |

Society

Health

Environment

| Thu 30 May 2019

'Westminster has failed local communities'

“The Green Party believes local communities know best, and that local decisions should always be made by local people.” As the Green Party launches its local elections campaign, Co-leader...

Jonathan Bartley |

Politics

Society

Green Party

| Wed 10 Apr 2019

Amelia Womack trebles vote share in Newport West

Against the backdrop of Brexit, the Newport West by-election saw a loss of support for the main parties – despite a Labour hold – at the expense of smaller parties across the political sp...

Green World |

| Fri 5 Apr 2019

Green infrastructure for a healthy city

Sheffield is known as the ‘Outdoor City’ and yet its planning strategies are light on Green Infrastructure, ignoring the numerous health and biodiversity benefits it can bring. Dr Lee Hey...

Dr Lee Heykoop |

| Mon 1 Apr 2019

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