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‘Random and unconnected’ policies don’t hold up to the climate emergency

“Far from providing reassurance, the 10-point plan reinforces the fear that the Government simply does not understand the climate crisis we are facing.” Former MEP Molly Scott Cato responds to the Prime Minister’s 10-point plan to reach net zero by 2050, laying out what the Green Party would propose for the current climate emergency.

Houses of Parliament
Environment Bill must not undermine environmental accountability
Ruth Chambers from Greener UK explains why proposed amendments to the Bill threaten OEP independence
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The right direction of travel
Kensington and Chelsea Greens celebrate the opening of the long overdue cycle lane on Kensington High Street.
Caroline Lucas speaks to Andrew Marr
Climate Assembly recommendations forge the way for progressive climate policy
Caroline Lucas considers the impact of cross-party support on future climate policy
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Book Review: Riders on the Storm
Molly Scott Cato reviews Riders on the Storm: The Climate Crisis and the Survival of Being by Alastair McIntosh
George Floyd mural
No atrocities: Ecological reasons why black lives matter
Rosey Thomas Palmer looks at how ecology must support equal rights for diverse communities
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World misses biodiversity goals, states UN report
Nations around the world have failed to meet any of the 20 Aichi biodiversity targets formed in 2010
Jonathan Bartley and Sian Berry speaking at GPEW Conference 2020
Better is possible: co-leaders’ speech at GPEW Conference 2020
Co-leaders Sian Berry and Jonathan Bartley reflect on how 'Better is possible'
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Wildlife Trusts calls for ‘Wildbelt’ as part of planning strategy
Dr Sue Young advocates for a planning strategy with nature at its heart

Government going backwards on environmental protections

Caroline Lucas speaks to Andrew Marr
“This Government needs to do much more than deliver grand pledges to the UN.” Caroline Lucas responds to the pledge made by the UK Government at the UN’s biodiversity summit this week to ...
Caroline Lucas |
Environment
UK Government
Politics
Wildlife
| Thu 1 Oct 2020

Brighton and Hove holds first Climate Assembly

Brighton pier
This week saw the first meeting of the Brighton and Hove City Council’s new Climate Assembly, bringing 50 residents together to discuss transport and how the city can reach its climate go...
Cllr Amy Heley |
Justice
Climate Change
Housing
Environment
Society
Green Party
Local Government
Democracy
Transport
| Mon 28 Sep 2020

All words no action in Bristol

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“I've said more times than I can remember that it cannot just be words. Declaring a climate emergency has to lead to real action.” In the latest instalment of our series What has Changed?...
Carla Denyer |
Climate Change
Local Government
Activism
Environment
| Mon 24 Aug 2020

Sheffield Greens lobby for actions, not just words

Sheffield
In the third part of our series on the progress of local authority climate emergency declarations, What has changed?, Green Sheffield city councillor Douglas Johnson looks at how Sheffiel...
Douglas Johnson |
Climate Change
Environment
Elections
Activism
Local Government
Democracy
Policy
| Tue 18 Aug 2020

Mauritius oil spill threatens wildlife and jobs

Pointe d'Esny Mauritius
More than 1,000 tonnes of oil have leaked into the ocean around Mauritius after a Japanese oil tanker ran aground in July, with a 27 square kilometre oil slick threatening local ecosystem...
Green World |
Wildlife
International
Pollution
Environment
| Mon 17 Aug 2020

Manchester must do better on climate emergency

Manchester Town Hall
In the second part of our series on the progress of local authority climate emergency declarations, What has changed?, Alison Hawdale, a Manchester Green Party member who heads up the cou...
Alison Hawdale |
Climate Change
Environment
Local Government
Democracy
Policy
| Mon 10 Aug 2020

Beaver colony granted right to stay in Devon

Beaver
The Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs has legally sanctioned a beaver colony to remain on the River Otter in east Devon, after the success of its five-year reintroduct...
Emma Love |
Climate Change
Environment
UK Government
Wildlife
| Thu 6 Aug 2020

Further to travel on climate emergency in Liverpool

Liverpool Docks teaser
In the first part of Green World’s series on the progress of local authority climate emergency declarations across the country, What has changed?, Cllr Lawrence Brown, Deputy Leader of th...
Lawrence Brown |
Climate Change
Green Party
Local Government
Politics
Environment
Policy
UK Government
| Tue 28 Jul 2020

Unfriending climate denial: Facebook’s role in spreading misinformation, and how we can stop it

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"Facebook needs to close this loophole, but it also needs to do plenty more beyond that to help mitigate the damage caused by climate denial on its platform." Sara Hall, co-founder of Sto...
Sara Hall |
Climate Change
Environment
Business
Communications
| Fri 24 Jul 2020

Ashford lorry park and another nail in the coffin for local democracy

Protestor's sign saying - 'Visit Kent Lorry Park of the UK'
Green Councillor for Willesborough Liz Wright criticises the government’s high-handed approach to politics, as it purchases 27 hectares of agricultural land in Ashford for the development...
Liz Wright |
Air Quality
Environment
Local Government
Democracy
Politics
UK Government
Transport
| Fri 24 Jul 2020
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