Charlotte O’Neill summarises the key events and outcomes of COP28.
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Our leaders need whole-system support from communities, businesses and governments themselves to turn climate talks into action. Here are four viable community-led alternatives to COP that prioritise climate action whilst working alongside governments. | Words by Emma Tegg.
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Luisa discusses her experiences as a young person in engaging with COP26. Words by Luisa Shield |
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The UK is hosting the current historic COP 26 conference. But what is the UK government’s own track record on climate, and does it hold up to scrutiny? | Words by Jessica Kleczka
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As COP 26 gets underway, let’s remind ourselves of the stakes of the climate crisis and who has the most to lose from a failure to act | Words by Scott Thomson
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One way of coordinating worldwide action is through the Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP) summits. But what is COP26? Why is it important? And will it be a success? | Words by Ella Grantham.
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The Amazon is the most biologically diverse place on Earth, yet in the past hundred years, deforestation and human-induced climate change have damaged this vital life support system at an unprecedented rate. Leoni discusses policies that defend the Amazon, and how the general public can help… Words by Leoni Fretwell. |
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Nottingham’s exciting proposals for a greener city centre - a vision for future cities and their part to play in staving off the climate crisis | Words by Lizzie de Lusignan
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Low earth-orbiting satellite technology has promised to improve internet connections worldwide, even in the most wild and remote places. But will this come as a cost to wildlife? Words by Elen Peel |
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Are space travel, and space exploration, something that the planet can afford for us to do? Ross Clifton discusses the importance of space flight, its environmental impacts, and how we can act to mitigate them. Words by Ross Clifton |
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We’ve heard of environmentally dedicated organisations doing their utmost for the environment, but we never tend to hear good things about big corporations doing their bit. Eleanor discusses more. Words by Eleanor Maslin |
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In March 2017, the Whanganui river, known as Te Awa Tupua by the local Māori Iwi, was the first river in the world to be made a “legal persons”. What does this actually mean when it comes to protecting our natural world? | Words by Amber Wyard.
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Holly Thorpe’s science project made drastic changes to her middle school’s busses. PJ discusses how Holly, and other young people, are taking action for the climate. Words by PJ Beaven. |
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Rising sea levels could lead to the sinking of Kiribati, an island nation in the Pacific Ocean. The Kiribati government establishes plans to protect its citizens from this climate crisis. | Words by Theodora Varelidi-Strati.
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Kenya is leading the way in an aggressive crack-down on single-use plastics. Georgie takes a deeper look into the country’s history and plastic policies. | Words by Georgie Power.
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Indigenous cultures the world over, separated by thousands of miles, share deeply intrinsic attachments to the land. Holistic ways of living, which are centred on an ethos of reciprocity with the natural world, are ubiquitous in these cultures; passed down, from one generation to the next, from elder to child, for centuries. | Words by Craig Dibb.
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What is the link between banks and environmentalism? Banks revolve around money. We know that they act as agents for securing and managing our money, but most of us are blind to what banks do with that money. Banks are linked to funding biodiversity destruction through investments in the fossil fuel industry. Words by Georgie Power. |
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The fast fashion industry is churning out new garms for us to look good and keep up with the micro-seasons. But when workers in Pakistan are paid being less than £47 per month, is it really worth it? | Words by Maddie Stannard.
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Role models are an integral and important part of growing up and inspiring young people to follow their aspirations. However, a large part of society doesn’t see people like themselves enjoying nature, so they might not consider it a worthwhile hobby, let alone a career. | Words by Weronika Pasieczna.
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Climate change is challenging enough for adults to wrap their heads around; so, how do you communicate the climate conundrum to children? Words by Rosy Fox |
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