2023 exposed a ‘global postcode lottery stacked against the poor’
An analysis of this year’s top 20 costliest extreme natural disasters has revealed that countries less able to rebuild or which have contributed least to the climate crisis suffer the worst. According to Christian Aid, there exists a ‘global postcode lottery stacked against the poor.’ This refers to the price that...
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An in-depth look at the UAE’s ADNOC oil empire
As the world gathers to confront the climate crisis, summit president Sultan Al Jaber’s oil giant casts a shadow of doubt between fossil fuel interests and the imperative for sustainable climate action. COP28 has seen its fair share of controversy – the vast majority of it surrounding Sultan Al Jaber. The...
UN says a ‘demitarian’ diet is better for the planet than veganism
In a recent study, researchers found that halving meat and dairy consumption could have a greater impact on cutting nitrogen pollution than foregoing animal products altogether. Last year, it was revealed that the agriculture industry is responsible for about a quarter of our total greenhouse gas emissions, the main contributor being livestock...
Why are so many popular cities enforcing anti-tourism policies?
Some of the planet’s most popular vacation destinations are taking measures to reduce the number of tourists they accept each year. Let’s face it, humans need to slow down – and fast. While growth and prosperity are two defining measures of a successful society, the rate at which the global population...
COP28 moves to protect the natural world: historic or not enough?
While conservation groups have praised the inclusion of biodiversity and a 2030 global deforestation goal in the UAE consensus that emerged from this year’s summit, concerns remain. Last December, delegates from almost 200 nations at the ‘last chance’ COP15 conference in Montreal reached a ‘historic’ deal to halt biodiversity loss. Pledging...
Opinion – UK government holds migrants to an unfairly high standard
The UK’s home secretary has announced government plans to raise the income requirements of future migrants to £38,700 per year – an annual salary higher than what most of the British public earn. It’s no secret that the UK Conservative Party has made cracking down on immigration one of...
Our playbook guide to deceptive fossil fuel practices: part two
When it comes to the insidious techniques that the industry is using to undermine climate negotiations and delay progress, there are many. Here, we break down how marketing is used to put pressure on the individual rather than corporations. Well, it’s that time of year again. COP28 is now underway, promising once again to renew our international efforts for a cleaner future and a greener world. This year, the event announced...
Our playbook guide to deceptive fossil fuel practices: part three
When it comes to the insidious techniques that the industry is using to undermine climate negotiations and delay progress, there are many. Here, we discuss the changeable, intangible nature of net zero targets, and the futility of offsetting carbon emissions. We’re inevitably going to hear grandiose fossil fuel busting pledges before the summit is out, but how many (if any) will make an actual difference? Sitting through hours of delegate speeches...
Carcinogenic ‘forever chemicals’ found in England’s drinking water samples
Toxic forever chemicals, which never break down in the natural environment or the human body, have been found in drinking water supplies in England. Although we typically stray from doomsday-type news on Fridays, the fact that England’s drinking water is confirmed to contain toxic forever chemicals is the kind of information we have to share. A recent report from the UK’s Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) has found that hundreds of drinking...
Our playbook guide to deceptive fossil fuel practices: part five
When it comes to the insidious techniques that the industry is using to greenwash its image, undermine climate negotiations, and delay progress, there are many. Here, we break down crisis actors and fake experts. If you’ve been following this series over the last fortnight, you’ll likely have noticed a pattern. The fossil fuel industry is relentless in upholding its big business agenda, even as the climate crisis worsens. Considering both COP28...
