LSE protests, occupation, demands, and damning report over Israel
Students at a London university, the LSE, have not only occupied it – protesting against Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza – but have also produced a huge report. It details…
Just Stop Oil on trial twice in a week over protests and actions
Two Just Stop Oil supporters were found guilty of damaging a snooker table, while another three are currently on trial for marching for 20 minutes. If you thought the law…
Climate Choir singers raise their voices against fossil fuel financier
On Friday 10 May, the UK Climate Choir movement raised its voice in song against fossil fuel financier Standard Chartered outside its annual shareholder meeting. Protesters did so with a…
Australia has unveiled plans to keep burning gas until 2050
On Thursday 9 May, Australia unveiled plans to keep burning gas beyond 2050. They claim this would not affect their pledge to reach net zero emissions by that date, as laid…
attacks from extractive sectors soar
Mining, big agribusiness, and the fossil fuel sectors have unleashed an astronomical spate of attacks on human rights defenders (HRDs) throughout 2023. Crucially, perpetrators linked to companies and projects in…
Imperial College London urged to divest from fossil fuels
Hundreds of Imperial College London students, staff, and alumni – including former government chief scientific advisor David King – have called on the university to fully divest its £542m endowment…
Labour HQ occupied by protesters over climate crisis complicity
Activists have occupied Labour Party HQ over its complicity in the Tories’ worsening of the climate crisis – specifically, the ludicrous and planet-wrecking Rosebank oil field. Labour HQ occupied: cancel…
easyJet is leading the charge for sustainable aviation
In February 2024, low-cost carrier easyJet received top marks for sustainability from the Climate Disclosure Project (CDP), a non-profit organisation noted for its intensive environmental impact assessments. The airline has…
easyJet is leading the charge for sustainable aviation
In February 2024, low-cost carrier easyJet received top marks for sustainability from the Climate Disclosure Project (CDP), a non-profit organisation noted for its intensive environmental impact assessments. The airline has…
banks financed the industry to the tune of $470bn in 3 years
A new report released today shows commercial banks are still heavily funding coal, eight years on from the Paris Agreement. Since 2021 alone they have provided $470bn in support to…
Oil companies on trial over climate crisis knowledge from the 1950s
Oil giants have been spreading disinformation as part of a decades-long campaign to shut down important environmental policies. A new report from US congressional Democrats is the culmination of a…
over 400 abuse allegations in Europe and Asia
Rampant extractive, exploitative capitalism is rearing its ugly head – but this time, it’s over the transition to greener, cleaner energy. As the world grapples with the transition away from…