Climate action// Hidden Stories SeriesFrom Code Red to Code Crimson: How climate change is affecting our biodiversity at exponential ratesOctober 14, 2022If we were in code red before, we’re now in code crimson.The current climate and nature crisis is not only an environmental issue, but an economic, development, security, social, moral and ethical issue too. Our world’s most vulnerable people, places and …
Climate action// Hidden Stories SeriesWe’re entering the next level of the fossil fuel crisis, and we don’t even realiseSeptember 26, 2022We’re in a fossil fuel crisis but we can’t solve it with more fossil fuels.BBC News recently proposed some ideas to tackle Britain’s energy bill crisis — from capping energy profits, to selling clean energy at a discount. And I’m …
Climate action// Hidden Stories SeriesThe significance of Denmark breaking ranks to provide climate funding for developing nationsSeptember 26, 2022In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, Indigenous leaders are engaged in a crucial battle—not only for the preservation of their ancestral lands but also for the stability of the global climate.Vague “promises” have been made countless times (the last back at …
Climate action// Hidden Stories SeriesWhy climate action needs rhetoric to turn into plans, progress and policySeptember 1, 2022As the world’s leaders gather in New York for the U.N. General Assembly this week, the US has said it will be delivering a message many thought was not possible a few years back: to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 …
Climate action// Hidden Stories SeriesIs fast fashion really as bad as they say?August 3, 2022As summer hits the UK and everyone is preparing to go away on holiday, many of us are no doubt heading to the highstreet (or its digital cousin) to top up our summer wardrobes.But industry reports are not looking favourable for fashion brands, particularly when looking …
Climate action// Hidden Stories SeriesThe rise of renewable tariffs: Are they as green as they seem?July 13, 2022Whatever your stance on energy (particularly given the recent cost of living crisis), renewable energy has increased in popularity in the last 20 years.In fact, renewables are set to account for almost 95% of the increase in global power capacity through 2026, with more …