What should climate scientists do in the face of ever rising emissions? They could continue providing more evidence, join climate activists – or stop work in protest against government inaction.
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Disruption caused by activists blockading roads is virtually non-existent compared to climate change.
Faith leaders hold significant financial and political power - it’s their duty to use it to shape the future of our planet.
By introducing tactics of direct action and digital mobilisation, Fridays for Future and Extinction Rebellion have renewed the climate movement and accelerated climate action.
How and where people spend their money and use energy can influence corporate behavior.
A good luck message from a senior climate scientist – and some advice on where to aim your anger.
Sweden has long tried to foster a global consciousness in its young people.
This is a transcript of part 4 of Climate Fight: the world’s biggest negotiation, a series from The Anthill podcast.
Regardless of the outcomes of COP26, imaginations have already revolted.
The home secretary’s proposals are a step away from democracy.
In the absence of national leadership, local communities are forging new responses to the climate crisis in places where they live, work and play. These three examples show how.
Planting a massive number of trees can help slow climate change, but it is only part of the solution.
They hold financial and political power, yet the climate movement is currently dominated by youngsters.
Climate hypocrisy matters for governments – but not individuals.
A new documentary follows a group of young Australian climate activists, loosely weaving their fresh protests with historical events. It’s powerful, if a little too polite.
A new Greta Thunberg biopic has drawn criticism from those who don’t see the value in the stories of young lives. But children’s voices matter — and Thunberg’s is potent.
With COVID-19 restricting in-person gatherings climate protests paused and lost momentum. Youth climate activists have shifted their attention online and are linking climate issues to social justice.
We looked at 181 celeb campaigns in six languages and found no hard evidence that any were effective
After ‘Dieselgate’, Volkswagen appears keen to rescue its public image. Now it’s looking to hire its own ‘Greta Thunberg’.
Emergency Leaders for Climate Action have a simple message: we’re in “a new age of unprecedented bushfire danger” due to climate change. But Morrison refuses to acknowledge it as a central issue.
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