Action on climate emergency
Ending Fossil Fuel Subsidies by reading all about it. Despite many local authorities declaring a climate emergency in 2019 they continue to invest some of their pension funds in coal, oil, and gas. One simple step in support of climate action is the transition away from fossil fuels, and opting to invest in green technologies and projects. That’s …
Despite an 13th hour deal calling on all countries to move away from using fossil fuels, has there been an opportunity lost at COP28? The deal recognises the need for deep, rapid and sustained reductions if humanity is to limit temperature rises to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. Whilst welcomed by some governments, many don’t think …
COP28: Now We Rise saw Action on Climate Emergency (ACE) members attending our Green Café meeting on Saturday 9 December (pictured) marking a Day of Action for Climate Justice, along with others across the UK and Globe. COP28 Now We Rise was called by the Climate Justice Coalition to coincide with the last three days …
Chris Packham’s legal challenge over climate retreats is the latest action against the UK government. The broadcaster and environmental campaigner has filed a High Court challenge against Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s decision to weaken key climate policies. Packham has applied for a judicial review of the government’s decision to ditch the timetable for phasing out …
Richest 1% account for more carbon emissions than poorest 66%, as COP28 opens, a timely report by The Guardian, Oxfam, and the Stockholm Environment Institute reveals that the richest 1% of humanity is responsible for more carbon emissions than the poorest 66%, with dire consequences for vulnerable communities and global efforts to tackle the climate …
Ahead of COP28 the UEA’s hypocritical and cynical behaviour has been exposed in leaked documents obtained by the BBC. The papers revealed that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) planned to use its role as the host of UN climate talks as an opportunity to strike oil and gas deals, the BBC has learned. The briefing …
Barry White From global to local: making a difference to tackle climate change and raising raising awareness, is key in campaigning on the climate emergency. David Howlett (pictured)who lives in Malham and works for the UN Climate Change High Level Champions, explained tothe 11 November Green Café meeting in Settle held by ACE (Action on ClimateEmergency) the …
Freya, Friends of the Earth Scotland Stopping Rosebank – the campaign continues. In September the UK Government approved the Rosebank oil field. But the fight doesn’t end here. As we reported at this web site on 17 October, a petition was launched for stopping Rosebank. Friends of the Earth Scotland believe that by giving Rosebank the …
Pensions fuelling climate risks as £16 billion of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is invested in the fossil fuelindustry, according to new analysis by Platform and Friends of the Earth. Despite warnings that investors should not fund new oil and gas projects, local authorities including North Yorkshire Council are still funding fossil fuel expansion, …