Climate activism
Hefty jail terms for Just Stop Oil activists 'set a terrible example for the rest of the world'
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Hefty jail terms for Just Stop Oil activists 'set a terrible example for the rest of the world'
'The public can expect to see renewed and radical disruptive action in the months ahead,' one protest expert says after Just Stop Oil activists sentenced to four and five years in prison
Scotland's national poet Kathleen Jamie on why book festivals are wrong target for climate activism
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Scotland's national poet Kathleen Jamie on why book festivals are wrong target for climate activism
We need to end the fossil fuel era to secure a liveable future – before it's too late. Here's how
We need to end the fossil fuel era to secure a liveable future – before it's too late. Here's how
Why have we fallen out of love with Greta Thunberg? It's because she's hitting the system where it hurts
Why have we fallen out of love with Greta Thunberg? It's because she's hitting the system where it hurts
5 books to make kids care about the climate, selected by comedian and author James Campbell
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5 books to make kids care about the climate, selected by comedian and author James Campbell
The Big Issue Changemakers of 2024: Climate, environment and sustainability
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The Big Issue Changemakers of 2024: Climate, environment and sustainability
How lucrative North Sea oil became the front line of battle for the climate
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How lucrative North Sea oil became the front line of battle for the climate
What's next for Just Stop Oil? Activists target unis after key backer says protests 'counterproductive'
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What's next for Just Stop Oil? Activists target unis after key backer says protests 'counterproductive'
Why did Just Stop Oil storm stage at Les Miserables? It makes more sense than you might think
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Why did Just Stop Oil storm stage at Les Miserables? It makes more sense than you might think
Just Stop Oil: Everything you need to know about the fossil fuel protest group
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Just Stop Oil: Everything you need to know about the fossil fuel protest group
How to talk about climate justice and help create a more equal world
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How to talk about climate justice and help create a more equal world
Just Stop Oil targeted Glyndebourne, but their aim could be better
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Just Stop Oil targeted Glyndebourne, but their aim could be better
Just Stop Oil threatened to disrupt Pride in London and have split opinion
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Just Stop Oil threatened to disrupt Pride in London and have split opinion
From easyJet pilot to Just Stop Oil: Is this the UK’s most radical career change?
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From easyJet pilot to Just Stop Oil: Is this the UK’s most radical career change?
Not a single arrest made during Extinction Rebellion's four-day 'The Big One' protest
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Not a single arrest made during Extinction Rebellion's four-day 'The Big One' protest
Will Extinction Rebellion’s ‘The Big One’ work? Here’s what we saw on the ground
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Will Extinction Rebellion’s ‘The Big One’ work? Here’s what we saw on the ground
Doomism about climate change is a privilege we can't afford
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Doomism about climate change is a privilege we can't afford
How To Blow Up A Pipeline: How we made climate activism sexy
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How To Blow Up A Pipeline: How we made climate activism sexy
We can take legal action to force the government to act on climate targets
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We can take legal action to force the government to act on climate targets
All is not lost, but climate action is more urgent than ever
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All is not lost, but climate action is more urgent than ever
Extinction Rebellion activists block private jet terminals at Luton Airport to protest 'wealthy polluters'
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Extinction Rebellion activists block private jet terminals at Luton Airport to protest 'wealthy polluters'
Inside the trial of the 'Barclays Seven' Extinction Rebellion activists
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Inside the trial of the 'Barclays Seven' Extinction Rebellion activists
Women stage Suffragettes march to support Extinction Rebellion protesters ahead of sentencing
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