To tackle climate change Labour must rebuild the planning system – not ‘bulldoze’ it

Public goods like clean air and a stable climate demand more democratic planning, not less.

Gareth Fearn, Leverhulme Early Career Fellow, University of Manchester • conversation
yesterday ~8 min

The Conservatives have seized on cars as a political wedge – it's a bet on public turning against climate action

Today, as in the past, pro-car sentiment is a backlash against nascent environmental protest.

Matthew Paterson, Professor of International Politics, University of Manchester • conversation
Sept. 5, 2023 ~6 min


Rishi Sunak’s green backtracking contrasts strongly with previous prime ministers’ efforts

Past prime ministers could afford to talk big on climate change – but now the impact of the environmental crisis is manifestly real, Sunak can’t afford to appease those who oppose green policies.

Marc Hudson, Visiting Fellow, Science Policy, University of Sussex • conversation
Aug. 3, 2023 ~7 min

The green gig economy: precarious workers are on the frontline of climate change fight

During California's deadliest wildfire season, 2,000 prison inmates fought the flames on USD$1 a day.

Benjamin Neimark, Senior Lecturer, Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University • conversation
April 21, 2020 ~6 min

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