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
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
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
April 21, 2020 • ~6 min
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