"Our key messages are that militarism is a central pillar of the extractive systems that are causing climate change and that not only does climate change cause war, but that war causes climate change."
Tag: Environment
The climate crisis is escalating, our movement must unify and act now – Greener Jobs Alliance
"With the climate crisis so severe, there is no prospect of a return to any kind of normal" - Paul Atkins, writes on the need for movements or resistance to come together in the call for transformative change.
Public Power Now – campaign for the democratic ownership of our energy system
Labour for a Green New Deal launch the Public Power Now campaign, pushing for democratic ownership our energy system.
The People’s Priorities? Rishi Sunak is Wrong – Greener Jobs Alliance
Paul Atken, Greener Jobs Alliance, shows how out of touch Sunak's priorities are with the public's - with climate now permanently a major concern.
COP15: the two horsemen of the apocalypse
With the COP Biodiversity summit underway, economist Michael Roberts looks at the deep contradictions between unregulated capitalism and the fight against the climate crisis.
Lula’s return a turning point for environmental protection in Brazil #COP27
Brazil's President-elect Lula recently received a "rockstar's welcome" at #COP27. Dr Marcelo Lima shows why his presidency presents a turning point for Brazil's fight against the climate crisis.
Debt cancellation and climate reparations – the Global South deserves more action post-COP27
The inaction and irresponsibility of wealthy nations on the climate is pushing the global south into debt, greatly impacting their ability to bring tackle the climate crisis. Analysis by Heidi Chow, Debt Justice.
Qatar World Cup – a labour and environmental disaster
"Not only is the Qatar World Cup in the wrong place and time, but it's a labour and environmental disaster... some have called it the "dangerous games" as thousands of migrant workers have died preparing Qatar to host the World Cup."
Here’s why Great British Energy in public ownership is a WIN for our movement! (Even if it’s not full nationalisation) – We Own It
"No, it’s not full public ownership but it’s a hugely important first step. GBE will prove that public ownership is a successful way to run a company in the national interest" - We Own It analyse Labour's public energy announcement.
Labour and climate movements must unite to defeat Liz Truss’ climate vandalism
"It will take the united strength, imagination and organisation of the labour and green movements to stop Truss’ climate vandalism in its tracks and to tackle the cost of living crisis."