The Tories like to counterpose tackling the climate emergency and addressing the cost of living crisis, as if we have to pick between one or the other. The reality couldn’t be more different.
Tag: Environment
Starmer £28bn green investment u-turn provokes fury
Starmer's u-turn over Labour's £28bn climate pledge - a day after emphasising the party’s ‘unwavering’ commitment to it - has been challenged by left MPs and voices in the party.
The Tories are pushing a new oil and gas bill, here’s why we need to stop it – Richard Burgon MP
We need to kill off this terrible licensing Bill and then we need to kick out this Tory government, writes Richard Burgon MP.
Latin America at the heart of the struggle for Climate Justice
Latin America has 16% of the worlds land area but 40% of all species, 16% of all forests, 40%of fresh water and the 2nd largest reef. A critically important region for future of the planet.
COP will not save us!
Jenny Cooper, TUC ITUC delegate to COP28 reports back from the climate conference, after fighting for a just transition for workers around the globe.
Getting ourselves on the right side of history – Greener Jobs Alliance
With 2023 the hottest year on record, we know that however severe the consequences of the climate crisis are this year, it will be worse next year. Paul Atkins shows why our movement must get organised.
COP28: Progress for a just transition but big gaps remain – ITUC
Worrying gaps remain in the global ambition to keep the world temperature rise under 1.5C, including engaging with workers and trade unions - ITUC.
Trade unions call for a labour-inclusive Just Transition at COP – ITUC
Read the ITUC's key demands for COP28 ahead of the close the global environmental summit this week.
Why workers and their unions must lead climate action
The trade union movement can be a powerful bulwark against climate change - and a driving force towards a green transition.
COP 28 – what is at stake?
With COP now underway, Alan Thornett looks at the UK's environmental failings, the role of the summit and the key demands for environmental movements.