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Mark Andrews
Mark Andrews is a journalist based in Shanghai, China. He writes extensively about the Chinese car industry and has also done test drive reviews for many magazines and newspapers around the world. In addition Mark Andrews writes articles about travel, food and drink, and various business ...
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Mark Andrews: Never mind Netflix, North Korean TV is on the way
The article humorously discusses the potential appeal of North Korean TV shows, highlighting their unique and propagandistic nature. It also critiques the UK Government's Extremism Bill, expressing concerns about the implications for free speech and the potential misuse of such legislation by future governments. The author emphasizes the importance of focusing on preventing violent actions rather than policing extreme views.
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Raluca Besliu
I am a freelance journalist originally from Romania. In the past three years, I have published over 400 articles on topics, ranging from political affairs in Eastern Europe to environmental abuses in African countries. Some of the publications that I have contributed to include Al Jazeera (****), ...
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Enemies of Society: How the Media Portray Climate Activists
The article examines how mainstream media in the UK, Germany, and Italy portray climate activists, often using derogatory and demonizing language. It highlights the tactics used to frame activists as extremists and threats to society, which can delegitimize their cause and fuel public antagonism. The analysis includes insights from experts and studies, revealing a trend of media focusing on the methods of protest rather than the reasons behind them. The article also discusses the impact of such portrayals on public perception and the potential for increased violence and criminalization of climate activists.
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Adrian Brown
Adrian Brown is a journalist based in London, United Kingdom.
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Britain Has Become a Nation of Curtain Twitching Tell-Tales
The article critiques the actions of Just Stop Oil and highlights a more serious issue of ideological letter-writing campaigns targeting banks and payment companies. It discusses the potential legislative response to prevent banks from denying services based on political grounds and examines existing legal principles that could address this issue. The author argues that banks should ignore such letters and emphasizes the importance of privacy and fair treatment of customers.
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Natalie Chalk
Natalie Chalk is a UK-based journalist who works on the news desk of the Daily Mail. She also works as Late Breaking News Editor at inews on weekends. Prior to this she has contributed articles to The Mail on Sunday, The Big Issue, The Guardian, Daily Express, Sunday Mirror, Women’s Health, TNT ...
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Budget travel: Chancellor’s changes will push up bus, train and air fares!
The recent Labour budget announcement by Chancellor Rachel Reeves will lead to increased travel costs in the UK, with train and bus fares set to rise and Air Passenger Duty increasing for flights. British Airways faces backlash for reducing meal services in business class, while the reopening of Notre Dame in France sparks debate over entrance fees. The article also highlights various travel destinations and changes, including new security measures at the National Gallery and the opening of the Old Bailey to tourists.
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Melissa Chemam
Journalist, reporter working for radio, TV, digital media and print magazines. Between France, the UK and Africa. Writer and podcast producer. Currently with RFI English. Since 2006, I've worked with France24, AFP, BBC World Service, Deutsche Welle, Reuters, Think Africa Press, TV5, Le ...
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COP28: Climate policies in danger?
The United Kingdom's climate policies are under scrutiny as the country prepares for COP28 in Dubai. Despite leaving the EU, the UK aligns with the bloc on climate issues but has raised concerns by weakening some green policies and approving oil and gas exploration licenses. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's announcements, including delaying the transition to electric vehicles and abandoning other green proposals, have alarmed climate activists and politicians. Environmental groups like Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil, along with politicians such as Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer, are vocal in their opposition. Climate Justice researcher Dr. Alix Dietzel and activist Greta Thunberg also express significant concerns. The UK's stance on climate change remains critical, especially in light of the upcoming COP28 and the global need for strong environmental leadership.
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Bernadette Chua
Bernadette Chua is a journalist based in Quezon City, Philippines. Writer-producer-editor, with years of experience in TV and print media. Produced hundreds of stories on a wide range of topics, including food, travel, music, lifestyle, culture, history, news, social issues, politics, and ...
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My Eco-Obsessed Partner Won't Fly But I Want to Go to Australia
Kathy Lette discusses the challenge of balancing environmental concerns with travel desires in a relationship. She acknowledges her own hypocrisy regarding climate change while offering practical advice for reconciling differences with an eco-conscious partner. The article also touches on the stress of airport routines in relationships, suggesting ways to manage differing preferences.
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Isabella Cipirska
Isabella Cipirska is a journalist based in London, United Kingdom.
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We Interviewed Climate Activists Who Were Jailed for Protest
Young climate activists in the UK, including Edred Whittingham, Jade Calland, and Louis McKechnie, have faced imprisonment for their involvement in Just Stop Oil protests. Despite the personal costs, they remain committed to their cause, highlighting the urgency of the climate crisis. The UK government's proposed Public Order Bill, which aims to curb protests, has been criticized by activists and organizations like Liberty for its potential to stifle democratic rights. The activists believe their actions are necessary to draw attention to climate issues and are undeterred by the threat of harsher penalties.
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Ben Clatworthy
Ben Clatworthy is a journalist based in London, United Kingdom.
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Just Stop Oil activists spray Heathrow departure boards orange
Heathrow Airport operated normally despite a protest by Just Stop Oil activists who sprayed departure boards with orange paint. The airport condemned the protest as unlawful and irresponsible. Just Stop Oil issued a statement emphasizing the global need to end oil use by 2030. Similar protests occurred at Gatwick Airport, where activists were quickly contained without disrupting passengers. Recent weeks have seen multiple UK airports secure court injunctions against such protests. Climate activists have targeted airports worldwide in a campaign called Oil Kills.
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Christian Cummins
Christian Cummins, born in 1979, journalist based in Wien, Austria. He's the Austrian Environmental Journalist of the Year (radio) 2018 and winner of the silver medal at the Austrian Radio Prize 2016. He has 17 years of experience at the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation, as well as a spell at ...
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Getting DWUNC for the Climate
The article explores the effectiveness of different protest tactics for climate action, using the recent Just Stop Oil protest involving tomato soup thrown at a Van Gogh painting as a case study. Researcher Ruud Wouters from the University of Antwerp introduces the DWUNC framework (Diversity, Worthiness, Unity, Numbers, Commitment) to evaluate protests. The article discusses the 'Good Cop, Bad Cop' dynamic between groups like Fridays For Future and Extinction Rebellion, emphasizing that while controversial actions may alienate some, they succeed in keeping climate issues in public discourse. The piece also highlights the role of biases in public perception of protests and the importance of short-term victories for sustaining social movements.
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Marthe De Ferrer
Marthe de Ferrer is a journalist based in Manchester, United Kingdom.
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Sport is both a climate victim and villain. These champions show there’s another way
Sport occupies a unique societal position, being both a personal health activity and a multibillion-dollar industry. It significantly contributes to climate change through emissions and environmental damage but also suffers from its effects, as seen in events like the Tokyo and Beijing Olympics. Organizations like Champions for Earth and athletes such as Hannah Mills and Damian Hall are using their platforms to promote environmental action. Initiatives by SailGP and other sports entities aim to create sustainable practices and local solutions. The narrative highlights the dual role of sport as both a climate victim and villain, emphasizing the need for systemic change and localized environmental solutions.
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Rob Hyde
Rob Hyde is a freelance journalist based in Bremen, Germany. His work has been published in The Times, The Daily Mail, The Mirror, The Express, The Daily Record, The Star, The Liverpool Echo & others. He has writes for specialist publications such as The Lancet, and trade periodicals including ...
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Eco-zealots glue their hands to Renaissance master Raphael's iconic Sistine Madonna in Dresden
Environmental activists Jakob Beyer and Maike Grunst, part of the 'Letzte Generation' movement, were arrested in Dresden after gluing their hands to the frame of Raphael's The Sistine Madonna. This act was in solidarity with Christian Bläul, another activist jailed in Sweden. The protest is part of a broader series of actions by groups like Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion, targeting famous artworks to highlight climate issues. These actions have sparked debates on the balance between protest and preservation of cultural heritage.
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Emma James
Emma James is a broadcast journalist based in Paris, France. She’s worked for the BBC, ITV and France 24 and has more than 20 years of experience in broadcasting.
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Exact time to travel this weekend to avoid busiest Easter getaway in eight years with 21.5 million journeys planned
The RAC warns of potential travel chaos during the Easter weekend, anticipated to be the busiest in eight years with 21.5 million journeys. Good Friday is expected to be the busiest day, and congestion hotspots include the M6, M25, and A303 near Stonehenge. The RAC advises traveling after 7.30pm or before 9am to avoid the worst traffic, exacerbated by rail engineering works and a major football match in London. Just Stop Oil protests may further disrupt travel. Motorists also face record fuel prices, with potential shortages due to protests. Air travel is affected by staff sickness and shortages, with Manchester Airport warning of delays. Rail passengers face disruptions from 530 engineering projects. Traffic in Kent may continue due to reduced cross-Channel sailings after P&O Ferries' suspension of operations.
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Fiona Keating
Fiona Keating is a journalist and editor based in London, United Kingdom. She has worked for the Guardian, Euronews, the Independent, Yahoo! News and the Financial Times. She was the weekend news editor for International Business Times for over five years. Subjects covered include sustainability,...
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Just Stop Oil protesters brings M25 traffic to a standstill at multiple locations
Just Stop Oil protesters have caused significant traffic disruptions on the M25, one of London's busiest motorways, by climbing onto overhead gantries at multiple locations. Eight individuals have been charged with conspiracy to cause a public nuisance. The protests are in response to the UK Government's policies on new North Sea oil and gas projects, which the activists argue will lead to severe environmental and societal consequences. National Highways and the police are working to manage the situation, with severe delays reported at several junctions.
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Jessica Kleczka
Jessica Kleczka is a journalist based in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom.
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Meet the psychologist who matchmakes philanthropists with cash-strapped activists
Margaret Klein Salamon, a climate psychologist, directs the Climate Emergency Fund, which financially supports radical activist groups. She emphasizes the importance of disruptive activism in shifting public perception and policy towards climate action. Research shows that funding activist groups can significantly reduce CO2 emissions compared to carbon offsetting. Salamon highlights the psychological challenges of normalizing climate activism and the need for a new vision of greatness that prioritizes collective well-being over individual gains. The article underscores the critical role of imagination and creative exploration in envisioning a sustainable future.
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Sam Knights
Sam Knights is a journalist based in London, United Kingdom. He is the editor of This Is Not A Drill, which was published in 2019 by Penguin Books and includes essays by Vandana Shiva and Rowan Williams. He has been involved in climate activism and political organising for many years and has ...
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Climate Activists Are Back. But Where’s The Movement?
Climate protests have surged with daily actions by Just Stop Oil, which seeks a moratorium on new oil and gas licenses. Despite causing disruption, the UK government has only responded with insults and threats of harsher laws. The climate movement, once mobilizing millions, has fragmented post-Covid-19 and faces increased criminalization of peaceful protest. The radical flank's actions, while newsworthy, lack the scale for significant impact. A mass movement with systemic climate crisis analysis and innovative tactics is needed, and the left should actively engage rather than critique from the sidelines.
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Sarah Manavis
Sarah Manavis is a journalist at the New Statesman based in London, United Kingdom.
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Did the Just Stop Oil soup-throwers deserve their sentence?
The article examines the sentencing of Just Stop Oil activists Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland, who received prison terms for throwing soup on Van Gogh's Sunflowers at the National Gallery. The judge, Christopher Hehir, imposed harsh sentences, excluding climate change arguments from their defense. The article contrasts this with lighter sentences for more violent offenses, questioning the consistency and fairness of the judicial system. It highlights the increasing severity of sentences for non-violent climate protests and critiques the exclusion of climate crisis context in legal defenses.
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Jack Mcgovan
Jack McGovan is a freelance journalist based in Berlin, covering climate, health and politics.
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New activists are using sabotage to highlight the climate crisis
The article discusses a series of disruptive actions by various climate activist groups in the UK and France, aimed at protesting the fossil fuel industry and advocating for more aggressive climate action. Groups like Pipe Busters targeted the Southampton to London Pipeline, which supplies aviation fuel to Heathrow, while Just Stop Oil and This Is Not a Drill attacked petrol pumps and buildings associated with fossil fuels. The French arm of Extinction Rebellion and the Tyre Extinguishers have also taken radical measures, such as filling golf course holes with cement and deflating SUV tires. The activists express frustration with traditional forms of protest and the lack of significant government action, such as the UK's decision to issue new licenses for North Sea oil and gas exploration.
Isidoro Patalano
Isidoro Patalano is a journalist based in Naples, Italy.
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Stony-faced eco mob ignore drivers' pleas to let them pass before they are dragged away in Rome
Eco-protesters from the Ultima Generazione group blocked a major motorway in Rome, causing significant traffic disruption and frustration among drivers. The protesters, advocating against the use of gas and coal, were eventually removed by police. Similar protests have occurred across Europe, including actions by groups like Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil, targeting transportation hubs and cultural institutions to draw attention to climate change. The article highlights the tension between activists and the public, as well as the broader context of environmental protests and governmental responses.
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Jack Ramage
Jack Ramage is a journalist based in Manchester, United Kingdom.
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Inside Just Stop Oil training sessions where new recruits are taught how to deal with angry drivers
Just Stop Oil, a British environmental activist group known for its controversial methods, requires potential recruits to undergo a rigorous seven-hour training session. These sessions, held in various UK cities, cover non-violent activism, mediation, and practical techniques for handling public anger. Despite public criticism and mixed reactions online, the group remains united in its belief that their disruptive actions serve a greater purpose in combating climate change. The BBC provided a unique insight into these training sessions, highlighting the group's commitment and the public's divided opinions.
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Rupert Read
Rupert Read is a professor of philosophy at the University of East Anglia. He is a former chair of Green House think tank, and a former Green Party of England and Wales councillor, spokesperson, European parliamentary candidate and national parliamentary candidate. Until recently Rupert was a ...
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Emergency action
The article reflects on the author's journey from recognizing the environmental degradation in his local area to becoming actively involved in Extinction Rebellion (XR), an organization focused on climate activism. The author discusses the impact of XR in raising climate consciousness and the challenges it faced, including the controversial Canning Town action. The piece explores the philosophical justification for civil disobedience in the face of climate crisis and the emergence of more radical groups like Insulate Britain and Just Stop Oil. The author questions the effectiveness of XR's approach and considers the need for new strategies to address the escalating climate emergency.
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Jack Shenker
Jack Shenker is an award-winning journalist who has reported from around the world, and whose work has been translated into several languages. Formerly Cairo correspondent for the UK's Guardian newspaper, where he led coverage of Egypt's revolution and counter-revolution, his writing has also ...
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The existential question for climate activists: have disruption tactics stopped working?
The article explores the evolving tactics of climate activism, particularly focusing on Extinction Rebellion's (XR) decision to shift away from disruptive protests. It discusses the internal debates within the environmental movement about the effectiveness of different forms of activism, the broader socio-political context in the UK, and the need for a coherent narrative linking climate issues with broader social and economic injustices. The piece highlights the mutual respect among different factions of the movement and emphasizes the importance of diverse tactics in the fight against climate change.
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Lauren Sproule
Lauren is a freelance multi-media journalist based in London, United Kingdom. Lauren's work includes a recently produced audio documentary on trauma support for volunteer firefighters and has appeared on CTV, CBC, the Ottawa Citizen, Times & Transcript, Ottawa Magazine, and CFRA Radio. Lauren ...
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Edward Burtynsky's photos are stunning — but do they move people to take environmental action?
Edward Burtynsky's exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery in London showcases his extensive career in environmental photography, featuring 94 large-format photographs, 13 murals, and an augmented reality experience. The exhibition aims to inspire environmental action, though opinions on its effectiveness vary. Some visitors are captivated by the visual impact, while others believe it falls short of prompting real change. The article also discusses the role of activist group Just Stop Oil and their disruptive tactics to draw attention to environmental issues, highlighting the complex relationship between art, activism, and funding from fossil fuel companies.
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Ej Ward
EJ Ward is a Broadcast Journalist based in London, United Kingdom. With experience working across a range of media EJ is skilled at broadcast journalism and live reporting. Experienced in managing a newsroom he currently works as a News Editor and Producer for Sino Radio UK, part of the GBTIMES ...
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Police powers are minimising the effectiveness of protests with eco-groups arrested within seconds
Just Stop Oil's protest tactics have evolved in response to the UK's stringent protest restrictions under the updated Public Order Act. Police are swiftly arresting protesters, raising concerns about the future of effective demonstrations. Human rights law experts, including Jun Pang from Liberty, have criticized the law as 'dangerous' for its broad and severe implications on the right to protest. The government defends the law as a balance between daily life and protest rights, while police cite their duty to uphold the law, which now makes it illegal to interfere with key national infrastructure.
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Kim Willsher
Kim Willsher is an award winning journalist based in Paris, France, writing for The Guardian, The Observer and the Los Angeles Times.
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Extreme weather: heat strains healthcare systems, says WHO; Nasa to meet climate experts – as it happened
Extreme weather events are straining healthcare systems in the northern hemisphere, with the World Health Organization highlighting the impact on vulnerable populations. In Vermont, over 200 people were rescued following severe floods. Kentucky faces flash floods with ongoing rescue operations. Egypt is experiencing power cuts due to a heatwave, while Spain's coastal waters have reached record high temperatures. Climate activists in Scotland have blockaded oil sites, and the EU is assisting Greece in combating wildfires. Political actions in Spain focus on water management ahead of the general election.
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