Climate

If enough voices make themselves heard, change is possible. But securing action from decision-makers comes with its challenges. Campaigner Denis Fernando explains how to get your council to act on climate (and how to respond if they say no).

The government was planning to make changes to the system that shapes how our towns and communities develop. But backlash from our supporters and other organisations has provoked a re-think. Find out about the campaign against proposals to the planning system and why it's important.

Coal mine proposal casts long shadow over UK government’s climate credibility

The UK is set to host the UN climate talks (COP26) in Glasgow in November 2021. But while the UK government claims to be a climate leader, it's currently involved in 4 cases that may worsen climate breakdown. Read about the cases.

We’ve heard it before, “have you seen the emission figures? Look at China and India, it’s all their fault!”. This is a myth that we’ll debunk by addressing some popular beliefs surrounding global emissions.

This November, world leaders will descend on Glasgow to discuss the climate crisis. Photo ops and PR stunts aside, it's a real chance to take action on climate. Read our simple guide to the UN climate talks.

BBC survey finds almost 9 out of 10 councils have declared a climate emergency but more than a third support policies that increase emissions

Time running out to prevent climate chaos

Trade has a huge impact on the climate. But we just don't talk about it. The UK government has pledged to hit net-zero by 2050, and is hosting this year's UN Climate Talks. Yet the links between climate change and the ways we trade are often ignored.

80,000 strong letter opposing oil field handed in to 10 Downing Street