Politics

What does a Biden presidency mean for climate?

  Published:  25 Nov 2020     |       Last updated:  20 Jan 2021     |       4 minute read
Donald Trump's final days in power marked an extraordinary new low in US politics. With the now twice impeached ex-President finally out of the White House, what does a Biden presidency mean for climate, anti-racism and international co-operation? Head of Politics, Dave Timms, assesses.

Government bailouts: put people and planet first

  Published:  06 May 2020     |       4 minute read
Globally, COVID-19 has turned how our society works upside down, with massive impacts on health, jobs and how we live our lives. More and more people across the world are in financial and physical danger. As Rachel Kennerley explains, our government must make difficult decisions to help us recover both from the pandemic and from the climate crisis that we’re facing as well.

How do trade deals affect the environment?

  Published:  24 Apr 2020     |       3 minute read
Government decisions impact upon the climate and ecological crises in multiple ways, and trade deals are one of them. From fair and sustainable supply chains to upholding high standards, campaigner Kierra Box explores what can be done to make trade deals environmentally friendly.

25-year environment plan falls short

  Published:  25 Jan 2018     |       Last updated:  30 Jan 2023     |       6 minute read     |         |     Paul de Zylva
What does the UK government’s 25 year plan for the environment say? And will it really make life better for the next generation?