Commentary

World Water Day: 5 stories of rapid transition

In the midst of a climate emergency, we are reminded that billions of people don’t have access to the safe water and sanitation they need. To accelerate...

Commentary

Picture the future: call of nature

This is the first of a series of blogs for Rapid Transition focusing on evidence-based hope from volunteer-led groups who are taking action to restore...

News

Evidence based hope in a pocket sized chap book

Last week saw the launch in Wellington, Somerset, of a book of Hope Tales for a positive future published in the style of an historical “Chapbook” – a...

Commentary

Words to make us wonder and wander through alternative future worlds

Following a successful launch in 2021, we are delighted to announce the second  Extinction Rebellion global short story competition. Hosted by XR...

Commentary

New government departments, but no new sign of real energy security

After reaching a hundred days in office, the United Kingdom Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak sought to revitalize his premiership with a cabinet reshuffle and a...

Commentary

Why didn’t anyone tell me rapid transition was possible?

Fossil fuels still run our economies and our lives. And now the chief from an oil company is poised to lead the climate talks. I can’t help asking… Is...

Commentary

What could 2023 mean for Rapid Transition?

2022 was a year punctuated by climate disasters. The destruction wrought by climate impacts around the world was, at times, difficult to fully comprehend....

Commentary

Economic prospects in 2023

Each year the Financial Times polls a group of economic analysts on what they think the next year holds in store for the UK. RTA member, the New Weather...

Commentary

COP15: lion or lamb, phoenix or dodo?

“Biodiversity is fundamental to human well-being and a healthy planet, and economic prosperity for all people. Including for living well in balance and in...