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Words to make us wonder and wander through alternative future worldsFollowing a successful launch in 2021, we are delighted to announce the second Extinction Rebellion global short story competition. Hosted by XR...
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Words to make us wonder and wander through alternative future worldsFollowing a successful launch in 2021, we are delighted to announce the second Extinction Rebellion global short story competition. Hosted by XR...
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New government departments, but no new sign of real energy securityAfter reaching a hundred days in office, the United Kingdom Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak sought to revitalize his premiership with a cabinet reshuffle and a...
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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...
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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....
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Economic prospects in 2023Each 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...
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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...
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Top 5 rapid transitions with Dave BorlaceWe asked UK-based Youtuber Dave Borlace, producer and host of green ideas channel Just Have a Think, to share his top 5 examples of rapid transition that...
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What does COP27 mean for rapid transition?This year’s COP27 took place in Sharm El Sheik, Egypt, at a time of multiple threats facing the international community. Things do not look good. A fossil...
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Moore of the Wright stuff: COP27, cooperation, and calling peak fossilsThe Sinai is falling away beneath me, and the sound of overcrowded conference halls is clearing from my head. I’m flying out of COP27 and, I suspect like...