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Zero carbon Britain: Rising to the climate emergency

A new report out today from Rapid Transition Alliance founding member the Centre for Alternative technology (CAT) looks at how the UK can cut energy demand...

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You Really Don’t Want to Get This Award

Bad sport award winner Saudi Arabia This is the second year that our Cool Down network of sports people working for a sustainable future have held a...

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XR Wordsmiths are hosting a Solarpunk Storytelling Showcase

Can you imagine a rapid transition to a better world? Climate action group Extinction Rebellion is looking for entrants for its first international writing...

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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...

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World Car Free Day

Today is World Car Free Day – a day where people all around the world get to experience the wonder, joy and freedom that comes with removing cars from our...

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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...

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Winners of the Bad Sport Awards 2022 announced

The winners of Bad Sport Awards 2022 have been announced. The awards, which were launched this year, are calling out greenwash and sportswash in...

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Will you be the winner of the first ever Golden Monkey Award?!

Calling all art students! Contribute to the global art community with COP_ART26! Win the first ever Golden Monkey Award and £250 prize money! The Art of...

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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...