Story of change
When everything changed: the US & UK economies in World War IIBoth the United States and the United Kingdom has within living memory gone through a period of very rapid transition in terms of a huge reduction in the...
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When overnight, flying becomes impossible: the volcanic revelationAt the end of 2018 reported sightings of drones near a runway of the UK’s second most busy airport, Gatwick, led to the grounding or redirection of all...
Commentary
Why COP26 failed on fossil fuelsFor the first time at a key climate summit, the F word got a mention in the final text: fossil fuels. Yet even then, extensive lobbying ended with the word...
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...
News
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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Winners of the Bad Sport Awards 2022 announcedThe winners of Bad Sport Awards 2022 have been announced. The awards, which were launched this year, are calling out greenwash and sportswash in...
Commentary
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...
Story of change
Work less, gain more? The 4 day working weekResponding to a recession in the early 1990s, the public sector in the Netherlands began offering a four-day week to staff to save money. Since then it has...
Story of change
Work less, recover better? How a shorter working week answers many post-pandemic problemsThe four-day week is gaining interest and new supporters as an effective response to economic and employment problems caused by Covid-19. Working less to...