Human Rights
inspired by the debate on freedom of speech and the call to prevent hate speech, Nadia provokes us to think about the line between what we believe to be our rights and entitlements, and how they may impact the rights of others. the poem is not a reflection of her opinion, but aims to ask the question: who is on the right side of the human rights debate?
the myth of 'eco-friendly' consumerism
following last week’s global wave of climate change protests, Cassandra Wright opines about the role of single-use plastics in climate change, and the corporate agenda to promote ‘eco-friendly’ consumerism to deflect from their role in plastic manufacturing, and the subsequent environmental costs.
A Night at Waterloo Bridge
Bindu Devereux writes a poem in response to the Extinction Rebellion uprising of April 15th. it is a description of the community that formed at Waterloo Bridge - a glimpse of a world created by people who love life and refuse to give in.
women, collective action and climate change: in search of our unsung heroines
Nina Pušić’s article explores the importance of women in the climate movement, and the power of female-led collective action to move towards a low-carbon society. The piece is accompanied by the original artwork of Mary Beaty.