UK becomes first country to declare ‘environment and climate change emergency’
The UK Government has become the first in the world to declare an official ‘environment and climate emergency’. MPs passed the landmark motion today (May 2) which environmentalists hope will force through legislation to tackle climate change and encourage other governments to follow suit. There is no specific definition of what an ‘emergency’ entails and …
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Vegan Presenter Chris Packham Secured A Ban On Bird Shooting, So Vandals Hung Dead Crows Outside His Home
Vandals left two dead crows hanging outside vegan BBC presenter Chris Packham’s home after he successfully secured a ban against bird shooting. The Wild Justice group, which was founded by the naturalist, recently brought about the abrupt banning of a ‘general licence’ which allowed 16 species of birds to be shot. The shooting industry were …
Meet the school children inspiring thousands to skip class to demand climate change action
A global wave of school strikes is set to continue this week as young people urge world leaders to make significant commitments on climate change. Renowned Swedish activist Greta Thunberg began the movement, which encourages students to walk out of class in organised mass protests aimed a catching the attention of powerful decision-makers. Last year, …