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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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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 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...

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Why COP26 failed on fossil fuels

For 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...

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What would a climate emergency plan look like?

Across the world, national and local governments are declaring a climate emergency on the back of dire warnings from UN scientists about the need for urgent...