Tag: climate change

Youth Strike 4 Climate: ‘We are challenging the systemic exclusion of young people from climate dialogue’
As thousands of children walk out of school to protest climate crisis, we spoke to a 15-year-old organiser about how the strike came about, how it has been coordinated and why it's important.
The UK Needs a Green New Deal, And It Stands Within Our Grasp
Since Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez danced her way onto the political stage, interest in plans for a ‘Green New Deal’ to move the US away from fossil fuels while tackling economic inequality has skyrocketed. If we’re to see something similar in the UK, we’re going to have to fight for it ourselves, argues Clare Hymer.
London’s Air Quality Is a Problem, But Sadiq Khan’s Congestion Charge Isn’t the Solution
From April this year, Sadiq Khan plans to impose a new congestion charge of £11.50 per day on minicab drivers in an attempt to reduce air pollution in London. But with the charge set to cost up to £4k each year to drivers already on the brink of poverty, this policy needlessly pits people against planet, argue Kulsoom Jafri and Charlie Macnamara.
2019: What’s Next?
For the first #NovaraFM of 2019, James Butler is joined by Aaron Bastani to look ahead at what 2019 holds in store.
Brexit and the Climate Crash: Time for a Reality Check
The political impasse surrounding Brexit has created a significant distraction from the news that we have 12 years or less to ensure the future habitability of the planet. Steve Rushton argues it's time to point to the anti-climate motivations of some of the highest profile Brexiteers and put climate change back on the agenda.
Extinction Rebellion: Arresting Climate Change?

After 96 arrests in 2 weeks #ExtinctionRebellion have got climate change in the headlines. But can this movement last? Founder Roger Hallam and Novara Media’s Clare Hymer join us to discuss.

5 Reasons I’m Not Joining the ‘Extinction Rebellion’
New environmental group Extinction Rebellion are gaining significant media attention for staging mass acts of non-violent 'civil disobedience’ in opposition to climate change. Climate justice activist Chris Saltmarsh explains why he won't be joining the movement.
Extinction Rebellion? George Monbiot on the Politics of Climate Change
On #NovaraFM, James Butler is joined by George Monbiot to discuss the launch of Extinction Rebellion, and the politics of the climate movement.
Anglo-Arabia: Khashoggi, Gulf Wealth & the War in Yemen
On #NovaraFM, James Butler is joined by David Wearing, author of 'Anglo-Arabia: Why Gulf Weath Matters to Britain' to discuss the Khashoggi affair and the rise of the Gulf monarchies.
A Ban on Fracking Is Common Sense. Here’s Why
As an avenue for new energy, fracking is decidedly backwards. Corbyn's proposed ban is only a first step in a commonsense renewable revolution, argues Aaron Bastani.
Nervous States: Reason, Feeling, War
On #NovaraFM, James Butler is joined by Will Davies to discuss his new book 'Nervous States: How Feeling Took Over the World'.
Climate Breakdown, Melts in Meltdown

On this week’s episode of The Bastani Factor Aaron looks at some of the biggest stories of the week, including the Observer giving space to the most marginalised voices in Britain and the fact that the climate is very likely screwed.

Tanks on Labour’s Lawn?

Tonight Dan Carden MP makes his #tyskysour debut, on May’s speech, his journey to Westminster, and his brief as shadow minister of international development. With Michael Walker and Eleanor Penny.
Want to Save the Climate Justice Movement? Join a Union
The climate justice movement has for too long been confined to the fringes of political discourse because there’s been a clear split between climate and labour organising. This urgently needs to change, argues Chris Saltmarsh.
A New Dark Age?
On #NovaraFM, James Butler is joined by James Bridle, to discuss the politics of technology, silicon prometheanism, how to think about the present – and why nothing seemed to happen after the Snowden leaks.
4 Reasons Heathrow Expansion Serves the Few, Not the Many
Plans for a third runway at Heathrow are being voted on by parliament in June. While the Tories are backing the proposal, Labour have prevaricated on taking a position. Here are four reasons Heathrow expansion only serves a wealthy elite - and why it’s high time Labour took a stand against it.
Raj Patel: a History of the World in Seven Cheap Things
James Butler is joined by author, activist and academic Raj Patel to discuss 'A History of the World in Seven Cheap Things', and explore the relation between climate, capitalism, colonialism – and the future of the planet.
Fossil Fuel Companies Need You to Like Them – That’s Why They’re in Your Community
Big oil companies are targeting local events for sponsorship deals to buy their way into communities in which they have vested interests. We can’t let the fossil fuel industry get away with greenwashing its image, argues Mat Hope.