Tag: climate change

Climate Emergency! Now What?

Last week the House of Commons made history by becoming the first parliament in the world to declare a ‘climate emergency’. But what can we do about it? Clare Hymer argues that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal is the way forward.
Decarbonise by 2050? – Not Good Enough

A new Committee on Climate Change (CCC) stating that we can decarbonise by 2050 is welcome news, but it doesn’t go nearly far enough argues Aaron Bastani.
Generation Left?
James Butler is joined by Keir Milburn to discuss his new book ‘Generation Left’.
The Rebel Alliance: Extinction Rebellion and a Green New Deal

Extinction Rebellion and AOC’s Green New Deal have made global headlines. Can their aims be aligned to prevent climate catastrophe? Guest host Aaron Bastani will be joined by journalist and environmentalist George Monbiot and economist Ann Pettifor.
If Notre Dame is a Tragedy, Then What is the Future We Are Creating?
This week the news has been dominated by two stories: the Notre Dame fire, and Extinction Rebellion’s ongoing protest at government inaction on climate change. Aaron Bastani argues the media response to these events prompts important questions around what it is that constitutes a tragedy.
Generation Climate: Why Young Labour Must Support Every Youth Strike
Young Labour must seize the opportunity to tap into their vast but largely inactive membership, galvanising a new generation of climate activists and bridging the gap between traditional environmentalism and the labour movement in the process, write Chris Saltmarsh and Troy Hawkins.
Red Plenty? Labour for a Green New Deal
Aaron Bastani is joined by Clare Hymer and Chris Saltmarsh to discuss the recent launch of 'Labour for a Green New Deal'. Could a Labour government allow Britain to transition from fossil fuels?
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'.