Protesters stop traffic at Hanger Lane, the Blackwall tunnel and Wandsworth BridgeInsulate Britain activists have staged three morning roadblocks in central London, leading to dozens of arrests and confrontations with drivers stuck in heavy traffic at …
Patel pledges six months in prison or big fines for motorway protesters
Government will introduce tougher powers to deal with climate change activists who block major roadsProtesters disrupting motorways will face up to six months in prison or unlimited fines under plans to stop climate campaigners bringing traffic to a ha…
Port of Dover blocked by Insulate Britain activists
Port remains open, but roads to eastern and western docks obstructed by 40 campaignersCampaigners from the group Insulate Britain have blocked the Port of Dover as part of their protests over climate emissions.More than 40 people, who have been involve…
Martin Rowson on the energy crisis and M25 injunction – cartoon
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Climate activists face prison for blocking M25 after injunction granted
Government wins high court ruling to deter Insulate Britain’s motorway-blocking protestsEnvironmental activists blocking the M25 face possible imprisonment after National Highways was granted an injunction against their protests, the transport secretar…
Climate activist injured and colleague killed in Highlands paramotor accident
Man supporting Sacha Dench’s bid to circumnavigate mainland Britain before Cop26 killed in incident on SaturdaySacha Dench, who was attempting a world-first circumnavigation of mainland Britain in a paraglider to raise awareness about the climate crisi…
Are the Wombles really the best children’s characters to tackle the climate crisis?
The stars of 1970s television have been announced as ambassadors for the British government’s #OneStepGreener campaign. But would the Octonauts and Go Jetters do better?From Wimbledon Common to Kelvingrove park – the Wombles, Britain’s much-loved envir…
Green protesters bring M25 traffic to a halt for second time this week
Police arrest activists as Insulate Britain activists target London traffic during morning rush-hourDozens of environmental protesters have blocked traffic on Britain’s busiest motorway for the second time in three days.Activists from Insulate Britain …
Anxiety and biscuits: the climate cafes popping up around the world
Organisers say showing people they are not alone in their fears is key to instigating climate actionKathy Kilmer tried bringing up the climate crisis twice at a recent dinner party, but it didn’t go well. Guests quickly turned the conversation to other…
Animal Rebellion paints Buckingham Palace fountain red
Group linked to Extinction Rebellion says Queen has ‘blood on her hands’ over hunting and animal agricultureAnimal rights activists linked to Extinction Rebellion have painted the fountain outside Buckingham Palace red, accusing the Queen of having “bl…