Michele Theil
Michele Theil is a reporter covering climate and environment for the Big Issue. She has previously worked at Insider and the BBC covering Digital Culture, researching issues facing Black Britons, and writing about healthcare, race, the LGBTQ+ community, and lifestyle as a freelancer.
East London mayor says cars are a ‘necessity’ while unveiling his borough’s new climate strategy
Sustainable transport

East London mayor says cars are a ‘necessity’ while unveiling his borough’s new climate strategy

Meet the woman who’s making your Tube journey safer from air pollution
Air Pollution

Meet the woman who’s making your Tube journey safer from air pollution

Should we be worried about arsenic in the air?
Air pollution

Should we be worried about arsenic in the air?

How Daughters of the Ganges is bringing female artisans to the forefront
Meet the Maker

How Daughters of the Ganges is bringing female artisans to the forefront

In pictures: What does a car-free city look like?
Environment

In pictures: What does a car-free city look like?

Our children are choking on toxic air. It’s time we did something about it.
Air Pollution

Our children are choking on toxic air. It’s time we did something about it.

England needs a national traffic reduction target, campaigners say
Air Pollution

England needs a national traffic reduction target, campaigners say

‘Nothing fills that void’: 10 years since Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah died from air pollution
Air Pollution

‘Nothing fills that void’: 10 years since Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah died from air pollution

Air pollution: How does the UK compare to other countries?
Environment

Air pollution: How does the UK compare to other countries?

10 sustainable gifts to buy for your favourite person this Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day

10 sustainable gifts to buy for your favourite person this Valentine’s Day

De-influencing: How the anti-capitalist TikTok trend is eating itself alive
Overconsumption

De-influencing: How the anti-capitalist TikTok trend is eating itself alive

‘Make them pay their fair share’: BP’s record £23bn profit sparks calls for proper windfall tax
Energy bills

‘Make them pay their fair share’: BP’s record £23bn profit sparks calls for proper windfall tax