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The 1.5C global warming target is a ‘delusion’, warns climate scientist who fled Los Angeles
Global heating

The 1.5C global warming target is a ‘delusion’, warns climate scientist who fled Los Angeles

Two years ago, NASA climate scientist Peter Kalmus decided to leave Los Angeles, fearing climate change-induced wildfires

Hefty jail terms for Just Stop Oil activists ‘set a terrible example for the rest of the world’
Climate activism

Hefty jail terms for Just Stop Oil activists ‘set a terrible example for the rest of the world’

‘The public can expect to see renewed and radical disruptive action in the months ahead,’ one protest expert says after Just Stop Oil activists sentenced to four and five years in prison

‘You can’t criminalise your way out of homelessness’: UN expert warns of politicians attacking rough sleepers
Housing

‘You can’t criminalise your way out of homelessness’: UN expert warns of politicians attacking rough sleepers

UN expert Balakrishnan Rajagopal is telling governments to stop criminalising homelessness. He talks human rights, the housing crisis and the far-right

Hate speech, snooping and benefits: How government policy has ‘violated disabled people’s rights’
Disability rights

Hate speech, snooping and benefits: How government policy has ‘violated disabled people’s rights’

UK ‘no longer a leader in disability rights’ as UN finds Tory policy has led to ‘hate’
Disability rights

UK ‘no longer a leader in disability rights’ as UN finds Tory policy has led to ‘hate’

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COP28: What is it, why is it important and why is an oil boss in charge?
climate crisis

COP28: What is it, why is it important and why is an oil boss in charge?

I care for my husband and mum full-time, 24/7. The UK government thinks I’m worth £10 a day
Katy Styles

I care for my husband and mum full-time, 24/7. The UK government thinks I’m worth £10 a day

‘Substantial efforts’ needed to improve knowledge of homelessness, landmark UN report says
homelessness

‘Substantial efforts’ needed to improve knowledge of homelessness, landmark UN report says