China experienced its hottest ever month in July, and simultaneously broke records for rainfall and flooding.
The heatwave that affected the Paris Olympics would have been “virtually impossible” without climate change, according to World Weather Attribution. And while it was hot in Paris, Morocco saw temperatures of 48C.
Some good news from Debt Justice in the form of a victory for Mozambique, which had been expected to pay back a $2 billion loan that was secured through corruption, and financed in London in secret. It ought to be illegal for politicians to take out secret loans that their citizens have to repay, but so far the UK government has rejected calls to prevent London banks from doing it.
The Campaign for Better Transport are planning some advocacy around international rail travel and how it can be encouraged over flying. If you’ve ever taken the train abroad, could you share your experiences in their survey?
The Young Green Briton challenge is a competition that gets young people to develop sustainable business ideas in school. It’s just finished and I’ve heard good things about it, and I know some schools that want to pick it up next year. The project is crowdfunding at the moment to cover next year’s costs, if you want to make a contribution.
Well look at that, I actually had time to write this week. Three articles below.
This week’s articles
Could you be a climate ambassador?
It’s a busy time for climate action in schools at the moment, responding to what appears to be years of pent-up demand. Schools want to manage their grounds for wildlife, teach sustainability better and reduce their carbon footprint, and they’re looking for help. A host of new projects have emerged to support schools, including the…
Tackling energy poverty with Energise Barnsley
Climate action is often portrayed as a middle class concern. I’ve been told on many occasions that organic food and electric cars are all very well for those that can afford them, but are not for the likes of me and mine. Green issues are at best seen as an indulgence, and at worst an…
Regenerative farming in the Moroccan desert
The oasis is an evocative geological feature – a life-saving island of greenery in an otherwise barren landscape. They have provided stop-over points on trade routes, refuge for political outcasts, and today an estimated 150 million people live in oases. The reason that an oasis can sustain life in the desert is of course the…
The Earthbound Report 