Send in the lawyers to win the fight against climate change
15 August 2018
A rash of court cases is challenging governments and fossil-fuel interests on climate inaction. Some question whether such actions are legitimate – they are
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How a tiny festival could save Scotland's coastal culture
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A festival created on a tiny island and now touring the coastline of Scotland shows how the small and local can punch well above their weight in cultural influence
How women are rallying round the cause of climate injustice
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From natural disasters to food and water shortages, women are more affected by climate change than men. An inspiring podcast looks at their fightback – starting in court
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Rock layers show our sun has been in same cycle for 700 million years
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