It began in 2021, when a climate justice coalition successfully forced multi-billion dollar corporation Shell to back out of developing the Cambo oilfield situated off the west coast of Shetland, keeping 170 million barrels of oil in the ground. Shell said it was a commercial decision. What they meant was that the risks and […]
Stirling ReUse Hub provides refurbished products to the local community. Its mission is to reduce waste, contribute to inclusive community wealth-building, and influence consumption habits. These are the stories from its people. When Johnny was seven years old, he watched a family friend build a shed out of reclaimed wood. He was sent for […]
June already and a full moon. I take my tea to the top of the garden where I can look out across the hills. It’s been a cold spring and in our small glen these early mornings are still dewy. Cool enough for a thick jumper, fresh enough to clear my head. Everywhere is […]
On the 25th March 2023, as a side-event of the UN water conference held in New York, Women from XR Global linked live to three regions in Uganda to listen to voices rarely heard: the women who live on the frontline of climate change. The technical challenges were significant: the most impacted areas are […]
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