News: Hourglass Newspaper

LETTER FROM THE EDITORS

March 01, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

Dear Readers, Here at The Hourglass we receive some interesting letters. Recently, we received 3 emails asking why veganism was being ‘excluded’ from the newspaper (these were the words of one writer). Had they sent in articles on veganism that had been excluded? No. I replied that I have been vegan since 2003.

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BRITAIN RETURNS TO DEEP COAL MINING

March 01, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

Formal planning approval for the development of the Cumbrian Metallurgical Coal Project, also known as the Woodhouse Colliery, was given in March 2019 by the Development Control Committee of Cumbria County Council. The decision was ratified in October despite warnings by environmentalists that the authorities had failed to consider the greenhouse gas emissions of…

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Extinction Rebellion UK: Remembering Iggy (Raphaël Coleman) who died on 6 Feb 2020.

February 10, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

Iggy Fox, you will be missed and remembered. It has been an honour and a privilege to have known you, even if it was all too brief.  You were a true warrior, who tirelessly worked on behalf of others, on behalf of all life. You had the fire of youth and a wisdom…

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THIS IS WHY I REBEL

February 07, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

James ‘Iggy’ Fox died on 6 February. He was 25, had given up a career in science to join XR and fought hard for the cause, especially for Indigenous rights. Iggy was a burning bright soul and he will be deeply missed by us all. Here is the article he wrote…

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ROUGH SLEEPERS FACE WORSENING CONDITIONS

February 01, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

According to more than 230 studies looking at weather events around the world, there is evidence that human activity is increasing the risk of extreme weather. The reality of worsening weather conditions has not gone unnoticed by more vulnerable members of society. “Any extreme weather…

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I CLIMBED A 60FT TREE TO SAVE COLNE VALLEY

February 01, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

I had been at the Stop HS2 camp in Colne Valley since the summer. Initially I’d only wanted to visit, but I fell in love with the area. This little patch of heaven was under threat of being bulldozed for the sake of HS2 – a ridiculous plan to…

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Grow trees, not the economy

February 01, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

“System change not climate change” is such a grand statement and yet it begs the question: change what system and how? From the clothes we buy, to the food we eat, economics touches upon everything we do. If we’re going to change anything, the economic model is a…

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What does creative resistance mean?

February 01, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

Artists have often contributed their artwork to activist movements, or made work about social issues, but some of the most powerful forms of creative resistance can be found taking place outside the gallery walls, on the streets. Many climate actions use creativity and I would argue that it is the use of art and…

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HARD-HITTING FACTS

February 01, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

JessicaTownsend meets climate scientist Professor Kevin Anderson Listening to Professor Kevin Anderson talk about climate science is like plunging into the winter sea: vivid and uncomfortable, but ultimately life-enhancing. His message, and the way he presents it, are bracing. This is because the facts that the Professor of Energy and Climate…

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