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Trump probably wasn't hoping for an increase in the use of renewable energy...

Despite President Trump’s recent announcement about backing out of the Paris Climate Agreement or the subsidies for fossil fuels being higher than those for ‘green energy’, the world and even America are making strides toward adopting renewable energy. By Victoria Womersley The Renewable Energies Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21) states that the global energy transition is well…

What has given you faith in humanity after the #LondonBridgeAttacks ?

In this time of unrest and anxiety, we have complied a list of reactions we believe highlight the greatness in British attitudes. By Molly Newhouse This guy won’t let terror run his life! Man runs with pint in his hand [from Twitter]2. Respect and solidarity is shown to those who lost their lives- flowers are left at the scene.  [Getty Images, from BBC]3. Sadiq Khan, the London Mayor, has spoken…

Opinion piece by Riche: should you be angry about Trump's attitude to climate change?

At first glance, Riche could only feel indignation at Trump’s dismissal of the Paris Climate agreement, but as he delves deeper, he realises that this rebutted anger can be channelled into something positive. Opinion piece by Jean-Pierre Riche. After such a long process over the years to reach an agreement in Paris COP 21, and setting a new dynamic for the fight against climate change, Mr.…

What has the world said in response to Trump's decision to pull out of the Paris Agreement?

After Trump pulled out of the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, many have been wondering if all hope is lost? We’ve complied a list of some main people who have spoken out and shown that climate change cannot be ignored. By Molly Newhouse   Here are some condemnations of Trump’s decision to pull out: Angela Merkel: said, “We need the Paris agreement to protect all of creation. Nothing can and nothing…

If only one thing empowers you today, it will be this article. Change is possible.

  According to Thompson Reuters Foundation, last week ex-President Obama said that while politicians can guide climate change policies, it’s the businessmen seeking to cut on energy consumption and waste, or mothers taking action out of concern for the future of their children that can make a real difference. By Victoria Womersley Is Obama right? Each and every one of us leaves a carbon footprint…

Political party UKIP putting safety concerns first- Newhouse reports

Following a fight at a mini-rally, a larger UKIP rally in Hartlepool was cancelled.   The Leader of UKIP was going to be present at the larger rally, but it is clear UKIP have decided that it may not be safe. It is great to see political parties putting safety concerns at the forefront in their campaigning.   Source: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/ukip-leader-forced-cancel-rally-123359757.html…

Plane safely lands despite missing wheel

A plane safely landed in Florida despite loosing a wheel mid-flight.   The Beanstalk are glad that everyone on the plane, although perhaps shaken up, is alright.   You can watch a video of the landing here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-us-canada-39755281/tense-moment-plane-lands-without-wheel  

Spotlight: Old Disney star is making a statement.

Is Hayley Kiyoko just what the LGBTQ+ community ordered? BY Paulina Zielinska Many people feel like they owe Hayley Kiyoko a great Thank you. She is known for her part of Stella on Disney’s Lemonade Mouth movie, or playing Velma in Scooby doo. However, these days are long gone and many people do not realise she has in fact turned to the music industry. She has been singing and songwriting all of…