campaigners

Politics

Mentally ill people being used as ‘political football’, campaigners say | Benefits

Mentally ill, sick and disabled people are being used as a “political football” to make the government seem tough rather…

Read More »
Environment

Campaigners fear plan to fight River Wye pollution has been shelved | Rivers

The government has been accused of quietly shelving a delayed plan to restore the polluted River Wye after letters from…

Read More »
Environment

Eyes in the sky: why drones are ‘beyond effective’ for animal rights campaigners around the world | Drones (non-military)

Late last year, UrgentSeas received an anonymous tip from a former employee at the Miami Seaquarium about animal tanks away…

Read More »
Environment

Campaigners warn over failure to curb Europe’s ‘runaway’ transport emissions | Air pollution

The failure to tackle Europe’s “runaway” transport emissions could lead to the sector pumping out nearly half of the continent’s…

Read More »
Environment

France’s appetite for frogs’ legs is endangering species in Asia, say campaigners | Endangered species

France’s hunger for frogs’ legs is “destructive to nature” and endangering amphibians in Asia and south-east Europe, a group of…

Read More »
Environment

Campaigners get go-ahead to challenge plans for oilfield in Lincolnshire Wolds | Oil

Campaigners have been given permission to challenge plans for a new oilfield in an area of outstanding natural beauty –…

Read More »
Environment

Act to save Dartmoor rainforest from sheep, urge campaigners | Trees and forests

There are acorns galore and tiny oaks sprouting from tussocky grass beside the gnarled ancient trees of Black-a-Tor Copse on…

Read More »
Politics

Easing law on marketing baby formula just helps big brands, campaigners say | Food & drink industry

Campaigners have spoken out against proposed changes to the law that would ease restrictions on marketing baby formula, arguing that…

Read More »
Environment

‘Tortuguita vive’: campaigners across US hail anti-Cop City activist killed by police | ‘Cop City’

At a gathering Thursday, the mother of an activist killed by police had a clear message on the first anniversary…

Read More »
Back to top button