Review: Anthroposphere
Every aspect of our lives has become linked to the climate change dialogue in some way, whether it be the food we eat, the clothes we buy, or the companies we support. The general public is growing more and more aware to how climate change impacts our lives at all levels.
Kiki Smith: I am a Wanderer
Kiki Smith is a wanderer. This is the word she uses to describe herself, for she has no desire to seek control over the direction of her work within its creative journey. Yet despite this lack of agenda, it is clear that her art is imbued with socio-political significance.
Climate crisis Oxford Citizens’ Assembly meets for first time
Last weekend saw the first meeting of the new Oxford Citizens’ Assembly on Climate Change.
The first of its kind in the country,...
St Edmund’s Hall pledges to go green as ten year strategy is launched
St Edmund’s Hall Principal Katherine Willis has announced St Edmund’s 10-year strategy, which focuses on making the college greener, more diverse and more accessible....
Oxford Citizens Assembly on Climate Change opened to members of public
The opportunity to observe the Oxford Citizens Assembly on
Climate Change has been extended to members of the public.
Oxford City Council has opened registration to...
The Brazilian rainforest fires mean we have no time to lose in tackling climate change
There can be no place for the well-meaning warm words and slow action of the Paris Agreement in the era of environmental emergencies.
Oxford University leads network to combat global warming with AI
The European Commission has announced the funding of a new
Innovative Training Network, which will train PhD students in Machine Learning Skills
to address Climate Change....
Bishop of Oxford joins call for action on climate change
The Bishop of Oxford, Rt Revd Stephen Croft, joined thousands in Westminster on Wednesday to demand action on climate change.
‘Time Is Now’ saw...
Extinction Rebellion holds parody of University Encaenia ceremony
Last week, on a day reserved for the prestigious Encaenia ceremony, Extinction Rebellion took to the streets of Oxford to raise awareness of climate...
Wadham commits to full divestment from coal and tar sands
The decision is a major victory for student campaigners, who have been pressuring colleges and the University to withdraw financial support for the fossil fuel, tobacco and arms industries.
Fiddling while the planet burns
Faced with a climactic crisis, we need action rather than further study.
Oxford to hold citizens’ assembly on climate change
The assembly, which will meet for the first time in September, will involve a randomly-selected representative sample of Oxford citizens. It will help consider new carbon targets and additional measures to reduce emissions.
When Layla met Greta
Layla Moran, MP for Oxford West and Abingdon, met this week with climate activist Greta Thunberg during the Swedish campaigner’s visit to Parliament.
Speaking...
The real emergency
While there may or may not turn out to be a Plan B for Brexit, there is no Planet B for us.