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A place for insight, analysis and action.
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22 September 2021
Why we’re calling for polluters to pay for the damage they cause
by Olivia Hanks
Olivia Hanks explains why finance for loss and damage needs to be a key part of COP26 negotiations.
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19 July 2021
Not zero: why we should be wary of ‘net zero’ climate targets
by Olivia Hanks
Olivia Hanks explains why carbon emission targets need to move on from 'net zero'.
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21 May 2021
Now is the time to act on the Policing Bill
by Olivia Hanks
Olivia Hanks outlines key action to take now to challenge the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill.
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10 September 2020
6 principles for a green and just recovery
by Olivia Hanks
We need to come together to ensure that climate justice is central to the post-Covid future of our economy, says Olivia Hanks.
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12 June 2020
How a fair tax system could help us Build Back Better
by Olivia Hanks
Olivia Hanks shares how a fairer tax system could lead to a more just, peaceful and sustainable world, and why churches have a key role to play in speaking about tax as a moral issue.
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8 June 2020
It's time to Build Back Better for a safe and just future
by Olivia Hanks
'Normal' was failing millions of people. Olivia Hanks looks at ways to get involved in the campaign to #BuildBackBetter from the Covid-19 pandemic.
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24 February 2020
It’s time for schools to teach the climate and ecological crisis
by Olivia Hanks
The Youth 4 Climate school strikers are calling for a better education. Olivia Hanks looks at their important new campaign Teach the Future.
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25 October 2019
Tackling the climate emergency: what can councils do?
by Olivia Hanks
In less than a year more than half the UK's local authorities have declared a 'climate emergency'. Livvy Hanks outlines 7 things your council can do to make a difference.
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23 July 2019
A brief history of Quakers and banking
by Olivia Hanks
From founding Barclays to backing credit unions – Olivia Hanks takes a look at Quaker work on banking.
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23 May 2019
Hearing the call of the climate crisis
by Olivia Hanks
From Extinction Rebellion to the school strikes, Quakers have been part of a whirlwind of climate action in 2019. Olivia Hanks looks at how we keep up the pressure.
