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 … Continue reading Great Strides Toward Renewable Energy Despite Trump’s Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement
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! 2. Respect and solidarity is shown to those who lost their lives- flowers are left at the scene. 3. Sadiq Khan, the London … Continue reading Heartening reactions to the London attack: top 5 photos.
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 … Continue reading Am I really furious about Mr Trump’s decision to quit the Paris Climate Change 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 … Continue reading Message from the world: climate change cannot be ignored
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? … Continue reading People Power is the Key to Fighting Climate Change
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 … Continue reading UKIP prioritises safety by cancelling rally
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
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 … Continue reading Spotlight: Old Disney star is making a statement.
As the US deploys warships and a submarine's in positions it could attack North Korea with, bonds between the US and Japan and China strengthen. Pence claimed 'President Trump is determined to work closely with Japan, with South Korea, with all our allies in the region, and with China'. Pence even later referred to Japan as … Continue reading US and North Korea: Asian allies created
Will Saudi Arabia's involvement with the UN Women's Rights Commission force the state to improve the way women are treated within Saudi Arabia? BY CAITLIN NOBLE Saudi Arabia has been elected to serve on the UN's Women's Rights Commission from 2018, prompting widespread criticism. One of the organisations condemning the move is human rights group UN … Continue reading Saudi Arabia on the UN Women’s Right Commission
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