Tag: UK
British Airways nearly as polluting as all vans on UK roads...
Possible is calling for a “progressive tax” on aviation such as a frequent flyer levy that would increase taxes on flights the more someone flies in a given year.
UK judge denies US request to extradite Assange
“I find that the mental condition of Mr. Assange is such that it would be oppressive to extradite him to the United States of America.”
UK regulators give okay to use psychedelic drug to treat depression...
"We think this could be a treatment for a number of depressive disorders besides major depression, including PTSD, treatment-resistant depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and possibly some types of substance abuse."
UK proposes ban on live animal exports for slaughter
"Today marks a major step forward in delivering on our manifesto commitment to end live exports for slaughter."
UK halts fracking, effective immediately
"Fracking moratorium is thanks to years and years and years of work by local communities, campaigners and fierce political pressure."
Protests across Britain against Johnson’s suspension of parliament
“We're fighting for democracy and for a society that works for the 99 percent, not the elites that Trump and Johnson serve.”
UK’s only fracking site stops work after two earthquakes in less...
“Even small vibrations at ground level can be the sign of far more damaging impacts deep underground.”
Scotland generates enough wind energy to power itself twice
“These are amazing figures, Scotland’s wind energy revolution is clearly continuing to power ahead.”
UK government confirms ban on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton swabs
"So today I am taking action to turn the tide on plastic pollution, and ensure we leave our environment in a better state for future generations."
Fracking filthy fuel
England is the only country within the UK where fracking is currently allowed.