COP26 “Nothing to Lose”

“For the activist, the legal ramifications of their actions are no longer proportional to the dire consequences of failure. Such is the importance of decarbonization.” The reasons why climate activists become active get lost. Wanstead Climate Action’s reasons to travel to Glasgow and protest at COP26 are multiple and self-evident. While the last 18 monthsContinue reading “COP26 “Nothing to Lose””

COP26 or COP-OUT

At midday Kathy is at the JP Morgan building, the rest of the Wanstead Activists have joined up with the crowd of protesters marching up Waterloo St and she watches as they come towards her. The fanfare is preceded by heart-beating drums and the shrill call of the lead drummer’s whistle. The ever present hi-viz-wearingContinue reading “COP26 or COP-OUT”