Blake Morrison grew up in Yorkshire – and made his escape from his traditional conservative background via literature. But since the Brexit referendum he has often felt like a stranger in his own country.
Jeremy Seabrook on the virulent nostalgias which obscure an essential conflict – how to reconcile the needs of the planet with the necessities of economics?
Palm-oil corporations are threatening the rich rainforests Liberians depend on. Veronique Mistiaen hears from environmental lawyer Alfred Brownell, who’s doing all he can to safeguard them.
In order to avoid climate breakdown, over 80 per cent of known fossil-fuel reserves must stay in the ground. Danny Chivers has this round-up of social movements targeting mines, rigs, infrastructure and investment.
Lifestyle changes are no substitute for collective action. But personal carbon-cutting still matters. Mike Berners-Lee lays out a nine-step carbon detox.