Alice Bell
Co-run a climate charity. Also a writer, specialising in history and politics of science. Former academic and museum worker. Knitter. Baker. Very slow runner.
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'Quarter of Britons' drinking plant-based milks
Whether it's almond, soy or coconut it seems cow's milk is being ditched for alternatives.
Climate Perks
Want to lead on climate? Empower your staff? Kickstart a movement for clean travel? Check out a brand new way to encourage employees to take planet-friendly holidays from climate charity 10:10.
Alice Bell
If you're interested in pioneering a new scheme to help build cultural change from planes to trains, check out Climate Perks
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Carbon calculator: how taking one flight emits as much as many people do in a year
Even short-haul flights produce huge amounts of CO2, figures show
UK energy-saving efforts collapse after government subsidy cuts
Only 10,000 upgrades such as loft insulation happen each month compared with 65,000 in 2014, report shows
Alice Bell
Energy efficiency should be a key gov't priority - it saves lives and carbon, and a load of money with both. And yet new data shows upgrades have collapsed by almost 85% since 2014
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Crown backs down and ‘refines’ plans for offshore wind auction
Tender process will be made more transparent following warnings from energy companies
Alice Bell
Crown backs down "agreeing to fairer terms for renewable energy companies" - cool, but why couldn't they be also working to ensure provisions for community groups?
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Think tank won’t reveal who paid for report calling Extinction Rebellion ‘extremists’
Police officer, previously linked to Stephen Lawrence spying controversy, accuses non-violent environmental group of wanting to “break up democracy”.
Editorial Assistant, Bloomsbury Wildlife - London | The Bookseller Careers & Jobs
The opportunity Bloomsbury Wildlife is the world’s leading publisher of natural history books. Its list includes general...
Vagina Museum | What's On | Propose an event
A museum dedicated to vaginas, vulvas and the gynaecological anatomy. Currently in development.
The Infographic Energy Transition Coloring Book
An award-winning activity book, drawing people of all ages into the conversation about climate change and the energy transition.
Alice Bell
We've got a copy of the 2017 energy transition colouring book in the office and everyone talks about how gorgeous it is. They've got a kickstarter for an updated one kickstarter.com/projects/eller… (ht @mrchrisadams)
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Where are all the climate change songs?
Musicians have written exhilarating protest songs about everything from civil rights to apartheid, why has no-one done the same about climate change?
I've seen the future and it's Norwich: the energy-saving, social housing revolution
The 100 homes on Goldsmith Street aren’t just smart and modern. They may be the most energy-efficient houses ever built in the UK. Could this be the start of proper social housing?
Alice Bell
“It’s about people having good quality homes and low fuel bills. And we plan to build a lot more.”
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Communications Leads - Multiple job with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Communications Leads are responsible for leading and managing UKRI’s strategic communications and engagement activities.
On Resigning from the British Museum’s Board of Trustees
The British Museum is one of the world’s few encyclopaedic museums: it tells the story of how civilisation was built;...
Jeffrey Epstein Called Himself A “Science Philanthropist” And Donated Millions To These Researchers
MIT and Harvard said they don’t comment on donations. But the Santa Fe Institute said it may give away a donation it received in 2010.
Senior Organiser (NHS)
Location: London Salary: £34,819 full-time (pro rata for part-time) Hours: 4 or 5 days per week, one year fixed-term contract (expected to run September 2019 to September 2020, dependent on start date) with likely extension Application deadline:...
Street art group withdraws from museum exhibit over arms dealer sponsorship
A major producer of weapons sold to Saudi Arabia is accused of ‘art-washing’ for sponsoring a Science Museum exhibition
Alice Bell
Want exciting, relevant and interesting exhibits? Stop taking money from arms and oil companies
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BP boss says protests against its arts funding 'just feel odd'
Oil company’s stance on climate crisis not ‘worlds apart’ from activists’, claims Bob Dudley
Alice Bell
Nope, I'm pretty sure the "oddest approach" to climate change is burning a load of fossil fuels
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Fundraising & Events Intern
Alice Bell
Op to be our fundraising and events intern for a few months. You'll get some top-notch PR experience and get to work on climate change. Plus you'll have an absolute ball. creativeaccess.org.uk/opportunity/fu… (NB: only open to candidates from a BAME or lower socio-economic background)
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Alice Bell
Fab internship op if you're interested in working in climate change and PR. Only open to candidates from a BAME or lower socio-economic background. Deadline 25th. Do share with anyone who might be interested.
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Sir David Attenborough points climate change finger at Britain: 'We started it all in the industrial revolution'
Britain owes it to the world to take a lead on tackling climate change having "started the problem" with the industrial revolution, Sir David Attenborough has said.
The world famous naturalist told MPs that Britain should feel responsible having...