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Month: November 2021
How a Misunderstood catchphrase became an excuse
Prof. Mark Smith – 25th November 2021 There are serious debates to be had around the nature of care, some of which have been surfaced …
5 Things Scotland can do NOW
Set Scotland free It isn’t hard to find things to be grim about. Scotland is politically sclerotic, the pandemic just won’t go away, world leaders …
COP26: First the Good News
First the good news. Except is there really any good news in the wake of COP26? Virtually everyone accepts that events in Glasgow took us …
Changes Must be made, but Not by us
If every single promise made at COP26 is kept and fully implemented on time then the world will still breach the +2C temperature ceiling that …
Obama Blames Nationalism
Robin McAlpine – 10th November 2021 In his speech to COP26, Barack Obama told the world that the reason we’re not tackling climate change is …
WhY the Oil Barons Can’t Survive a Green New Deal
Craig Dalzell – 10th November 2021 Two years ago this week, Common Weal launched our Common Home Plan – the world’s first national-scale, fully costed, comprehensive Green …
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Impact of Extraordinary Citizens’ voices
Scott McLean – 11th November 2021 The Impact of Extraordinary Citizens’ Voices on Climate Policy Marginalised Voices After her speech at a climate justice rally …
Back to the Future with Community Social Work!
Colin Turbett – 11th November 2021 Community social work is at the heart of Common Weal’s ideas for a new National Care Service – our …
COP26 Reflections From a whistlestop tour
Robin McAlpine – 4th November 2021 I start my visit to COP26 at the Green Zone. There’s a reason for this; when COP26 was announced …