environment
Bristol and the Climate Crisis
Watch: How will flooding affect Bristol?
The council is already drafting strategies to protect us from flooding caused by climate change – and we've taken a look at them.
Bristol and the Climate Crisis
A toxic chemical is being sprayed in Bristol despite pledges, but progress is being made
That circle of dead grass or shrivelled weeds surrounding a bench in a park is probably caused by a weed killer at the centre of a long-running controversy.
Bristol and the Climate Crisis
How Bristol communities are building grassroots action to tackle climate change
Bristol and the Climate Crisis
What the ‘code red’ climate change report means for Bristol and beyond
Watch: Final fight over Bristol Airport expansion begins
Amid council infighting and climate inaction, a public inquiry starts on the South West's biggest climate decision. Priyanka Raval speaks to activists and local politicians to try and untangle how the inquiry works and who is throwing their hat into the ring.
A green jobs revolution must go beyond construction and manufacturing
West of England metro mayor candidates are talking big on low-carbon employment in the Bristol region. Meeting the challenge of net-zero will mean not just meeting campaign promises but considering fairness, inclusion and how all our jobs can become greener.
'Fossil fuelled public sector pensions reveal deep political faultlines on climate crisis action'
Over 100,000 local public-sector pensions are invested in firms that threaten our future. The reasons why are complex – but the situation is not compatible with Bristol’s zero-carbon pledges, says Adam Cantwell-Corn
Green shoots of hope: Climate solutions from around the globe
Bristol is already considering various initiatives to tackle climate change and mitigate its impacts. Safeguarding our planet’s future depends on international action – only so much can be done at a local level – but there are success stories our city can draw on.
