Scientists & academics engaging in civil disobedience to secure a livable future
Revised 23 July, 2026 This is the story of how one of the most influential climate papers, the so-called “Wedges paper” came into existence, thanks to the support of a company that is one of the main causes of the climate crisis and has a significant financial interest in the outcome of the technologies described … Read more
We all want the same things: a liveable planet, a safe home and an affordable energy bill 🌍🤝 Yet here in the Netherlands, we remain heavily reliant on fossil fuels. This leaves us vulnerable to international tensions and volatile energy prices. Meanwhile, the consequences of the climate crisis are becoming increasingly apparent. Whilst major polluters … Read more
The coalition agreement between D66, CDA, and VVD, published on January 30, 2026, states that at least 4 nuclear power plants will be built. The locations Eemshaven, Borssele, Terneuzen, and Maasvlakte are mentioned. But nuclear energy is not a good idea. Cabinet plans The central government states1: “The cabinet is opting for more nuclear energy … Read more
As a scientist, I take action because I want to tell society that the world is heading in the wrong direction. I take action to drive the transition forward, in the hope that people will eventually realise that things have to change. The biggest stumbling block at the moment is the fossil fuel subsidies that … Read more
Good news: On 20 May 2026, a large majority of countries in the United Nations General Assembly voted to support the International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion concerning states’ obligations to combat climate change. This vote is the third and step in a extraordinary, years-long effort to establish climate justice as a matter of enforceable … Read more
With the holidays just round the corner, the question arises: shall we fly? For most climate activists, it’s a no-brainer, but we do occasionally get asked this by family or friends. Someone might say, for example, that it’s better to fly to Barcelona than to drive there. Here’s what the Klimaatwiki has to say on … Read more
By Halcyon, Aneth and Siem (names known to the editors) During the Floating Parade in June 2026, dozens of boats decorated with flowers will sail through the Westland region in the Netherlands to celebrate the floriculture industry. While this spectacle attracts large crowds every year, floriculture is often anything but sustainable. Participants do not necessarily … Read more
Explosive growth in clean technologies has pushed an old coal-heavy scenario out of the realm of plausibility, according to a recent study. But there’s more work to be done. this article has been republished under a Creative Commons license from Yale Climate Connections. Thanks to the transition from fossil fuels to clean technologies, what used … Read more
Young people worry about the climate – we know that. But what does education do about those concerns? International research shows: too little. And that can be done differently – especially if we also take the children’s age into account. Climate education falls short What can schools and parents do to equip young people for … Read more
We are facing surging oil prices and rising costs for fertilisers, food and other commodities. Trump’s reckless actions in Iran are pushing the global economy to the brink of an economic crisis. Many are seizing the opportunity to start drilling for oil and gas in the North Sea. This Carbon Brief paper debunks the myths … Read more