http://uk.oneworld.net/article/country/826/ en_GB_uk OneWorld UK - United Kingdom United Kingdom A campaign for all seasons http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/164077/1/ Large billboard adverts appear today in over 900 locations across England depicting typical British seasons that could soon look very different because of the impacts of climate change. Afghanistan - the price of peace http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/86007 Avoiding failure in Afghanistan means embracing its patronage politics—bribes and all, argues Alex De Waal. Digital bankruptcy http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/86005 Lord Mandelson seems hellbent on stifling online creativity, says Bill Thomspon. Medical Justice mixture http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/164079/1/ Scars of torture - and mulled wine and mince pies. 20 green heroes and villains http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85999 World leaders and negotiators will meet in Copenhagen in December to discuss the future of our planet. As the debate intensifies, the New Statesman’s panel of environmental experts have chosen their heroes and villains – politicians, activists, companies and institutions. Ghost Forest haunts Trafalgar Square http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/164068/1/ A Ghost Forest from Ghana is in Trafalgar Square before it moves to Copenhagen for the international climate change conference. Newcastle named UK's most sustainable city http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85996 Newcastle tops Britain's latest Sustainable Cities Index, knocking the previous two winners – Bristol and Brighton – into second and third places respectively. UK Energy Bill under fire http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/164060/1/ The proposed Energy Bill that would allow the British Government to raise money to fund carbon capture and storage demonstration projects "does nothing to prevent new large coal plants being built with only a small fraction of their emissions being captured," a leading environmental group warned today. Art of a changing world http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85994 The Copenhagen climate change negotiations are a focus not just for talks and discussions but also for artists: exhibitions on the topic include Earth: Art of a changing world, which runs 3 December to 31 January at the Royal Academy in Picadilly. Become a Sanctuary Champion http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/164052/1/ Six steps to save sanctuary. No thank you, Mr Straw http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85987 Judging by his recent statements, British Justice Secretary Jack Straw seems to expect a “thank you” note from Susan Alexander in the next few days. But Parliament has allowed the principle of open justice to be seriously undermined - which is why Alexander will not be writing a “thank you” note. Climate and sanitation: partners in shame http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/164046/1/ It may seem far-fetched but success stories in changing sanitation behaviour in developing countries might offer insights for the difficult transition to low carbon lifestyles for the rich. Is immigration a privilege or right? http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85984 Owen Barder argues that the rights of immigrants should be no different from those of existing citizens. These are tough questions. Owen Abroad London African Film Festival http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85981 New currents in narrative forms are the special focus of the London African Film Festival 2009: "We are showcasing debuts by a wide range of dynamic, young film-making talent and the most creative of TV/film practitioners to celebrate the energy that young Africans from all corners of the continent have brought to drama as they embrace the digital age." Countries roll back progress on corruption http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/164035/1/ A handful of countries are responsible for the failure of a crucial meeting to agree an effective mechanism that would give a global anti-corruption treaty real power, four major NGOs said today.