http://uk.oneworld.net/article/archive/1987 en_GB_uk http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85952 As politicians meet for more climate talks in Barcelona, they continue to be fixated on measures like carbon trading that will only exacerbate the climate crisis. Fortunately, argues Kevin Smith, the last year has shown that direct action against carbon-intensive projects can deliver results. http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85907 A British MP is urging colleagues to back a parliamentary motion in favour of a 55 mile an hour speed limit, an end to domestic flights by 2011 and a requirement that TV must provide at least two hours viewing a week on the climate crisis. http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/163890/1/1987 "When a feisty young married woman inspires a church minister known for his inappropriate choice of women to join a campaign to end poverty, the result is an explosive mix that takes them into a world that neither bargained for." http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85857 Duncan Green of Oxfam discusses whether radical ideas of the non-governmental sector should be held in check by a sense of political realism. From Poverty to Power http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85668 We desperately need an answer as climate change activism flounders. Duncan Green outlines the success story of the Global Campaign for Education. From Poverty to Power http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85631 The G20 Finance Ministers meeting in London on 4 September will be marked by a day of action. http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85577 Environmental campaigners are set to stage a number of protests across central Scotland, which could cause disruption to the coal industry. + Scottish climate activists to target coal industry http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85480 William Easterly says it's all over for the Millennium Development Goals. AidWatch http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/162988/1/1987 The London Museum has a new display marking the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Anti-Apartheid Movement - "As an example of the power of collective action, this history still has great relevance today." http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85327 Here's a tricky one. Suzy Dean and her Modern Movement colleagues argue for more cheap flights and airport runways. This renders her somewhat unwelcome in these parts but her constructive criticism of anti-capitalist protesters deserves attention. Times Online http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85282 Liu Xiaobo has been detained without trial since last December. Here he compares life as a dissident in Beijing before and after the arrival of the internet. The Times http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85136 Wednesday's actions in London: a "Climate Emergency" iceberg demo outside the Excel Centre where the G20 are meeting the following day, a Climate Camp at the European Climate Exchange in Bishopsgate, and a Stop the War demo at the US Embassy and Trafalgar Square. + Red Pepper's Twitter coverage + G20 Voice + Live from the G20 Protests + 'We won't pay for their crisis', say Brussels groups http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/84901 Support for Robert Mugabe from Zimbabwe's neighbours is inexplicable. Kumi Naidoo and other civil society leaders have resorted to a hunger protest in desperation. from OneWorld US http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/84602 As international climate negotiations opened today in Poland, activists took over the Washington DC office of Environmental Defense. Dr. Rachel Smolker read a statement, which said, “My father was one of the founders of this organization, which sadly I am now ashamed of..." + Climate change will reverse human development http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/159901/1/1987 Indian NGO Jagori, a women’s training and resource centre is organising a two week training programme at Kangra, Himachal Pradesh in northern India. The course aims to equip rural youth with skills to build a just and gender-sensitive society.