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CBC
15-07-2025
- Politics
- CBC
What young activists think of David Suzuki saying we've lost climate change fight
Canadian environmentalist David Suzuki made headlines last week when he said in an interview with digital news outlet iPolitics that humanity has lost its fight against climate change. Aishwarya Puttur, a former youth climate adviser to the federal government, says she believes there is time left to fight against climate change. Lily Yang, part of Canada's official delegation to a 2025 UN forum on sustainable development, says activism should be focused on dealing with big polluters and industries.
ABC News
10-07-2025
- Politics
- ABC News
Rainbow Warrior bombing 40 years on
On July 10 1985, agents of the French secret service blew up and sank the Greenpeace vessel Rainbow warrior in Auckland harbour. The ship was on it's way to Morura Atoll in the South Pacific, to protest French nuclear weapons tests. 40 years on, activists say the attack that was designed to silence the movement, has only made it stronger.
The Guardian
07-07-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Tony McNally obituary
My friend Tony McNally, who has died of cancer aged 81, was an activist determined to devote his energy to environmentalism. During the 1990s he was one of the organisers of 'green shows' at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. In 2003, he established Climate Change Solutions (CCS), a not-for-profit company, which, over the following two decades, acted as a key adviser for climate change initiatives across the Midlands and nationally. It organised conferences and exhibitions and promoted a wide range of renewable energy technologies, in 2004 pioneering an annual hydrogen fuel conference at the NEC, and latterly championing solar energy. Tony was a director of the Heart of England community solar farm and the driving force behind the West Midlands Bright Solar Future taskforce. Born in Cookstown, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, while he was still a child Tony moved with his parents, James, a factory worker, and Mary, an auxiliary nurse, to Birmingham to find employment after the second world war. They were lodged in a disused army barracks in the spectacularly ill-named Hollywood, on the edge of Birmingham, and Tony left Bishop Challoner secondary school in King's Heath at 15 with no qualifications. He joined the army and served for three years in Germany. He got involved in socialist politics on his return. During the 1960s and 70s within the Young Communist League and Communist party he and his colleagues developed a new approach to leftwing politics, engaging with youth rebellion, feminism and environmentalism. Tony rejected old dogmas and stuck to these reformist principles throughout his life. One of his early notable actions came when he climbed Oliver Cromwell's statue outside the House of Commons the day after Bloody Sunday in 1972, protesting about the shooting of civil rights marchers. He continued to campaign on key issues of the day: as one of those organising the two people's marches for jobs that passed through the Midlands in 1981 and 1983; in solidarity with the miners in their fight against pit closures; protesting for nuclear disarmament; and in support of Vietnamese, Chilean, South African and more recently Palestinian people, in their struggles against repression. Tony is survived by his wife, Ruth Longoni, whom he married in 1971, their daughter, Rebecca, and grandchildren, Emily and Lewis, and by his brother, Tom.
Associated Press
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
'The Adventures of Fuzzy and Buzzy' Continue in New Children's Book About 'Speedy's Tree and the Disappearing Forest'
written by Josh Brandstadter; illustrated by Soraya Bartolome; on sale March 21, 2025 'Fuzzy and Buzzy are the perfect companions for literature-based science adventures. Their story captivated my first graders while engaging them in rich content. We can't wait for our next adventure!'— Stacy Wolfe, elementary school teacher RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 / / -- Brandylane Publishers, Inc. of Richmond, Virginia, is excited to announce the release of a new children's book, ' The Adventures of Fuzzy and Buzzy: Speedy's Tree and the Disappearing Forest,' written by Josh Brandstadter and illustrated by Soraya Bartolome. Dynamic bear and bee duo Fuzzy and Buzzy are back in this second installment of their eponymous adventures—and this time, they're helping Speedy, a lightning-fast but forgetful squirrel who just can't seem to remember where he left the special tree where he keeps all his nuts and seeds. Together, Fuzzy, Buzzy, and Speedy search for Speedy's tree—only to discover that the forest surrounding it has been entirely felled by humans and their giant machines. While they mourn this part of the forest, Fuzzy and Buzzy nevertheless are determined to welcome Speedy into their own forest, and offer to help him move his nuts to their own beloved woods—while also combatting the destruction of the forest by planting some of them so that new trees can grow. Packed full of themes of teamwork, kindness, friendship, and environmentalism, including a section that tells young readers what they can do to help care for the planet—reusing and recycling paper, planting trees, and donating to organizations that help save forests—and paired with whimsical stylized artwork from Spanish artist Soraya Bartolome, 'The Adventures of Fuzzy and Buzzy: Speedy's Tree and the Disappearing Forest' released on March 21, 2025. 'Fresh off their first adventure, Fuzzy and Buzzy are enjoying their forest when something new catches their eyes. An excited visitor introduces them to a new threat, one which they have never seen before. The health and well-being of their home ecosystem is at risk, but with some collaboration and forward thinking, they come up with a solution which will benefit everything from the smallest seeds to the largest trees.' 'About the Author' Josh Brandstadter lives in Dover, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Jamie; his children, Emery and Ayla; his dogs, Tom Petty, Janis Joplin, and Biggie Smalls; and his cat, Olivia Newton-John. He is a science teacher and track and field coach at Dover Area High School. He has always had a passion and appreciation for nature and all it has to offer. When he isn't in the classroom, you'll find him spending time with his family in the great outdoors. 'About the Illustrator' Soraya Bartolomé is a Spanish illustrator, book editor, and music teacher. Her artwork is characterized by colorful and playful drawings that reflect her love for life and creativity. Outside the world of art, her passion is music and spending time with friends. Interviews available upon request. Brandylane Publishers, Inc. is an independent press located in Richmond, Virginia, that has published books since 1985. 'The Adventures of Fuzzy and Buzzy: Speedy's Tree and the Disappearing Forest' (hardcover, 34 pages, $26.95 / paperback, 34 pages, $15.95) is available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other fine booksellers. PR Team Brandylane Publishers, Inc. +1 804-644-3090 email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
New York Times
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
How ‘Colors of the Wind' Became a Generational Rallying Cry
In January, Lanie Pritchett expressed her displeasure with the second inauguration of President Trump by passionately lip-syncing a 30-year-old Disney song. 'I had this rage in me,' the 22-year-old theater major at Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas said in an interview. 'It was a rough day for a lot of people. I thought, I can't do much, but I can share my thoughts.' Her thoughts were encapsulated in a few lines from 'Colors of the Wind,' the power ballad from Disney's 1995 animated film, 'Pocahontas.' Specifically, 'You think the only people who are people are the people who look and think like you / But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger, you'll learn things you never knew you never knew.' She uploaded a TikTok video with the overlay, 'me arguing with magas for the next four years' — and a caption explaining that her progressive views partly stem from 'Pocahontas' being her 'favorite princess movie growing up.' It quickly racked up more than half a million views. Pritchett, who is a lesbian, was raised in a conservative household in East Texas, where she and her sister would give living-room performances of 'Colors of the Wind' while the 'Pocahontas' DVD played in the background. She now views the song as an important commentary on queer inclusivity, cross-cultural understanding and environmentalism. 'Obviously, that movie has its problems,' Pritchett said, 'but the music was really good.' In fact, 30 years after Disney released 'Pocahontas' in theaters in June 1995, the film's Oscar- and Grammy-winning track has broken out as a beloved entity with millennial and Gen Z fans. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
