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Politics vs. the Planet: Who’s Winning?
#environment
Politics vs. the Planet: Who’s Winning?
Politicians often talk about protecting the environment, but their actions don’t always match their words. While some push for real climate policies, others support industries that contribute to pollution and deforestation. They may attend climate summits and launch green initiatives, but real change depends on whether they prioritize sustainability over short-term economic gains. Public pressure plays a key role in holding them accountable and ensuring that environmental policies lead to meaningful action.
Rats Run Wild: Birmingham Faces Victorian-Style Disease Crisis Amid Bin Strike Chaos
- Wednesday, 09 April 2025
Birmingham may face a 19th Century-style public health emergency due to an ongoing bin strike, according to senior Tory Kevin Hollinrake. The Unite-led dispute has seen tons of household waste left uncollected, attracting rats that are feasting on the rubbish and roaming freely. Conservatives in Birmingham are demanding the city council declare a public health emergency amid fears of disease outbreaks when spring temperatures rise.
