Tristan Kennedy

Save Ourselves

How a Small Blog Became a Thorn in the Side of Corporate Climate Denial

With just six members of staff in its UK office, DeSmog has become a world-leader in rectifying environmental shithousery.
Tristan Kennedy
10.20.21
nature

Lockdown Helped to Create a New Generation of Young, Black Birdwatchers

Plus, data shared with VICE shows that around three times as many 18 to 29-year-olds took up the hobby over the last year.
Tristan Kennedy
4.12.21
Save Yourselves

Banning the Sale of Wild Meat Might Actually Make Pandemics More Likely

Conservationists have advocated a ban to prevent future pandemics and protect biodiversity. A new study suggests it might do the exact opposite.
Tristan Kennedy
3.1.21
climate

Britain’s Trade Advisers Include a Man Who Called Climate Science ‘Absolute Crap’

When VICE World News asked one adviser for comment, he challenged us to a debate on YouTube.
Tristan Kennedy
1.29.21
climate

These Kids Are Suing European Governments Because of the Climate Crisis

The young climate activists, aged from eight to 21 years old, appear to have judges from the European Court of Human Rights on their side.
Tristan Kennedy
12.14.20
Coronavirus

I Work as a Contact Tracer. We're Harassing Vulnerable People Because of Flaws in the System.

Tired, sick and distressed people are regularly getting more than ten calls a day because the "world beating" NHS system hasn’t been thought through.
Anonymous
11.10.20
Save Yourselves

The Uncomfortable Truth About 'Rewilding'

As David Attenborough recently pointed out, rewilding could save the world. But it’s private landlords who are currently leading the charge.
Tristan Kennedy
11.4.20
pollution

The 'Sportswashing' Behind One of the World's Biggest Cycling Teams

Critics say the petrochemical company INEOS bought Team Sky to launder its reputation as one of Britain's worst polluters.
Tristan Kennedy
9.21.20
Facebook

The Loophole Allowing Climate Change Denial to Spread On Facebook

“If Mark Zuckerberg wanted to do something about this, he could do it immediately," says a campaigner.
Tristan Kennedy
8.21.20
cycling

Cycling Has Never Been More Popular – Now Could Be the Time to Revolutionise Travel

Transport is now the UK's largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. But a new-found enthusiasm for cycling during lockdown could transform how we get around.
Tristan Kennedy
7.9.20
climate crisis

Reversing the Climate Crisis Isn't On You. We Need to Change the Entire System

For starters, 71 percent of all global carbon emissions come from just 100 companies.
Tristan Kennedy
6.18.20
climate help

Five Campaigns That Could Actually Save the Planet That Need Your Support

By all means go vegan and give up flying, but until we force institutional change, nothing's getting better.
Tristan Kennedy
6.18.20
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