The author, a friend of Greta Thunberg, argues that the Madleen's voyage to deliver aid to Gaza was a lawful humanitarian mission and condemns its interception by Israeli forces. The piece reports that Thunberg was deported to Sweden via France while the status of the other 11 crew members remained unclear, and criticizes the Israeli government's treatment of the passengers and its blockade and military campaign in Gaza. It calls on the UK and international community to secure the crew's release, allow humanitarian aid through, and pursue an immediate ceasefire, framing the crisis as both a human-rights and climate-justice issue.

VICE is promoting the return of its print magazine in 2026 after a seven-year hiatus. The quarterly magazine is available as part of a $70 annual print-and-digital subscription, which includes four issues and access to members-only articles, columns, and documentaries. A digital-only membership costs $20 annually or $2 monthly. The summer 2026 issue, titled The Self-Destruction Issue, is sold out; new subscribers will receive the fall issue, The Optimized Issue.

Recent local election results are presented as evidence of strong public support, especially among younger generations, for clean‑air policies such as Ulez. The author argues that climate‑focused measures are essential for public health and disproportionately benefit working‑class and marginalised communities. Anti‑Ulez positions are criticised as short‑term and politically ineffective, with younger voters prioritising long‑term environmental stability. Continued expansion of clean‑air zones, public transport reform, and accelerated decarbonisation are urged as necessary steps toward a fairer, greener future.

Scarlett Westbrook, at 18, received an honorary doctorate from the University of London for her work in climate justice, making her the youngest holder of the award globally. Despite her achievements, she emphasizes that individual accolades are insignificant compared to the need for structural change to address the climate crisis. Westbrook reflects on her journey, the support from her community, and the importance of collective action and radical hope in fighting for a better world.

Ecuadorians voted to permanently end oil drilling in the Yasuní National Park, mandating dismantling of existing infrastructure and environmental remediation. The result follows years of activism led by Indigenous communities and highlights the ecological importance of Yasuní as a global biodiversity hotspot. Despite expected financial losses, the decision signals public willingness to prioritize environmental protection over oil revenue. The piece argues that wealthier polluting nations and corporations should compensate countries like Ecuador for preserving vital ecosystems and fulfilling their historical environmental responsibility.

Ecuadorians voted to permanently ban oil drilling in the Amazon's Yasuní National Park, a decision resulting from over a decade of indigenous community campaigning. The Ishpingo-Tambococha-Tiputini oil project, responsible for 12% of Ecuador's oil production, will be dismantled, and the government will implement a remediation process to address environmental damage. Yasuní, a region of immense biodiversity and home to indigenous communities like the Tagaeri and Taromenane, will be protected from further oil extraction and climate crisis impacts.

Warnings about catastrophic climate change have created an unhelpful dichotomy between denial and fatalistic doomerism, obscuring the real and ongoing human consequences of environmental disruption. Recent events such as Canadian wildfires, floods in Pakistan, and heat waves worldwide illustrate that climate impacts are already unfolding and will continue as a series of severe but survivable crises. Communicating climate change through human stories rather than abstract statistics is presented as essential to motivating meaningful action, as communities will endure future challenges through mutual support and collective resilience.

Criticises the UK government for expanding fossil fuel projects and promoting restrictive asylum policies while ignoring scientific warnings about climate change. Argues that climate-driven displacement will increase significantly and that the UK, as a major contributor to the climate crisis, has a responsibility to provide safe asylum routes. Highlights failures in current migration systems, including low asylum processing rates and unsafe accommodation. Calls for abandoning the Illegal Migrants Bill, creating safe pathways for refugees and implementing rapid decarbonisation as part of a humane and sustainable governance model.

An 18-year-old climate activist reflects on receiving an honorary doctorate from the University of London, expressing gratitude but emphasising that accolades are insignificant compared with the structural changes needed to address the climate crisis. She contrasts her voluntary activism with the survival-driven responses of those most affected by climate disasters, stressing that meaningful progress relies on collective action rather than individual achievements. Acknowledging the support of her community, teachers, family and political allies, she argues that transformative change is inevitable if people continue to fight for a better world driven by hope and solidarity.

Young climate activists criticize COP27 as exclusionary, dominated by fossil fuel lobbyists, and enabling Egypt’s authoritarian regime. Despite the summit’s shortcomings and human rights concerns, the gathering is viewed as a vital opportunity for global pressure and activism, particularly for imprisoned activist Alaa Abd Al-Fattah. The author calls for solidarity with Egyptian activists, greater climate justice measures, investment in renewable infrastructure, sanctions on major polluters, fulfillment of past financial commitments to vulnerable nations, and immediate global action to phase out fossil fuels.