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Wilding – Isabella Tree, Picador (2018) & Regenesis – George Monbiot, Penguin Random House (2022)

Wilding – Isabella Tree, Picador (2018) & Regenesis – George Monbiot, Penguin Random House (2022)

At their core, these two books reach a similarly stark conclusion. Our diets, and the farming practices which enable them, need a dramatic make-over. Both authors set out their own transformative visions for ecologically sustainable food production. Wilding, by Isabella Tree, describes a pioneering project to rewild a 3500-acre manor

War in Ukraine – Medea Benjamin & Nicolas Davies, OR Books (2022)

War in Ukraine – Medea Benjamin & Nicolas Davies, OR Books (2022)

Benjamin and Davies’ concise book offers an analysis of the war’s historical backdrop. In turn, it questions the prevailing Western narrative that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is little more than a conflict between liberal democracy and Vladimir Putin. The authors start by outlining the “frozen and unresolved” nature

Universal Journalist – David Randall, Pluto Press (2021)

Universal Journalist – David Randall, Pluto Press (2021)

A ‘how-to’ guide for journalism, this book covers topics from handling quotes to online research. The book’s author, David Randall (former assistant editor of The Observer), chronicles the 'universals' of good journalistic practice and outlines the pitfalls of inaccurate reporting and rushed judgement. It’s an engaging

G20 finance heads face reform calls from Global South - Al Jazeera

G20 finance heads face reform calls from Global South - Al Jazeera

G20 finance heads face reform calls from Global SouthFinance ministers and central bank governors are meeting at the IMF to discuss challenges facing global economy.Al JazeeraAlexander Kozul-Wright

A salmon tax: could Norway’s plan share the benefits of the seas? The Guardian

A salmon tax: could Norway’s plan share the benefits of the seas? The Guardian

A salmon tax: could Norway’s plan show the way to share the benefits of the seas?Oslo wants to raise taxes on its aquaculture industry, which could provide a model for how to better manage the marine environmentThe GuardianAlexander Kozul-Wright

Cuba's new parliament will face a familiar economic hangover - Al Jazeera

Cuba's new parliament will face a familiar economic hangover - Al Jazeera

Cuba’s new parliament will face a familiar economic hangoverSlammed by sanctions, the pandemic, and high inflation, Havana is making piecemeal reforms which may not be enough.Al JazeeraAl Jazeera

Black Sea grain initiative: Russia reluctantly agrees to a two-month extension - IPS

Black Sea grain initiative: Russia reluctantly agrees to a two-month extension - IPS

Black Sea Grain Initiative: Russia Reluctantly Agrees to ExtensionThe Black Sea Grain Initiative (BSGI) has been extended for two months, although there is fear that Russia may not agree to another extension.Inter Press ServiceArmed Conflicts