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Martin Watters

Martin Watters

Australia’s hard line on refugees leads to cycle of offshore horror

At the start of 2018 there were hundreds of men detained on a remote island in the north of Papua New Guinea (PNG), after trying to seek…

Feb 9, 2018

Australia’s hard line on refugees leads to cycle of offshore horror

Feb 9, 2018

Martin Watters

Should trade unions support fossil fuel divestment?

This September, the UK trade union movement made a historic decision to support a campaign to strip millions of pounds worth of fossil fuel…

Nov 21, 2017

Should trade unions support fossil fuel divestment?

Nov 21, 2017

Martin Watters

Trump casts shadow over Standing Rock victory

The construction of a controversial oil pipeline through Native American tribal lands has been halted in the United States, casting doubt…

Dec 30, 2016

Dec 30, 2016

Martin Watters

New gas drilling sparks fracking showdown in the UK

Fracking has been approved in Nottinghamshire — the third UK project given the green light this year despite local concerns.

Nov 16, 2016

Nov 16, 2016

Martin Watters

Mining communities still hurting in aftermath of Brazil dam collapse

This article recently appeared on the Equal Times news site.

Sep 8, 2016

Mining communities still hurting in aftermath of Brazil dam collapse

Sep 8, 2016

Martin Watters

Martin Watters

Communications specialist focusing on climate change, biodiversity, politics, labour, inequality and art. Union rep, sometimes activist. Australian in London.

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