Martin WattersAustralia’s hard line on refugees leads to cycle of offshore horrorAt 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, 2018Feb 9, 2018
Martin WattersShould 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, 2017Nov 21, 2017
Martin WattersTrump casts shadow over Standing Rock victoryThe construction of a controversial oil pipeline through Native American tribal lands has been halted in the United States, casting doubt…Dec 30, 2016Dec 30, 2016
Martin WattersNew gas drilling sparks fracking showdown in the UKFracking has been approved in Nottinghamshire — the third UK project given the green light this year despite local concerns.Nov 16, 2016Nov 16, 2016
Martin WattersMining communities still hurting in aftermath of Brazil dam collapseThis article recently appeared on the Equal Times news site.Sep 8, 2016Sep 8, 2016