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Author Archives: Max Spokes

Max (he/him) was formerly Environment News Editor and Climate Columnist at The Blue. He is in his final year studying History and Politics at Balliol.

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‘The New Climate War’: Michael E. Mann on how to fight the climate inactivists

by Max Spokes April 16, 2021April 16, 2021
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Seaspiracy lays bare our societal detachment from the natural world

by Max Spokes April 9, 2021April 9, 2021
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Climate anxiety and writing to cope: welcome to my column!

by Max Spokes April 2, 2021May 5, 2023
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Oxford report argues green Covid recovery is essential, but not yet underway

by Max Spokes March 10, 2021May 5, 2023
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Somerville College announces full fossil fuel divestment

by Max Spokes February 26, 2021May 5, 2023
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Oxford to host online European Reception

by Max Spokes February 26, 2021February 26, 2021
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City Council to invest £50m in retrofitting homes

by Max Spokes February 20, 2021May 5, 2023
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Oxford City Council awarded funding to decarbonise public buildings

by Max Spokes February 16, 2021May 5, 2023
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St John’s Occupation, one year on: college have “failed to keep their promises”, campaign says

by Max Spokes January 29, 2021July 18, 2021
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by Max Spokes January 23, 2021January 23, 2021

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Oxford Union: This House Believes that the Commodification of Women’s Bodies Has Gone Too Far

Max SpokesJun 29, 20257 min read
Oxford Union: This House Believes that the Commodification of Women’s Bodies Has Gone Too Far

Bee Barnett reports on the recent debate at the Oxford Union concerning whether the commodification of women’s bodies has gone too far. Image by Esther…

OVARY IT – Losing my Cycle, Losing Myself

Max SpokesJun 27, 20254 min read
The image shows a tampon with red sequins on, against a lilac background.

‘My menstrual cycle hates me and, honestly, the feeling is mutual.’

Love Letters: The Last One

Max SpokesJun 27, 20255 min read
The image shows a cream envelope with a small pink heart on the seal. Behind the envelope there is a pink cloud with small pink hearts.

‘Perhaps I’m hoping that this column had that effect on someone: the same effect as a kind conversation during an essay crisis. ‘

Cowley Flavors: Mario’s

Max SpokesJun 26, 20256 min read
This image shows a street sign which reads 'Cowley Road', against a brick wall.

‘Arrive hungry, order quickly, savor slowly, and have a small chat over espresso with the staff.’

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