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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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City Council to provide more emergency lockdown accommodation for rough sleepers

by Max Spokes January 20, 2021January 20, 2021
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Government proposals to deregulate gene editing unveiled at Oxford Farming Conference

by Max Spokes January 7, 2021January 7, 2021
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Oxford professors recognised in New Year’s Honours List

by Max Spokes January 4, 2021January 4, 2021
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Oxford professor elected President of British Ecological Society

by Max Spokes December 18, 2020December 18, 2020
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Prioritise natural regeneration to address climate and ecological emergency, report urges

by Max Spokes December 16, 2020December 16, 2020
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Arts figures call on PM to extend Right to Roam in English countryside

by Max Spokes November 30, 2020December 1, 2020
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Write for Rights: Oxford students join Amnesty International campaign

by Max Spokes November 21, 2020November 21, 2020
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The ‘green industrial revolution’: We’re on fire and Boris will bring a hose (by 2030-ish)

by Max Spokes November 19, 2020November 19, 2020
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Shadow Chancellor calls for “emergency measures” on climate as Labour proposes £30bn green recovery

by Max Spokes November 10, 2020November 25, 2020
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University releases plans for net zero carbon and net biodiversity gains by 2035

by Max Spokes October 26, 2020October 26, 2020

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InterMEDIAte: Growing up with a Fictional Role Model 

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“I hope the whimsy which adds colour to my life will never leave and that your presence helps me persevere through my academic career.” Eliza…

Wild Swimming Society Fundraiser Reveals Major Issues with Oxford’s Water Quality 

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In the UK, February consistently sees some of the coldest temperatures. At this time of year, we usually stay inside, wrapped up in blankets with…

Will Trump’s ‘Softer Touch’ in Minneapolis Work Politically? 

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ICE troops in Minneapolis.

Once again, the eyes of the world have turned to Minneapolis. This January, the killings of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti by masked Immigration…

Redefining humankind: Remembering Dr Jane Goodall (1934-2025)

Max Spokes Feb 11, 2026 4 min read
Redefining humankind: Remembering Dr Jane Goodall (1934-2025)

It is difficult to quantify Dr Goodall’s brilliance. When listening to her talks or reading her books, one is reminded that this formidable force is…

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