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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.

Posted inEnvironment News

Green New Deal and meal deals: Sunak statement criticised as ‘drop in the ocean’ for green recovery

by Max Spokes July 10, 2020July 18, 2021
Posted inEnvironment News

Oxford’s first rapid electric charger installed in Cowley

by Max Spokes July 9, 2020July 9, 2020
Posted inEnvironment News

Oxford air pollution increases for the first time in 8 years

by Max Spokes July 7, 2020July 7, 2020
Posted inOxford News

Oxford’s cycling and walking funds halved by Government

by Max Spokes July 2, 2020July 18, 2021
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UK failing on Paris commitments, climate scientist warns

by Max Spokes June 27, 2020June 27, 2020
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Oxford air pollution breaches legal limits, despite fall in emissions

by Max Spokes June 26, 2020June 26, 2020
Posted inLifestyle

The Value of Nature Walks

by Max Spokes May 20, 2020May 20, 2020
Posted inLifestyle

The Urgent Case for Rewilding

by Max Spokes May 12, 2020May 12, 2020

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“OULTC is a hugely welcoming club for players of all levels, whether you’re a seasoned competitor or completely new to tennis”. George Roberts explores how…

The Hiding Tree

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“When I was younger there was a valley near my house. It was this secret thing; you wouldn’t know it was there, but it was.…

Why does tragedy make us laugh?

Max SpokesJun 15, 20254 min read
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“As she explained the tragic news, we both had the strangest feeling: we were trying not to smile. We were children in detention, lips pursed…

“All of the Madness Needs Rooting Out”: Dominic Cummings at the Sheldonian

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“All of the Madness Needs Rooting Out”: Dominic Cummings at the Sheldonian

Aria Chakravorty outlines the subject of Dominic Cummings’ recent talk at the Sheldonian Theatre. Image by Aria Chakravorty, used with permission.

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