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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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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
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Oxford’s first rapid electric charger installed in Cowley

by Max Spokes July 9, 2020July 9, 2020
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Oxford air pollution increases for the first time in 8 years

by Max Spokes July 7, 2020July 7, 2020
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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
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The Urgent Case for Rewilding

by Max Spokes May 12, 2020May 12, 2020

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Potting Season

Max Spokes Jun 3, 2026 1 min read
Potting Season

He loves me. He loves me not… He loves me…. He – loves – me – not ? Fuck it, I am a feminist, it…

Oxford’s Chabad Society Host Lag BaOmer Celebrations on Broad Street 

Max Spokes Jun 3, 2026 6 min read
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On 5 May, a celebration of Lag BaOmer, a Jewish religious holiday, took place on Broad street, run by the Oxford Chabad Society.  Lag BaOmer…

Spotlight – Clarity in the chaos: are Oxford terms helpful or a hindrance?

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In a university where the academic pressure is a marathon and not a sprint, the short distance of the race is always appreciated. There’s always…

Should colleges scrap the quad?

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Christ Church College Tom Quad

“Quads are a historical institute of power and in the current climate (literally) there should be serious consideration of their place and need.” Ivy Johnson…

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