In the last few years we’ve witnessed a dramatic shift away from the progress we need to avert climate disaster. A growing lobby of economic and political denial has been empowered by the Trump administration, which has declared war on climate progress, launching more dramatic anti-green moves in its first 100 days than in his entire first term. Around the world, a growing number of lawsuits are being used against governments over environmental laws and other regulations, while groups such as Greenpeace are being targeted too.
On Tuesday 16 September, a Guardian panel of experts will be looking to answer questions about the forces driving the pushback against a greener world.
The live event in London will start with a special welcome address from the Guardian’s editor-in-chief, Katharine Viner. We’ll then be joined by the Guardian columnist George Monbiot; Mikaela Loach, the climate justice activist and author; and Emma Pinchbeck, chief executive of the Climate Change Committee and with other special guests to discuss the factors driving the big green pushback, and answer your questions followed by a special address by singer and environmentalist Feargal Sharkey. This panel discussion will also be livestreamed globally.
Ahead of the event, we’d like to hear from you. What questions would you like us to put to the panel?
