Special report by PEOPLE’S WORLD
IT’S wet in Glasgow. It’s as if the weather is reflecting the mood of citizens across the world as political leaders fail to grasp the opportunity of Cop26 to truly tackle climate change.
The rain lashed us as we demonstrated in record numbers from Kelvingrove Park on Saturday. The air was filled with anger and solidarity, soggy home-made signs and running face paint. The weather always wins — one of the great lessons of climate change itself — but our spirit is not extinguished yet.
For our union — as for so many — Cop26 presents a huge opportunity to preserve and promote clean jobs, decarbonisation of our economy and a true commitment to a just transition and climate solidarity. The rain that lashed us on Saturday was behind the Stonehaven tragedy when a landslip caused a fatal train crash in Scotland last year. And climate change will bring yet more of this tempestuous weather to our shores.
Established as a landmark victory for the climate movement, the CCC promised to hold governments to account. Today, it is understating the danger of climate chaos and impeding the radical action needed, says IAN SINCLAIR
The Communist Party of Britain’s Congress last month debated a resolution on ending opposition to all nuclear power in light of technological advances and the climate crisis. RICHARD HEBBERT explains why
From summit to summit, imperialist companies and governments cut, delay or water down their commitments, warn the Communist Parties of Britain, France, Portugal and Spain and the Workers Party of Belgium in a joint statement on Cop30
A just transition to Great British Railways and a clean and safe railway for all is not only desirable but also necessary. MARYAM ESLAMDOUST explains


