Paper straws won’t save the planet – we need a four-day week | Andre Spicer

Working less would massively reduce our carbon footprint, and bring many other benefits besidesWhen the Extinction Rebellion protesters took to the streets, I was doubtful about how effective their tactics would be in creating meaningful change. Fortunately, I have been proven wrong. Following their protests, the public now sees the climate crisis as a pressing issue. According to a recent survey, nearly 70% of people in the UK want urgent action on the climate emergency. Many political leaders