News

News investigation Badger cull a PR disaster for UK countryside, warn 'dissident' farmers
Andrew Wasley and Sarah Stirk

A growing number of farmers are now questioning the nature of the cull and its effectiveness. And some are blaming poor biosecurity and intensive farming for the spread of TB in the UK cattle herd. Andrew Wasley and Sarah Stirk report

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Cattle ranching

Wildlife in the firing line in global war against bovine TB
Sarah Stirk

Where there are cattle, there is the threat of bovine Tuberculosis (TB). The farming methods may differ greatly, but from the dairy farms of Ethiopia to the beef herds of Canada the race is on to find the best way to tackle the disease

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Badger

COMMENT: Why the organic movement's badger cull stance threatens its image
Dominic Dyer

If the Soil Association joined those opposing the cull it would be able to brand its organic milk and dairy products 'badger friendly'- no doubt leading to a much needed boost in sales, says Dominic Dyer

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Bottle of milk

COMMENT: Boycotting organic farms over badger cull is 'counter-productive'
Helen Browning

Buying organic food is an important choice for everyone concerned about animal welfare, wildlife and conservation. It would not make sense for consumers to stop buying organic if they disagree with badger culling, says Helen Browning

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Green Living

Cosmetics with serious eco-credentials
by Andrea Gear

Having just turned 30 - and feeling slightly disappointed that no one had said no! you cannot be that age - Andrea Gear decides it's time to take her skin care regime a bit more seriously....

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Park Fit

6 ways to get fit in the park this summer and help the environment at the same time....

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Campaigning

Economic Recovery: Modernising Money
By Ian Tennant

Ian Tennant looks at a bid to change the way that money is created so that it can flow to where it is most needed and asks what part will you play in creating a new paradigm for money?

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Interviews

Eradicating Ecocide; the woman behind the campaign

Haven't yet heard of the earth lawyer Polly Higgins and the campaign to eradicate ecocide? It's time you were in the know.....

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Ecologist Film Unit

Labour abuses in the shrimp industry

EFU Film Grinding Nemo: what's the real cost of your prawn curry?
The Ecologist

The tropical shrimp industry in Thailand exploits both people and the environment, a major new film by the Ecologist Film Unit, Link TV and Swedwatch reveals

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A salmon

EFU Film: The Greed of Feed – the hidden cost of your cheap farmed salmon
Andrew Wasley & Jim Wickens

A major investigation by the Ecologist reveals a host of unreported environmental and social costs linked to the fishmeal production industry in Peru

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Resurgence & Ecologist Magazine

Natural Wealth
by Susan Clark & Edgar Vaid

Hot off the press: Editor's and Reader's Highlights from the new issue of Resurgence & Ecologist magazine

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A Test of Character

Robin Lee enjoys the delights of biodynamic wine.....

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Moments To Conserve
by Chris Lloyd

Chris Lloyd reflects on the patient and respectful approach to photographing the ever-changing natural world

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Blogs

Nature Engagement & Cycling
by Susan Clark

In week three of e-biking to work, a chance encounter with a fox leaves Susan Clark asking why we don't do more to stop habitat loss and protect our wildlife

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Comment

Rivers and Natural Ecosystems as Rights Bearing Subjects
by Robin R Milam

Robin Millam from the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature is encouraged to by the progress being made by those countries and communities small and large who are seeking to give legal rights to nature.....

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Reviews

Chasing Ice: DVD Review

With the release of the Climate Change film Chasing Ice on DVD, Susan Clark is surprised to find most of what she was looking for – the science and heart-breaking footage of majestic glaciers seemingly just slipping away – not in the main feature but in the hour-long DVD extras

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Calendar

BIG Green Week 2013

The UK’s festival of eco ideas, art and entertainment is back in the centre of Bristol from 15th to 23rd June

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Courses

Animal Rights National Conference 2013

The world's largest and longest-running animal rights gathering returns......

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Ecologist Partners

Oxfam Charity Shops: The Ultimate in Recycling
by Sharon Garfinkel

Sharon Garfinkel appreciates the rise and rise of Oxfam's trading arm....

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