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NUS granted £5,000,000 to invest in higher education sustainability
by Dannie Grufferty
The National Union of Students has a rich history of ethical and environmental work, but our £5 million Students’ Green Fund is undoubtedly our biggest achievement for the sustainability agenda yet, says Dannie Grufferty. more...
Environmental education is not a choice – it is an explicit priority
by Emily Buchanan
Emily Buchanan argues that there are certain lessons in life so significant that if we fail to teach them in the classroom we will leave future generations in perilous ignorance. more...
Tried & tested eco-cosmetics
April 26th, 2013
by Hazel Sillver
Avoid cosmetics that cost the earth – today’s eco makeup is much better quality anyway, says Hazel Sillver. more...
Britain's love affair with bottled water - a national scandal?
April 11th, 2013
by David Gray
Leading academic brands industry a "scam" as campaigners condemn our growing thirst for bottled watermore...
Targeting transport: guerrilla gardening goes one stop further
April 8th, 2013
by Ellie Garwood
Ellie Garwood reports on the rise of guerrilla gardening in and around UK transport systems, including the new Edible Bus Stop initiative..... more...
How meditation makes us much nicer people
March 26th, 2013
by Hazel Sillver
New research proves that a spiritual practice, such as meditation, leads to a kinder world. Hazel Sillver explores a number of different types of meditation.more...
A prickly predicament for Britain's hedehogs
February 13th, 2013
by Henry Johnson and David Wembridge
The People’s Trust for Endangered Species and the British Hedgehog Preservation Society warn that the impact of environmental change on this generalist species may be indicative of more profound impacts elsewhere in our ecosystems.... more...
Conservative MP 'promoted cotton trade linked to child labour'
Lucy Dunne
2nd January, 2013
A Tory MP has been accused of drumming up support for the controversial Uzbekistan cotton trade campaigners claim is linked to child labour. Lucy Dunne reports more..."Greening" the Crisis: Turning Trouble into Opportunity
Diogo Verissimo
October 2nd, 2012
The winner of the 2012 ICUN /Thomson Reuters Environmental Media Award is Diogo Verissimo - a conservation biologist from Portugal. The award, now in its 10th year, was hosted for the first time this year on Facebook where Diogo's essay - one of 162 submitted - polled a staggering 5,352 of the 26,274 votes cast. Here is his winning essay. more...
Taking on the Tea Party Tories ...
by Bibi van der Zee
September 28th, 2012
The coalition government is lining up in two camps for a right royal battle over the environment, writes Ecologist political corresponder, Bibi van der Zeemore...
Indonesia's Sumatran tiger threatened by development of last jungle strongholds
Dr. Julian Bloomer
4th September, 2012
As politicians encourage development around the Kerinci Seblat National Park, Dr. Julian Bloomer explores how the area's endangered species can be protected more...
Defending seed sovereignty
Ecologist
20th August, 2012
A new Global Campaign for Seed Freedom will be celebrating the fortnight from Ghandi’s birthday (October 2nd) to World Food Day (October 16th) as the first Seed Satyagraha during which all participants will declare No Patents On Seeds more...
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Reclaiming the seed
Vandana Shiva
20th August, 2012
Vandana Shiva explains why Seed Satyagraha – a non-cooperation movement in the footsteps of Gandhi – will be crucial in blocking the introduction of the proposed Seed Law more...
The rise and rise of co-op schools
Mervyn Wilson
6th August, 2012
Do co-operative schools (trust schools and academies) provide a democratic community based alternative? Mervyn Wilson, Principal of the Co-operative College – which has been at the heart of the development of co-operative schools - explains why co-operatives are proving so popular more...
Olympic organisers LOCOG critiscised over sustainability choices
Mark Gee
25th July, 2012
How did BP and EDF ever become the London 2012 Olympics sustainability partners? Mark Gee says he is at a loss to understand more...
The Weeder’s Digest
Andy McKee
17th July, 2012
Ever had trouble spotting your hogweed from your hemlock, or your coltsfoot from your charlock? It's a problem Andy McKee will never face again, thanks to Gail Harland's comprehensive new guide on edible weeds more...
Child's Play: How Children Learn
Phoebe Doyle
17th July, 2012
They need to play; we buy them toys. But education writer Phoebe Doyle thinks you might just be wasting your money, and your children’s time more...
Britain’s forgotten foods
Grace Philip
31st May, 2012
With Jubilee fever hotting up, Grace Philip argues that it’s time to pay attention to another part of our heritage: our tasty native produce more...
Green jeans: Sweden's Nudie goes organic
Grace Philip
29th May, 2012
It might have taken 11 years but Nudie – purveyors of green jeans for the super stylish – has finally taken the plunge and gone entirely organic. Are you paying attention, H&M? more...
In season now: what to eat during June
Tahsin Pak
28th May, 2012
Professional forager Fergus Drennan tells Tahsin Pak how to make the most of the free food in season this month more...
Top 10… ways to give old furniture a facelift
Lisa Stephens
25th May, 2012
Don’t go to IKEA – unleash your inner artist and revamp your table and chairs instead. Lisa Stephens shares some expert advicemore...
Review: Backache Therapy Massage with Ozone Steam
Ruth Styles
21st May, 2012
Combining stress-busting know how with Ayurvedic tradition, Dr Wakde’s Natural Health Clinic is the place to go when you need a natural solution for stress and aches, says a revitalised Ruth Styles more...
Can festivals ever be green?
Mark Briggs
17th May, 2012
From renewable energy to recycling, an increasing number of festivals are adding green initiatives to the line-up. Mark Briggs takes a look at whether their eco-friendly claims stack up more...
How green are vegetable and rapeseed oils?
Rebecca Campbell
16th May, 2012
When it comes to oils we are spoilt for choice, with more than 130 million tonnes of oil consumed every year, according to the WWF. But with demand set to increase, what sort of impact is our appetite for oil having on the planet? And which is the green choice? more...
Keeping our daily coffee: the farmers in Peru adapting to climate change
Matilda Lee
14th May, 2012
Shade-grown, hand picked coffee is one of Peru's biggest exports, but the country's smallholder farmers face sustained crop losses from extreme weather. Matilda Lee reports from Peru more...Members
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