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Nature Writing Contest 2013
Resurgence & Ecologist
8th October, 2012
The newly-merged Resurgence & Ecologist magazine is delighted to announce the launch of a new national Nature Writing competition, which we are running in partnership with three ‘sister’ charities that share a similar ethos and, in addition, have strong and established links with Devon - where we are also based 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...
How to…give your cocktail a green-over
Amy Hall
8th May, 2012
Forget Pimms: eco-friendly cocktails not only taste great, they don’t cause a headache for the planet either. Amy Hall shows you how to give your tipple an eco-friendly spin more...
Evgenia Chirikova: 'Putinomics' the biggest threat to Russia's environmental movement
Ecologist
19th April, 2012
'We all live in Khimki Forest' has become the rallying cry of a local forest defense campaign. Goldman Prize winner Evgenia Chirikova describes what it's like to be green in Russia the why a culture of impunity and corruption risks destroying the country's natural heritage more...
Climate Rush steps up campaign to end Waitrose's relationship with Shell
Bethany Hubbard
7th March, 2012
Activists from Climate Rush this week occupied the oil aisle at a London Waitrose to protest against the 'ethical' supermarket's partnership with Shell more...
Is there a future for carbon footprint labelling in the UK?
Bethany Hubbard
3rd February 2012
The media frenzy that erupted as Tesco admitted having second-thoughts on carbon footprint labels may have inflicted lasting damage on a once promising sector more...
The National Trust awards recognising pioneering eco-campaigner Octavia Hill
Mike Collins
19th December, 2011
Octavia Hill was a tireless advocate for saving land and green spaces in and around Victorian London. She was also a founder of the National Trust, which is launching an award to recognise modern day 'unsung environmental heroes' more...
How phosphorus shortages could increase global food prices
Hannah Hislop
28th October, 2011
Phosphorus is a crucial nutrient and a vital component of fertiliser, a mainstay of modern farming. But we could be heading for a major shortfall in supplies, argues Hannah Hislop, with some alarming consequences more...
Putin’s Russia will lead a ‘new era of Arctic industrialisation’
Tom Levitt
19th October, 2011
The isolation of the white wilderness is coming to an end. Scientists and activists are urging caution but Russia is leading an urgent rush to exploit the Arctic’s oil and gas reserves. Tom Levitt reports more...
All aboard the Eco Express: five great places to go by train
Ruth Styles
21st April, 2011
Whether you fancy a little continental flair, a Cornish pasty or a highland fling, there’s a train to get you there. Best of all, it’s clean, green and fuss-free more...
Top 10...European wildlife destinations
William McLennan
1st April, 2011
From birds to whales, Europe has plenty for wildlife watchers to love. William McLennan rounds up some of the best more...
ecoTOOLs: Greener Brushes
The Ecologist
2nd March, 2011
Plastic handles and fur bristles have made cosmetics brushes some of the least eco-friendly products in your make-up bag, but that could all be about to change with the UK launch of American brand, ecoTOOLsmore...
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Russia's ambitions for oil off Sakhalin Island could wipe out whale species
Katharine Helmore
18th January 2011
The Western North Pacific gray whale is under threat of extinction, say WWF, as Russia plans a third oil platform off Sakhalin Island more...
The Wandle Trust: restoring London's 'hidden gem' river
Eifion Rees
3rd January, 2011
The transformation of the Wandle from polluted waterway to one of the capital's most loved rivers shows what communities and rivers trusts can achieve together more...
The Ecologist guide to video activism
Eifion Rees
23rd November, 2010
The video camera is the weapon of choice for activists and campaigners around the world, with campaign films an effective way to get a message across and fight back against mainstream media bias. Here's our guide to taking your stand... more...
Ecotherapy: Go wild, stay well
Laura Sevier
21st September, 2010
An average one in four people in the UK will suffer a mental health problem at some point. New research, and a pioneering therapy project, are proving that nature and the wild outdoors have the power to heal and should be included within a mix of treatments more...
'Futurescapes': how a Shropshire land manager rewrote the conservation rulebook
Dan Box
14th September 2010
With a new coalition government the opportunities for fresh thinking about managing the UK countryside are vast, reports Dan Box. And the Stiperstones nature reserve is providing plenty of inspiration... more...
Five steps to developing a community-based energy project
Mary Walsh
17th August, 2010
A practical guide to help would-be community developers turn renewable energy projects into climate change-busting reality more...
Turning our Victorian terrace into an ecohome: part four - ecogadgets
Sue Wheat
13th August, 2010
Sue immerses herself in the addictive world of ecogadgetry, including water-powered alarm clocks and a crash course in cooking with blankets... more...
Just do it movie: direct action in the UK
Ecologist
6th July, 2010
A documentary that follows UK climate activists as they take on the combined forces of global capitalism, run-away climate change and the metropolitan police. Set for release in early 2011 more...
Five wild (and cheap!) things to do this half term
the Wildlife Trusts
27th May, 2010
Stuck for ideas when you're stuck with the kids? Here are five outdoor activities from the Wildlife Trusts' new book '152 Wild Things to do' more...
How to campaign: climate change and energy
Zofia Walczak & Matilda Lee
25th May, 2010
From direct action campaigns to eco-village renewable energy systems, there are many ways to learn about and get involved in actions to prevent climate change more...
Saving our perry pears, plums and cider apples for the future
Eifion Rees
4th May, 2010
How one group is restoring the lost lustre of England's fruit orchards, and why a landfill site turned out to be a blessing in disguise more...
Turning our Victorian terrace into an ecohome: part one
Sue Wheat
29th April, 2010
One family's journey to turn a draughty, turn-of-the-century terrace into a snug paragon of eco efficiency more...
Can direct democracy win a seat in Kilburn?
Jeremy Smith
1st April, 2010
Environmental activist Tamsin Omond is running for a Westminster seat on a platform of more collaborative democracy, and resurrecting the idea of the Commons as a shared public good more...Members
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