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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...
PHOTO GALLERY: The Arctic - Treasure of the North
Bernd Rommelt & Thomas Henningsen
1st February, 2012
A new book of stunning photos of the Arctic documents the wonder of one of the last wilderness regions on the planet more...
The Ecologist January 1972: a blueprint for survival
Bethany Hubbard
27th January, 2012
Forty years ago the Ecologist published its landmark ‘A Blueprint for Survival’ issue outlining the need for a serious economic and environmental overhaul more...
The Third Industrial Revolution: How Lateral Power is Transforming Energy, the Economy, and the World
Mark Newton
2nd February, 2012
If you only pick up one green book this year, make it Jeremy Rifkin’s The Third Industrial Revolution. It will change the way you think, says Mark Newton more...
Students Association University of the West of Scotland: Communications Challenge Entry 2012
Show your support for the Students Association University of the West of Scotland by casting a vote for their Waste me not video more...
The A to Z of foraging
Chloe Barrow
31st January, 2012
Fed up of paying a premium for supermarket berries and herbs? Take a walk on the wild side and pick your own more...
HS2: can the UK fast-track a better rail system?
Bethany Hubbard
27th January, 2012
Are the UK's new high speed rail plans part of a sustainable future for public transport in the UK or a big statement that only benefits a minority? more...
Getting a good deal from the Green Deal
Hannah Kyrke-Smith
25th January, 2012
The Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO) have the potential to reduce emissions from the UK’s ageing housing stock, create warmer homes and new jobs, says Hannah Kyrke-Smith. But will there be enough uptake? more...
Five eco-friendly ways to celebrate Chinese New Year
Bethany Hubbard
20th January, 2012
From dim sum to tea tastings, ring in the year of the dragon in a planet friendly way more...
Home retrofit experiment shows low carbon living for real people
Charlotte Sankey
24th January, 2012
A single mother, three teenagers and an East London terrace offer a living piece of research on retrofitting designed for real-time living more...
The Power of Self-Healing: Unlock Your Natural Healing Potential in 21 Days
Ruth Styles
19th January, 2012
Don’t let the touchy-feely title put you off: Dr Fabrizio Mancini’s latest opus is packed with sensible advice, argues Ruth Styles more...
Coal power: miners pay in blood for China's economic miracle
Richard Schiffman
17th January, 2012
A new film, To the Light, exposes the cost in human health and lives of China's coal-fired power boom more...
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Tainted gold: thousands join protest against Peru's largest ever mining project
Gervase Poulden
17th January, 2012
A US-backed billion-dollar gold mine has attracted thousands of protestors in recent weeks. Many have the poor economic legacy of existing mines fresh in their minds, reports Gervase Pouldon in Cajamarca, Peru more...
Beyond HS2: invest in existing rail and reduce rail fares to make travel greener
Richard Hebditch
11th January, 2012
More investment in existing rail lines, joining up the high speed line to public transport and ensuring rail fares are sustainable and affordable are what the government should focus on argues Campaign for Better Transport more...
University of Wolverhampton Students’ Union: Communications Challenge Entry 2012
Show your support for the University of Wolverhampton Students’ Union by casting a vote for their Simple Steps video more...
University of Bradford Students’ Union: Communications Challenge Entry 2012
Show your support for the University of Bradford Students’ Union by casting a vote for their IPledge video more...
Winchester University Students’ Union: Communications Challenge Entry 2012
Show your support for the Winchester University Students’ Union by casting a vote for their rubbish relations video more...Liverpool Guild of Students: Communications Challenge Entry 2012
Show your support for the Liverpool Guild of Students by casting a vote for their A day in the life of... video more...
University of Aberdeen Students’ Union: Communications Challenge Entry 2012
Show your support for the University of Aberdeen Students’ Union by casting a vote for their Green Future video more...
Northumbria Students’ Union: Communications Challenge Entry 2012
Show your support for the Northumbria Students’ Union by casting a vote for their Greener Students video more...
Bangor Students' Union: Communications Challenge Entry 2012
Show your support for the Bangor Students' Union by casting a vote for their One Life video more...
Staffordshire University Students’ Union: Communications Challenge Entry 2012
Show your support for the Staffordshire University Students’ Union by casting a vote for their rubbish relations video more...
Vote for the 2012 NUS Green Impact Communications Challenge Award
Student Unions from accross the UK have submitted their one minute videos, focusing on climate change in an effort to win this years Communications Challenge Award. Now its up to you to choose our winner more...
Europe's empty houses drive new wave of squatting activism
Almudena Serpis
6th January, 2012
As the recession continues, squatting across Europe has enjoyed a renaissance. Although controversial, occupying vacant buildings has become a form of activism, promoting alternative lifestyles and challenging the mainstream more...
Can becoming a vegetarian help save the planet?
Laurie Tuffrey
4th January, 2012
Globally, meat consumption has increased by 20 per cent in the last decade despite concerns about its environmental impact. So, asks Laurie Tuffrey, can going vegetarian really help the earth? more...Members
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