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Co-operative, M&S and Waitrose accused of greenwash over close links to 'unethical' companies
Ben Miller
7th February, 2012
Seemingly ethical companies like The Co-operative, M&S and Waitrose have been accused of double-standards over their partnerships with oil giants like BP, Shell and Chevron more...
The Ecologist guide to skills and courses 2012
Laurie Tuffrey
1st February, 2012
What does it take to make it in the low-carbon economy? The Ecologist takes a look at the skills and courses that will set you up for success more...
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Biodynamic Agricultural College – Specialist courses in Biodynamics: Principles and Practices. Now available on line with our new Distance Learning course in January 2012 more...
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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...
Four of the best…eco-friendly February half term breaks
Ben Hudson
3rd February, 2012
Whether you’re in the market for an organic French farm or a spot of skiing in the Scottish Cairngorms, there’s an eco-friendly half term break for you and your family more...
The Ecologist guide to skills, courses and employment
Laurie Tuffrey
1st February, 2012
What does it take to make it in the low-carbon economy? The Ecologist takes a look at the skills and courses that will set you up for success more...
UK needs scientific research into agroecology not GM
Patrick Mulvany
25th January, 2012
The greatest challenge facing agricultural scientists is how to work with farmers producing more ecological and healthier food - not GM, argues Patrick Mulvany, chair of the UK Food Group and advisor to Practical Action 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...
Green home appliances: a buyer’s guide
Hannah Corr
24th January, 2012
Thinking of trading in your old fridge? We’ve got the lowdown on how to get hold of electricals that are genuinely greenmore...
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...
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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...
January 2012 Subscribers Newsletter
Ecologist
10th January, 2012
Welcome to the January 2012 subscribers newsletter. To access this month's PDF, log in and scroll down to the bottom of the page... more...
An Ecology of Mind: film interprets a life of unconventional thought
Rachel Fleming
11th January, 2012
A new documentary, An Ecology of Mind, directed by Nora Bateson, celebrates her father Gregory - anthropologist, philosopher, ecologist and systems theorist more...
Ethical food: four new year's resolutions that you can keep
Gavin Haines
3rd January, 2012
It’s resolution time again so start 2012 on an eco-friendly note by cutting out food miles and eating less meat more...
Supermarket food waste to power renewable energy instead of tackling food poverty
Matilda Lee
23rd December, 2011
Food aid charities argue supermarket food waste could help prevent hunger in vulnerable people. Yet supermarkets' anaerobic digestion plans may eclipse food redistribution says Matilda Lee more...
Paradigm Shift: how one young activist uses documentary film to inspire change
Sophie Laggan
20th December, 2011
Rebecca is an ordinary woman with extraordinary ambitions, inspiring people all over the world and making 'Shift Happen' through her charity that creates free educational films more...
The world's 'alternative' Nobel Prize: an award fit for the 21st century
Matilda Lee
26th December, 2011
How a rejection by the Nobel Committee spurred Jakob von Uexkull to create the Right Livelihood Award celebrating the solutions helping to ensure a healthy planet and people more...
Leftovers: the ultimate guide
Ben Hudson
26th December, 2011
Pile of leftover turkey driving you crazy? Here's our guide to dealing with it the eco-friendly way more...
Wine: how green is your glass?
Sophie Laggan
21st December, 2011
Certification is expensive and monitoring of ingredients can be difficult so it can be hard for consumers to make an informed choice about wine. Sophie Laggan takes a look at the options more...
The Ecologist guide to Christmas shopping
Laurie Tuffrey
16th December, 2011
Ditch the high street and shop ethically this Christmas. Laurie Tuffrey shows you where to look more...
Advertising makes us 'more individualistic' and less concerned about the planet, says report
Rosie Spinks
19th December, 2011
Our desire to spend time with our families and help our local communities and the environment is being eroded by the overwhelming nature of modern advertising more...
How to... make your own Christmas decorations
Daniel Copley
14th December, 2011
Instead of heading to the supermarket for your baubles, take the green route and create your own more...Members
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