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Why botanic gardens are key to our future
Sara Oldfield
14th June, 2010
The unsung heroes of conservation, botanic gardens are quietly acting as 'arks' for our planets endangered plant species. And we should be very glad they are too... more...
Jatropha biofuels: the true cost to Tanzania
Thembi Mutch
15th February, 2010
Billed as wonder crop, the establishment of jatropha plantations on the ground in Tanzania has been far from successful, or, in some cases, ethical more...
Jatropha biofuels: the true cost to Tanzania
Thembi Mutch
15th February, 2010
Billed as wonder crop, the establishment of jatropha plantations on the ground in Tanzania has been far from successful, or, in some cases, ethical more...Manchester Metropolitan University
Encouraging recycling of abandoned bikes and promoting cycling by renting them out - this is Manchester's take on making something positive out of something negative more...
Atlantic Rising: State of the fishing industry in Ghana
Tim Bromfield
14th January, 2010
Unsustainable fishing practices and declining catches are forcing Ghana to start importing fish more...
Blackwashing: do NGO tactics risk long term public trust?
Tom Levitt
1st January, 2010
Instead of making exaggerated claims about species becoming extinct, NGOs could make progress on issues like deforestation by collaborating more closely with companies, reports Tom Levitt more...
Who needs Africa's land more: us or wildlife?
Thembi Mutch
29th December, 2009
An explosive mix of animals, people and economics means that land in Africa is becoming more valuable - and more contested - than ever more...
PHOTO GALLERY: Homes for a changing climate
Will Anderson
29th December, 2009
In an extract from his new book Homes for a Changing Climate, Will Anderson makes the case for building 21st century homes that can withstand the effects of climate change and help usher in a low-carbon revolution more...
Using lichen as indicators of air quality
Henry Unwin
13th October, 2009
Curious about the air quality in your area? Lichen are nature's own indicators of polluted or pure air. Take part in a national survey that will help give scientists a greater insight into England's air quality more...
Hell for leather
Jim Wickens
1st June, 2008
Must-have handbags? shoes to die for? From cheap trinkets to luxury car interiors, Jim Wickens discovers the startling facts behind what we buy into when we buy leather goods. more...
FSA organics study: read it closely
Mark Anslow
29th July, 2009
The press are just waiting to stick the knife into organics... but read this new study carefully and you'll realise that this is an infant science more...
Air pollution link to child IQ levels
Ecologist
23rd July, 2009
Study of children in New York links exposure to air pollutants and lower IQ levels more...
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Is this the future of cleaning?
Laura Sevier
23rd July, 2009
Ecover has developed the world's first ‘eco surfactant' - the beating heart of a cleaning product - that it claims is 'more ecological and powerful' than their old formulations... more...
'Natural' and 'organic' beauty to be standardised
Matilda Lee
26th June, 2009
The Soil Association hopes that Cosmos, the new natural cosmetics standard, will lead to cleaner, greener ingredients in mainstream beauty products more...
Child labour still prevalent in Uzbekistan
Ecologist
19th June, 2009
Child labour is still in routine use in the cotton fields of Uzbekistan, according to a new investigation by theEnvironmental Justice Foundation.
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Government committee calls for standardisation in eco labelling to help tackle greenwash
News
15th April, 2009
An EAC report calls for new measures to tackle greenwash. more...
Sick as a pig
Jim Wickens
26th March, 2009
Another strain of MRSA is emerging from the factory farms of Northern Europe, and it is linked to the insatiable demand for cheap meat on our plates. The Ecologist Film Unit investigatesmore...
Growing concern
Pat Thomas
1st November, 2008
Genetically modified food. It’s a big issue. Increasingly, we are handed the notion that GM food is just like any other food, only better, because of its almost magical power to solve our most immediate crises of poverty, hunger, fossil-fuel depletion and climate change. more...
Flights of fancy
Joss Garman
1st October, 2008
Another day, another wonder crop offering green and guilt-free air travel. When will the aviation industry get is head out of the clouds? more...
Hell for leather
Jim Wickens
1st June, 2008
Must-have handbags? shoes to die for? From cheap trinkets to luxury car interiors, Jim Wickens discovers the startling facts behind what we buy into when we buy leather goods.more...
Power On - Solar Power
Jon Hughes, Mark Anslow
1st November, 2007
Every year, each square metre of the UK receives between 900 and 1200 kWh of solar radiation. Capturing just some of this energy could make a significant contribution to fulfilling our energy requirements.more...
Behind the label focus: PFOS
Mark Anslow
1st July, 2007
Firefighting foam laced with this toxic chemical was used to extinguish the Buncefield oil depot inferno, leaving a deadly legacy. Was it necessary? more...
Stansted plans announced: To be bigger than Heathrow
News
31st January, 2007
Today BAA, the UK airport operator, announced its plans for a second terminal at Stansted airport. The plans, backed by the Department of Transport and costing £2.2 billion, will allow Stansted to carry an additional 33 million passengers by 2030 giving it a total of 68 million passengers a year - larger than Heathrow today. more...
Behind the Label: Garnier's Ambre Solaire Gloss Bronzer
Pat Thomas
1st April, 2006
If you’re one of the millions of people using fake tan to look attractive and healthy, be wary: they are full of chemicals that can cause damage to your skin. By Pat Thomas more...
National disease service
Yves Engler
1st October, 2004
Antibacteria-resistant superbugs are turning hospitals into killers more...Members
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