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Stop the biomass blackout: say no to the UK's destructive bioenergy policies
Ian Lander
7th February, 2012
Biofuelwatch warn of an unfolding 'biomassacre' as the UK is set to rely on a growing amount of wood-based biomass, driving landgrabbing, replacing old growth forests with plantations, destroying biodiversity and causing air pollution 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...
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...
TAKE ACTION: are you a carbon coach in the making?
Dave Hampton
25th January, 2012
Mission impossible or radical manifesto? This year Dave Hampton aims to create a million coaches to help inspire real action on climate change 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...
Risks and uncertainities accompany efforts to reduce Britain's carbon
Matthew Leach
20th January, 2012
A low carbon Britain rests on the electrification of our energy supply. But new research by the University of Surrey has highlighted the challenges facing government, market and civil society-led pathways to reducing emissions more...
TAKE ACTION: Urge your MP to vote for 10:10's climate-friendly Daylight Saving Bill
Priyanka Mogul
20th January, 2012
Adding an extra hour of daylight would decrease carbon emissions, promote outdoor activities and make travel safer. Make sure your MP supports the Daylight Saving Bill in today's vote more...
CAMPAIGN HERO: Dave Hampton, the Carbon Coach
Ben Hudson
28th December, 2011
Dave Hampton on watt's watt in carbon footprints and why he aims to launch a campaign for a million more carbon coaches more...
The carbon con: the true cost of offsetting
Ecologist
29th November, 2011
Exclusive film looks at allegations that a coal power project in central India, approved under the UN's Clean Development Mechanism, is destroying forests and livelihoods more...
UN-backed coal power station linked to deforestation and land grabbing
Luke Starr
29th November, 2011
An Ecologist investigation reveals how the largest coal power plant to be awarded UN carbon credit funds is displacing poor communities and destroying forest in India. Luke Starr reports from Madhya Pradesh more...
Behind the Brand: Hyatt Hotels
Peter Salisbury
16th November, 2011
The carbon footprint produced by travel doesn’t evaporate at the airport - hotels are big energy consumers, polluters and carbon emitters too. The Ecologist looks into hotel chain Hyatt's efforts to go green more...
TAKE ACTION: Pledge action, not money, with DoNation
Ben Hudson
8th November, 2011
If money's tight, but you still want to 'do something' why not join DoNation's growing army of action volunteers to help create a low-carbon society more...
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The carbon con: investigating the true cost of offsetting
Ecologist
1st December, 2011
The Ecologist investigates allegations a coal power project in India, approved under the UN's Clean Development Mechanism, is destroying forests and livelihoods more...
Water trading: how the world's most vital resource is up for sale
Debika Ray
21st September, 2011
Like carbon trading, REDD and food speculation before it, the buying and selling of water is just the latest example of market principles being applied to natural resources. But just how ethical is it? Debika Ray reports more...
CAMPAIGN HERO: Diana Vogtel, 350.org
Matilda Lee
7th September, 2011
The European coordinator of international climate campaign group 350.org talks to the Ecologist about civil disobedience outside the White House and why she's gearing up for September 24th more...
Lamb, beef and cheese have largest food footprint
Ecologist
27th July, 2011
US analysis highlights the high greenhouse gas emissions of popular animal products in comparison to alternatives like lentils, rice and tomatoes more...
Sceptics told they'd be 'foolish' to ignore potential of geoengineering
Eifion Rees
25th July, 2011
As global climate talks stall, calls for more trials of ideas to alter the world's climate known as 'geoengineering' are likely to grow more...
Quebec to beat California in setting up first carbon market in North America
Henry Gass
20th July, 2011
Quebec is set to bring in North America’s first cap-and-trade system from January 2012. But debate still rages about its usefulness more...
European airlines to start controversial biofuel-powered flights
William McLennan
24th June, 2011
The use of plant-based fuels for flights, backed by the EU, could contribute to higher food prices and increased greenhouse gas emissions more...
Saddle up: how Brighton's bike train is greening the notorious school run
Jan Goodey
24th June, 2011
Come Friday morning and a group of kids and their parents converge to begin Brighton's Bike train cycle to school. Could this be the beginning of the great two-wheeled school run revolution? Jan Goodey reports more...
Black carbon: how reducing it could slow global warming and lift the Asian smog
William McLennan
17th June, 2011
Emissions of short-lived pollutants like black carbon can be reduced and provide quick reductions in climate change and improvements in air quality. The Ecologist reports more...
TAKE ACTION to save the UK's solar industry
Matilda Lee
8th June, 2011
Solar could provide one third of the UK's electricity demand. So why has the government recently slashed the feed in tariff? more...
Record carbon emissions leave climate on the brink
Fiona Harvey, guardian environment correspondent
29th May, 2011
Highest ever carbon emissions from energy sector puts hopes of preventing temperature rises of 2C in doubt, according to IEA chief economist more...
Is the Amazon heading towards a 'tipping point' as a carbon sink?
Tom Levitt
27th May, 2011
The world's largest rainforest is ravaged by deforestation and two recent droughts. If they continue, says one expert, the Amazon risks entering a period where it can no longer be relied upon to absorb more greenhouse gas emissions than it produces more...
Dr Simon Lewis: we're playing Russian roulette with a large portion of the Amazon
Tom Levitt
27th May, 2011
The world's largest rainforest is under combined threat from deforestation and human-caused climate change. In an interview with the Ecologist, tropical forest expert Dr Simon Lewis explains what is happening more...Members
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