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Wildlife in the firing line in global war against bovine TB
18th June, 2013
Sarah Stirk
Where there are cattle, there is the threat of bovine Tuberculosis (TB). The farming methods may differ greatly, but from the dairy farms of Ethiopia to the beef herds of Canada the race is on to find the best way to tackle the disease more...
Badger cull a PR disaster for UK countryside, warn 'dissident' farmers
18th June, 2013
Andrew Wasley and Sarah Stirk
A growing number of farmers are now questioning the nature of the cull and its effectiveness. And some are blaming poor biosecurity and intensive farming for the spread of TB in the UK cattle herd. Andrew Wasley and Sarah Stirk report more...
Cosmetics with serious eco-credentials
by Andrea Gear
Having just turned 30 - and feeling slightly disappointed that no one had said no! you cannot be that age - Andrea Gear decides it's time to take her skin care regime a bit more seriously.... more...
Why are we ignoring the role of livestock in antibiotic resistance?
June 13th, 2013
by Pat Thomas
Antimicrobial resistance is a ticking time-bomb not only for the UK but also for the world, warns the UK’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Dame Sally Davies more...
Park Fit
by Hazel Sillver
6 ways to get fit in the park this summer and help the environment at the same time....more...
Electric Bikes - A New Generation
by Susan Clark
With the World Electric Bike Championship looming at the end of the month, Ecologist Managing Editor Susan Clark is spending June getting to grips with two wheels, plus the bonus of a handy throttle for those long Devon hills. It's been some time since she got on any kind of bike - here's how she is getting on ....more...
Eat it or Lose it: promoting and preserving real British food
by Cat Gazzoli
As Slow Food Week gets underway Slow Food UK tells the Ecologist why they are attempting to protect Britains edible Biodiversity and the artisan producers behind it..... more...
Is There Grass In That Milk?
May 24th, 2013
by Lorna Howarth
Free-Range Dairy is a new initiative that could reverse the trend towards industrialised mega-farms.more...
Modern British Vegetarian Cooking - Who Needs Meat?
by Susan Clark
It's the UK's National Vegetarian Week but what's on the veggie menu at your local bar, pub or bistro? If it's mushroom risotto - again - have a word with the chef because there's no excuse for those second-rate meals that should have been left behind in the 1970s. Susan Clark goes in search of Fine Dining for non-meat eaters more...
Sustainable energy a necessity for basic healthcare in the developing world
by Andrew Heath
One billion people in the developing world are deprived of access to effective healthcare due to a lack of access to energy, reports Andrew Heath of Practical Action.... more...
Vitamin D – The Sunshine Vitamin Most Indoor Workers Are Lacking
by Oliver Gillie
Human beings in high-income countries are leading increasingly artificial lives divorced from the natural environment and without the important health benefits of sunshine. The result is chronic ill health of many kinds, warns Oliver Gillie more...
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Electric Bike World Championship
Bristol 23 June 2013
Come and see just how electric bikes can storm the hill of Park Street - Britain’s Steepest Shopping Street more...
UK supermarkets renege on anti-GM stance
May 14th, 2013
by Jamie Doward
As three more supermarkets drop their bans, the industry is accused of caving in to cartels and GM food giants more...
Slow Food Week 2013 (UK)
Slow Food Week, 1st - 9th June, has come around again, which means it's time for a week devoted to Good, Clean, Fair Eating more...
Science proves what we all know: Nature is Good for your Health!
by Richard J Dolesh
Richard Dolesh reports on a recently published study, the findings of which support what most of us know intuitively - that nature is good for us. more...
Is a raw food diet right for you?
by Hazel Sillver
Raw foodism is becoming increasingly popular. Advocates report high energy levels and less need for sleep. But is it a healthy way for everyone to eat, asks Hazel Sillver more... Is a raw food diet right for you?
by Hazel Sillver
Raw foodism is becoming increasingly popular. Advocates report high energy levels and less need for sleep. But is it a healthy way for everyone to eat, asks Hazel Sillver more...
Cooking with Gorse: Foraging for the Kitchen
April 30th, 2013
by Susan Clark
How would you capture the wafting coconut-like scent of a coastal gorse bush? By turning the flowers into a stunningly delicious ice cream says Susan Clarkmore...
Tried & tested eco-cosmetics
April 26th, 2013
by Hazel Sillver
Avoid cosmetics that cost the earth – today’s eco makeup is much better quality anyway, says Hazel Sillver. more...
Cooking with Wild Garlic: Foraging for the Kitchen
April 19th, 2013
by Susan Clark
If there's one plant you don't need to be a botanist to safely identify it's wild garlic. Just follow your nose ... and head straight back to your kitchen says Susan Clark more...
How meditation makes us much nicer people
March 26th, 2013
by Hazel Sillver
New research proves that a spiritual practice, such as meditation, leads to a kinder world. Hazel Sillver explores a number of different types of meditation.more...
Healthy Eating: What is the truth about fat and nutrition?
by Colin Tudge
November 13th, 2012
With the present state of research we will never find out what we should and should not eat – but, says Colin Tudge, it is hard to improve on ancient wisdom and common sense. more...
Are captive tuna farms a viable alternative to overfishing?
Tom Edathikunnel
22nd August, 2012
The Kindai tuna, bred by scientists at Kinki University, may lead the way for future large-scale tuna farms. Tom Edathikunnel investigates whether the idea really is preferable to overfishing more...
Texaco's pollution of Ecuador's indigenous lands brought to light in new DVD
Nicola Peel
8th August, 2012
Nicola Peel talks about her new DVD, Blood of the Amazon, telling of her travels through the rainforest and her investigations on the effects of reckless oil drilling on indigenous communities more...Members
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