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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...
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...
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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...
Carbon offsetting version two: a greener way to travel?
Valentina Jovanovski
12th May
Carbon offsetting isn't perfect but Much Better Adventures’ partnership with environmental charity, the Converging World, has produced an initiative that just might work more...
The beginners guide to (rogue) carbon trading
The Ecologist
3rd May, 2011
The Environmental Investigation Agency's animated film highlighting how the global trade in carbon credits is open to abuse and exploitation... more...
Fair trade carbon credits: will certification benefit people and planet?
Adam Corner
3rd May, 2011
In Uganda, as in the rest of the world, carbon trading is a controversial topic. But could the concept of fair trade carbon credits revolutionise the sector, or is it just a distraction from the bigger problems with carbon markets? Adam Corner investigates more...
The Green Ireland travel app: the Emerald Isle just got greener
Jeff Holman
14th April, 2011
Want to find a way to enjoy the incredible landscapes of Ireland without leaving your carbon footprints all over them? There’s an app for that! more...
United Vibrations: music with a message champions sustainable living
Helena Drakakis
18th April, 2011
Helena Drakakis reports on the London band using music to fund projects dispelling the myth that environmentally sustainable living is synonymous with low-tech, under-developed lifestyles more...
Do smaller trees play any real role in tackling carbon and pollution?
Chris Baker
11th April, 2011
A study in Torbay is the first time i-Tree software has been used in the UK to establish the true value of the 'urban forest' and raises questions over the effectiveness of smaller trees in absorbing carbon and pollutants more...
Disney caught up in carbon offsetting controversy
William McLennan
7th April, 2011
Disney avoids emission cuts by investing $15.5 million in carbon offsetting schemes criticised by campaigners, including projects soon to be banned in the EU more...
Why our growing taste for cheap Brazilian beef is devastating the Amazon
Chris Pala
5th April, 2011
Brazil’s cattle sector has become the largest driver for deforestation globally, overtaking palm oil plantations in Asia. With the UK sourcing 40 per cent of its processed beef from Brazil, campaigners are now calling for a consumer boycott. Chris Pala investigates more...Members
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