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TAKE ACTION to start a British clean energy revolution
Mark Briggs
11th May, 2012
Friends of the Earth are calling on Prime Minister David Cameron, and Energy Secretary Ed Davey to wean the UK off fossil fuels and create a 'Clean British Energy Revolution' more...
TAKE ACTION: Support Friends of the Earth's National Bee Action Plan
Mark Briggs
11th April, 2012
In China, pear trees have had to be pollinated by hand after bees were wiped out by industrial farming. Now FOE have launched a petition to get the UK government to help halt the decline in Britain's own bee population more...
Ethical shoes: what's out there for vegans and vegetarians?
Rachael Stubbins
3rd April, 2012
Leather is no longer the only option out there for footwear but do the eco credentials of leather-free alternatives stand up to scrutiny? more...
The Reality of Change
Want to find out how to make a change and what makes other people tick? Campaigner Martin Kirk and architect Sunand Prasad lead tonight's debate more...
How to… make your own patchwork quilt
Rebecca Campbell
23rd March, 2012
Pretty, practical and the perfect way to make the most of old clothes, patchwork quilts are the coolest way to give your home a shot of upcycled stylemore...
Palm oil: the hidden ingredient causing an ecological disaster
Ben Martin
14th March, 2012
Palm oil is in our food, cleaning products and fuel. But it's destroying rainforest and contributing to climate change. Sustainable certification schemes have been set up, but campaigners increasingly question whether they work more...
Green cuisine: why low carbon eating can help save the planet
Ben Martin
12th March, 2012
Forget low carb; it’s all about low carbon this March. And with everyone from Sir Paul McCartney to Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall getting stuck in for Climate Week, there’s no excuse not to try it more...
London Green Fair June 2012
On the 9th and 10th of June, over 20,000 people will gather in the idyllic setting of London’s Regents Park for a celebration of nature, music, and community, as the London Green Fair returns to celebrate its 20 year anniversary – why not join them? more...
The future's vert: why green is the new black in Paris
Lida Hujić
21st February, 2012
Paris is famous for its chic spin on glamour but also for its fur, its waste and its excess. But with green designers slowly making inroads, things could be about to change, says Lida Hujić more...
The Ecologist meets… Orsola de Castro
Ruth Styles
17th February, 2012
The designer and Estethica founder chats to Ruth Styles about upcycling, showcasing new green talent and why eco-design has earned its place at the top table of British fashion more...
Gabrielle Walker on Antarctica
Intrigued by Antarctica? Then join author Gabrielle Walker at this Bloomsbury Salon event to find out more more...
How to...make recycled art
Bethany Hubbard
10th February, 2012
Upcycling is one of 2012’s hottest design trends but you don’t have to stop at furniture. If you’re looking for some decorative inspiration, get to grips with our guide to making your own eco-fabulous art more...
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TAKE ACTION to save Scotland's seals
Priyanka Mogul
8th February, 2012
There has been a significant reduction in the killing of seals in Scotland but the Seal Protection Action Group needs your help in ending the killings altogether more...
How to... buy vintage homeware
Bethany Hubbard
27th January, 2012
Real vintage not only adds character to your home; by diverting furniture away from landfill, it does the planet a favour too. Here’s how to get stuck in more...
Five of the best…organic cotton t-shirts
Ruth Styles
10th January, 2012
Whether you’re taking up pilates or just going for a jog, there’s an fabulous eco-friendly t-shirt for you 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...
Artist attempts takeover of BP with sales of 'oil spill art'
Tom Levitt
1st December, 2011
German artist Ruppe Koselleck is buying up shares in the oil giant BP by selling artwork made from oil spills around the world, including the Gulf of Mexico spill more...
Review: Amazon exhibition at Somerset House
Ruth Styles
18th November, 2011
Sebastião Salgado and Per-Anders Pettersson’s work offers a compelling insight into a threatened way of life, says The Ecologist's Green Living Editor Ruth Styles more...
Counterpower: Making Change Happen
Mark Newton
17th November, 2011
Can political movements past provide lessons for future protest? According to Tim Gee’s Counterpower they most definitely can - and the result, says Mark Newton, is truly inspiring more...
Durban climate change conference: why we should stick with the UN talks
Craig Bennett
10th November, 2011
Despite a growing consensus in favour of alternatives such as 'carbon clubs' and bilateral agreements, Friends of the Earth's Craig Bennett says the UN is our best hope for tackling climate change more...
PHOTO GALLERY: Dartmoor National Park
Ruth Styles
3rd November, 2011
Andrew Cooper’s latest tome offers a fascinating insight into the life of Britain’s best-known national park more...
Patagonia: the anti-fashion fashion brand
Matilda Lee
4th October, 2011
It's the 'Gucci of outdoor wear' but for founder, Yvon Chouinard, there's far more to Patagonia than fashion. He spoke to Matilda Lee more...
Ugandans mobilise to save Mabira forest from sugarcane plantation
Esther Nakkazi
20th September, 2011
One of Africa's last remaining tropical forests, Mabira is home to precious wildlife and is an eco tourist attraction. But it is now under threat from sugarcane production. Esther Nakkazi reports more...
Earth in 100 Groundbreaking Discoveries
Hannah Corr
22nd September, 2011
Packing 4.5 billion years of history into 416 pages is a truly Herculean task, but it's one, says Hannah Corr, that Douglas Palmer has managed to do in style more...
In season now: what to eat during September
Henry Gass
1st September, 2011
Artichokes, squash and Padrón peppers are all on the menu in September, says Henry Gass more...Members
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