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Pesticide lobby resists moves to sanction 'deadly' paraquat substance
Keith Tyrell
April 7th, 2011
Experts want the weedkiller paraquat - poison of choice in many suicide attempts - to be added to a 'watch list' of dangerous substances. Why then is Syngenta fighting the proposals asks Keith Tyrell? more...
Wild about weeds
Jeff Holman
5th April, 2011
An underrated source of vitamins; nettles, dandelions and chickweed are a nuisance on the lawn but great to eat. Jeff Holman takes another look more...
How to...detox
Vi Nguyen
7th January, 2011
If the festive season has left you a pound or two overweight, a detox could be just what you need. Here’s how to do it the eco-friendly way more...
UK rejects veterinary advice to ban antibiotic drug adverts to farmers
Tom Levitt
5th January, 2011
Strong industry lobbying sees Defra ignore concerns from its own vets about overuse and the spread of antibiotic-resistant bugs from farm animals to the food chain more...
How to…detox
Vi Nguyen
7th January, 2011
If the festive season has left you a pound or two overweight, a detox could be just what you need. Here’s how to do it the eco-friendly way more...
UK says it will ignore medical advice on pesticide-spraying
Tom Levitt
15th December, 2010
Public will not have to be notified when crops, fields or parks are being sprayed with pesticides potentially harmful to their health, despite warnings from the British Medical Association more...
What is the environmental footprint of mega-dairy farming?
Tom Levitt
15th November, 2010
Plans for US-style mega-dairy farms in the UK are being heralded for their potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but scaling up may create as many problems as it attempts to solve reports Tom Levitt more...
Aromatherapy in your kitchen: part two - cooking with spices
Pat Thomas
29th October, 2010
Spices don't simply add flavour to your food - they also aid digestion, protect against bacteria and prevent a range of illnesses more...
Ban pesticide-use in public parks and school grounds - campaigners
Tom Levitt
25th October, 2010
Awareness of pesticide-use in public areas used by children is low but the health dangers demand our attention more...
E.coli and salmonella resistance 'spreading' due to antibiotics overuse
Tom Levitt
23rd September, 2010
Defra urged to stop 'downplaying' the problem and ban 'unacceptable' advertising of antibiotics to farmers more...
US delays approval for fast-growing GM salmon
The Ecologist
22nd September, 2010
Campaigners say approval for the genetically modified salmon would carry 'great risk' and pave the way for more GM animals to enter the market more...
Non-stick pans can affect our hormones, new research suggests
Ecologist
23rd August, 2010
Norwegian study highlights the effects of PFC and PCB chemicals on human health more...
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'Fat tax' solutions ignore wider social factors driving junk food habits
Lee Bunce
16th August, 2010
Renewed calls for a tax on less nutritious foods do not take account of the importance of issues like education, advertising and social justice say campaigners more...
Will the UN's Codex Alimentarius make our food less nutritious?
Chris Milton
10th August, 2010
What started out as a conventional UN bureaucracy has become the subject of wild speculation and fear - just what is the UN's Codex Alimentarius, and what does it mean for our food and health? more...
Why we should grow and eat more seaweed
Eifion Rees
20th July, 2010
It's one of the healthiest, most versatile 'weeds' around. Asian countries have enjoyed the benefits for centuries. So where is the market for homegrown UK seaweed? more...
Industry lobbying sees EU reject 'traffic light' food labelling
Ecologist
17th June, 2010
Food industry spent €1 billion euros lobbying against proposals to help consumers make 'healthy meal' choices with a system of red, green and amber labels on the front of food packaging more...
Lack of drinking fountains in parks makes kids buy fizzy drinks
Ecologist
4th June, 2010
Children may be more likely to turn to sugary drinks and ice-creams because of a lack of working water fountains in public parks in the UK, says campaign group more...
Tesco, Boots and Subway accused of selling unethical tuna
Ecologist
24th May, 2010
Research shows that high street chains using 'dolphin-friendly' claim on tuna tins are misleading customers about damage to other marine wildlife including turtles more...
Pesticide residue exposure linked to ADHD in children
Ecologist
20th May, 2010
Parents urged to wash fruits and vegetables before eating after study finds commonly used pesticides may contribute to ADHD in children more...
Farm pesticides linked to skin cancer
Ecologist
7th April, 2010
Large-scale study highlights agricultural chemicals as a possible risk factor behind rising rates of melanoma in the US more...
How to campaign for better school food
Laura Sevier
25th March, 2010
All you need to know to get fresher, healthier and greener food into your child's school - from nurseries to primary and secondary schools more...
Human waste could be fertiliser and power source
Ecologist
24th March, 2010
Many of the substances that make wastewater a pollutant can also be useful as fertilisers for agriculture and in generating gases for small power stations, says report more...
How long until health foods become illegal?
Chris Milton
23rd March 2010
A huge number of UK citizens take food supplements or buy health food products, yet new legislation threatens to either remove these items from our shelves, restrict their dosages or ban them from making any health claims more...
Jackie Schneider: local authorities must protect children, not catering firms
Laura Sevier
23rd March, 2010
Vocal school food campaigner Jackie Schneider on parent power, the importance of cooking from scratch and why free school meals would be the most cost-effective solution more...
Put to the test: a buyer's guide to non-dairy products
Laura Sevier
17th March, 2010
Whether for health, ethical or environmental reasons, a low-dairy or dairy-free diet is becoming more mainstream. Here's how to have your (cheese)cake and eat it too... more...Members
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