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The Great Green Wall
Bobby Bascomb
12th July, 2012
Africa’s answer to climate change is a proposed 4,000-mile long, nine mile wide wall of trees stretching from Senegal to Djibouti. Designed to stop encroaching desertification, some interpret the project (and its benefits) literally whilst others see it as more of a metaphor. Despite this split, the project is now taking root in Senegal where they have already planted 50,000 acres of trees. more...
The World’s Heritage
Ruth Styles
15th March, 2012
Championing conservation and shining a spotlight on some of the planet’s most iconic places, UNESCO's latest tome, The World’s Heritage, is an inspiring read, says Ruth Stylesmore...
Conserving Australia's Great Barrier Reef: 'The Best Expedition in the World'
Ben Southall
26th May, 2011
In the first of an exclusive series, former island caretaker and ambassador for Tourism Queensland Ben Southall explains why the Great Barrier Reef needs protection and how the ‘Best Expedition in the World’ will help more...
Q&A: Ben Southall
Ruth Styles
2nd February, 2011
He’s been a charity fundraiser and is now a fully-fledged adventurer. But is ‘Best Job in the World’s’ Ben Southall about to add eco-warrior to his CV? Ruth Styles met him to find outmore...
Among the Great Apes by Paul Raffaele
Grace ter Haar
2nd March, 2010
Exploring the lives and behaviour of our close ancestors and the threats they face, this book makes a compelling case for their protection more...
A career in environmentalism - the US experience
Joe Franke
1st May, 2009
In a story that will resonate with environmentalists everywhere, Joe Franke explores the US experience of an underpaid, poorly supported and largely unappreciated workforce. more...
Money or the planet's future? You decide
Richard Heinberg
1st October, 2008
During the past weeks, the world’s media have been transfixed by the convulsions of the US and global fi nancial system. At stake are billions in bail-outs and trillions in derivatives. The viability of banks and currencies is threatened, and ultimately the savings and investments of hundreds of millions of ordinary people. more...
Last bastion of climate sceptics topples
News
11th July, 2007
Today, Martin Durkin and Channel 4 must hang their heads in shame. more...
Ecologist response to Channel 4's Great 'Global Warming Swindle'
Mark Anslow
15th March, 2007
Last week, Channel 4 aired a documentary by controversial film-maker Martin Durkin. Entitled 'The Great Global Warming Swindle', the film suggested that a combination of factors has led us to mistakenly believe that our emissions of carbon dioxide are causing the planet to warm, and that in fact, natural cycles, solar activity and disaffected radicals were to blame. more...
Scientists move to block Channel 4 DVD
News
26th February, 2007
A group of climate scientists are trying to halt the DVD release of Channel 4's controversial documentary, 'The Great Global Warming Swindle', shown on March 8th. more...
Stand up and be counted
Tom Erik Økland
8th June, 2000
A Norwegian research scientist can trace PCB pollution on the seabed along the Norwegian coast directly back to the manufacturer. Norwegian authorities are considering suing chemical giants such as Monsanto and Bayer for millions of pounds. They may now pay for their misdemeanours, says Tom Erik Økland more...
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