As a new film encourages people to Just Do It, Matilda Lee looks at the future of eco-activism in the UK
… Where next for eco-activism? Matilda Lee | 6th July 2011 Comment Climate Change And Energy Activism Just Do It UK Youth Climate Change Coalition Plane Stupid eco activism image.jpg As a new film encourages …
Active travel activists should take the lead of climate activists and adopt direct action tactics to win their demands.
… Direct action for travel activism Pearl Ahrens | 22nd May 2023 | Comment Activism Editor’s Picks … travel - walking, wheeling and cycling - activism community. We should be adding more …
We often talk about an overcrowded planet in terms of humans - but what effect does this have on animals? KAITLYN GAYNOR is the author of a new report on how more wildlife is seeking an escape from the masses by adopting a nocturnal existence
More wildlife work the night shift to avoid humans Kaitlyn Gaynor | 21st June 2018 News Nocturnal Animals Wildlife Habitat Loss Evolution 1024px-sun_bear_7.jpg We often talk about an overcrowded …
The Ecologist talks to Neil Kingsnorth about Friends of the Earth's most (and least) successful campaigns and why community groups are vital to the future of UK activism
… CAMPAIGN HERO: Neil Kingsnorth, head of activism at Friends of the Earth Matilda Lee | 22nd March 2011 Activism Climate Change And Energy Activism Grassroots Friends Of The Earth …
Climate activism isn’t new, but the last year has seen a resurgence in attention devoted to the subject.
… The rise of a new climate activism Sophie Yeo | 3rd September 2019 News … Rebellion School Strikes New Climate Activism Change Makers … Climate activism isn’t new, but the last year has seen … Greta was the next star of climate youth activism. What I didn’t realise was that she …
The latest book by activist Aidan Ricketts presents a powerful guide to successful campaigning.
… Lorna Howarth | 24th September 2012 Reviews Activism Ethical Consumerism Consumer Boycotts Shareholder Activism Democracy activistshandbook.jpg The … The main thrust of the book is that activism is in fact the practice of …
Today, 85 percent of the UK opposes hunting. Earlier this year Theresa May, the prime minister, backtracked on giving parliament a vote on overturning the fox hunting ban. Yet illegal hunting is still taking place. The animal welfare group League Against Cruel Sports now says the Hunting Act needs to be strengthened. CATHERINE HARTE reports
Illegal hunting still tearing British wildlife apart, says animal welfare group Catherine Harte | 10th April 2018 News League Against Cruel Sports Illegal Hunting Trail Hunting …
Corporations in India can explore shale gas reserves without obtaining environmental clearances.
Fracking in India Shashikant Yadav | 14th August 2020 | News India Fracking Natural Resources Water Water Depletion Editor’s Picks Network of fracking sites in America Corporations in India can …
A new book aims to get children off their mobile phones and back where they belong: in the great outdoors. It's packed with well thought-out, purposeful activities to get children interacting with nature, but Martin Spray wonders: is it all trying too hard? Has the essential nature of 'play' somehow been forgotten?
Learning with Nature and the nature of play Martin Spray | 28th January 2015 Reviews Natural World Education Books mud-pies-cut.jpg A new book aims to get children off their mobile phones and back …
Food is supposed to be good for you, which is why many people believe that functional foods such as cholesterol-lowering spreads are a ‘good thing’. But are they? Pat Thomas reports
Behind the label: Flora Pro-Activ Pat Thomas | 1st November 2006 Ethical Living Behind The Label Flora Flora Pro-activ Margarine Spread Food And Health Green Living Health FLORA_NOV06_MAIN.jpg Food …
Hydrogen cars - and the fuel cells that drive them - are about to get a whole lot cheaper thanks to a redesign of the platinum catalyst that makes them work, writes Oliver Tickell. By inserting atom-sized holes into the precious metal's surface, its activity can be trebled.
Hydrogen car price breakthrough: it's the platinum The Ecologist | 14th October 2015 News Energy Transport Technology Renewables Economics platinum catalyst-cut.jpg Hydrogen cars - and the fuel cells …
The widely used herbicide glyphosate has been judged 'safe', write Pete Farrer & Marianne Falck. But by the time it's used, it's in a 'formulation' with toxic surfactants, which escape EU regulation despite their known dangers. Germany alone has forbidden the use of the most dangerous surfactant - but is keeping its evidence secret.
Toxic glyphosate herbicides fly under the EU's regulatory radar Pete Farrer Marianne Falck | 12th September 2014 News Health Toxics Food Farming GMOs EU Regulation Corporations Germany …
The video camera is the weapon of choice for activists and campaigners around the world, with campaign films an effective way to get a message across and fight back against mainstream media bias. Here's our guide to taking your stand...
… The Ecologist guide to video activism Eifion Rees | 23rd November 2010 Activism How To Make A Difference … Bias Climate Rush Undercurrents Activist Activism Cctv globmedia.jpg The video camera …
Continuing our series on how to successfully campaign, Christine Ottery reports on the best ways to motivate armchair activists to take offline action - and gets tips from some of those who've pioneered new forms of protest
… activists Christine Ottery | 25th March 2011 Activism Activists Activism Campaingning Climate Change 38 … who've pioneered new forms of protest Online activism has recently scored a massive win …
REDD+ type projects to protect rainforests face many obstacles but we should not give up on market-based solutions, says Ben Caldecott from the investment bank Climate Change Capital
Conservation can only work by putting a value on forests Ben Caldecott | 29th November 2011 Comment Deforestation Forests Redd Conservation Natural World forest.jpg Carbon markets are the best way to …
The Gond tribe of Hasdeo Arand, the largest and oldest stretch of forest land in central India, is on the verge of losing its home in the face of coal mining.
… Coal mining and community activism in India Gunjeet Sra | 21st January … News Fossil Fuels Emissions Coal Mining Coal Activism Community Action India International … only recently conceded, after years of local activism on the subject. It might be a small …
Five international judges say Monsanto's activities have negatively affected individuals, communities and biodiversity, writes Claire Robinson. The Monsanto Tribunal's damning ruling denounces the company's harmful impacts on food sovereignty, agricultural production, access to nutrition, the natural environment, seed diversity, climate change, pollution and traditional cultural practices.
Tribunal judges: Monsanto isn't feeding the world - it's undermining food security Claire Robinson GMWatch | 24th April 2017 News Corporations Law Farming Food GMOs Health Seeds Pesticides …
You don't have to be a web geek to join the growing ranks of activists who have told powerful stories using data visualisation. Christine Ottery outlines how you can use data as a powerful tool to press for change
… The Ecologist guide to data activism Christine Ottery | 4th March 2011 Activism Science & Technology Campaigning Data Activism Hacking Gov Spark Rewired State 38 …
As the recession continues, squatting across Europe has enjoyed a renaissance. Although controversial, occupying vacant buildings has become a form of activism, promoting alternative lifestyles and challenging the mainstream
… empty houses drive new wave of squatting activism Almudena Serpis | 6th January 2012 News Society Investigations Housing Activism kukutzaeviction.jpg As the recession … vacant buildings has become a form of activism, promoting alternative lifestyles and …
The UK’s policing bill will make climate activism almost illegal – just when it’s most needed.
… Climate activism 'is being made illegal' Heather Alberro | 7th December 2021 | Comment Activism 2.63368933.jpg The UK’s policing bill will make climate activism almost illegal – just when it’s most …
Constructive engagement, optimism and campaigns that benefit local residents are the best tactics to move eco-activism forward
… 6th July 2011 Comment Climate Change & Energy Activism Just Do It UK Youth Climate Coalition … residents are the best tactics to move eco-activism forward After Copenhagen, I sat down … action long before COP15. The resurgence of activism in a direct form, as chronicled in …
A dynamic environmental activism movement pioneered by highly engaged youth from native communities is spreading across North America. Ben Whitford reports......
… Native American Activism: Environmental issues take priority … Blaire Russell. A dynamic environmental activism movement pioneered by highly engaged … for making music: it was a tool for social activism. In January, Bear Don't Walk - clad …
Precious World Heritage Sites that protect vital biodiversity and human cultures are at risk from oil decelopment and other industries. Under threat are not just nature, wildlife, land and water but the 11 million people who depend on the 114 sites' environmental quality for their livelihoods.
Industrial expansion threatens half of natural World Heritage Sites The Ecologist | 6th April 2016 News Conservation Energy Oil Mining Development Indigenous Peoples Oceans China USA Belize Malawi …