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What haunts the Captain of the Rainbow Warrior?
by Maxine Newlands
Peter Wilcox, Captain of Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior III is deeply worried, but not about being blown up by the secret service (again), direct action, terrorism, or being rammed. Maxine Newlands finds out what it is he truly fears..... more...
Greener gardening at Chelsea 2012
Rebecca Campbell
From boosting biodiversity to gardens that are helping to tackle climate change, Chelsea Flower Show 2012 will be green in more ways than one. Rebecca Campbell went behind the scenes more...
Arctic Sanctuary: Images of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Mark Newton
8th March, 2012
An evocative combination of stunning photography and beautiful prose drives home the natural wonder of the Arctic in Jeff Jones and Laurie Hoyle’s wonderful book more...
The Naturescaping Workbook: A Step-by-Step Guide for Bringing Nature to Your Backyard
Laurie Tuffrey
1st March, 2012
Beth O’Donnell Young’s opus urges us to dispense with our prim patios and manicured lawns, and let nature in. Laurie Tuffrey hears the call more...
'Soundscape ecology': the new science helping identify ecosystems at risk
David Hawkins
16th December, 2011
As industrial development and human encroachment intensifies globally, academics believe the study of natural soundscapes could teach us much about how ecosystems function - and how they are under threat more...
Lions and eco luxury on South Africa’s Eastern Cape
Ruth Styles
1st December, 2011
Pristine wilderness and eco-friendly lodges have made the Kwandwe Reserve a key stop on South Africa's Garden Route. Ruth Styles went to visit more...
PHOTO GALLERY: Landscape Photographer of the Year
Ben Hudson
17th November, 2011
From haunting seascapes to craggy moors and emerald hills; the Landscape Photographer of the Year Awards show Britain at its best more...
Can the common agricultural policy save England's green and pleasant land?
Matilda Lee
11th October, 2011
As reform of the EU's agriculture policy gets underway, Miles King of the Grassland Trust tells Matilda Lee how intensive farming has all but destroyed England's 'rainforests' and why it's time we started asking for more from our farmers 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...
PHOTO GALLERY: Landscape Photographer of the Year
Eifion Rees
25th January, 2011
Taking in some of the UK’s most breathtaking views, the Landscape Photographer of the Year prize celebrates Britain’s natural beauty more...
Question marks over EU plans for a 'greener' farm subsidy scheme
Tom Levitt
19th November, 2010
EU Commission proposes compulsory environmental measures for farmers in reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) but campaigners fear member states will weaken final agreement more...
Mark Lynas: 'More than half of greens agree with me on GM & nuclear'
Matilda Lee
15th November, 2010
Mark Lynas, featured in Channel 4's recent and highly controversial documentary, 'What the green movement got wrong', tells Matilda Lee why he is not the pariah of the eco movement more...
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Will 21st century capitalism go green?
Graciela Chichilnisky
21th September, 2010
The role of economics and the future of capitalism will be to preserve our natural resources rather than destroy them but the US may be missing the message, says economist Graciela Chichilnisky more...
Will the RepRap machine bring a new manufacturing and the end of consumerism?
Ann Danylkiw
20th July, 2010
3D printing machines such as the 'RepRap' already allow people to design and 'print out' products at home. Could this be the beginning of the end for traditional, capitalist manufacturing? more...
How to campaign for better food
Zofia Walczak & Matilda Lee
29th June, 2010
Concerned about the state of your food? Here are some ways to tackle the problem at root - from community gardens to animal welfare more...
Saving our perry pears, plums and cider apples for the future
Eifion Rees
4th May, 2010
How one group is restoring the lost lustre of England's fruit orchards, and why a landfill site turned out to be a blessing in disguise more...
Australia ditches carbon trading plans
Ecologist
27th April, 2010
Carbon trading plans were opposed by conservative politicians and criticised by environmental groups for containing loopholes for industry more...
Alun Anderson: I'd like a big volcanic eruption and an Arctic disaster
Laura Sevier
22nd February, 2010
Former editor of New Scientist and author of After The Ice: Life, Death and Politics in the New Arctic on climategate, polar military activity and the icecap's chances more...
Carbon: from pollutant to potential resource
Tom Levitt
17th December, 2009
Instead of dumping carbon deep underground we could be exploring ways to use it and reduce our overall emissions at the same time more...
Will carbon capture and storage work?
Mark Jansen
15th December, 2009
Carbon capture sounds like a fantastical idea: dig up fossil fuels, burn them, then return the captured CO2 underground. But the hurdles that stand in its way are formidable more...
A toothless cap-and-trade scheme is a planetary wrecking ball
Alison Smith
10th December, 2009
The theory of cap-and-trade is brilliantly simple; in practice, however, it's just not moving fast enough, says Alison Smith. A runner-up in the Ecologist/nef essay competition... more...
Album review: Gift of Gab's Escape 2 Mars
David Hawkins
19th November, 2009
Rapping about climate change, big pharma and peak oil brings a new edge to a medium still saturated with lyrics of violence and consumerism more...
Forests and oceans more effective than carbon capture technology
Ecologist
14th October, 2009
Two new reports say existing forest and ocean systems offer the most cost effective way to capture and store carbon - far cheaper than industrial Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology more...
The tao of work
Molly Scott Cato
19th June, 2009
The whole notion of a 'work/life balance' is a symptom of how divided we have become from what makes our lives meaningful, and what brings home the bacon more...
Vattenfall & Shell win Climate Greenwash '09
Ecologist
19th June, 2009
Swedish energy giant Vattenfall won a gold medal at this year's celebration of climate spin and misinformation, with a special award going to the government of Denmark for services to the world's most polluting industries more...Members
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