What does it mean to create art in the context of climate crisis? How do we create sustainable, engaging, and critical performance acts and spaces? Birkbeck’s Centre for Contemporary Theatre hosted a one-day symposium to explore the connections between theatre and ecology, reports MARIANNE BROOKER
Creative climate: towards an ecological theatre Marianne Brooker | 16th May 2018 Comment Climate Change Theatre 8_beecomposed-4.jpg What does it mean to create art in the context of climate crisis? …
We caught up with photographer KYLE OBERMANN to find out more about his nine-day trek through Anzihe Nature Reserve in China, and his exposure to the reality of conservation in such a remote and resource rich area.
The path of the panda: interview with Kyle Obermann Marianne Brooker | 14th August 2018 Comment China Trekking Photography 1.jpg We caught up with photographer KYLE OBERMANN to find out more about …
The Stop Killing Cyclists’ march on Parliament will take place later this year. MARIANNE BROOKER argues that London’s transport network needs a radical, communal overhaul
Shifting gears: how can we make London’s roads safer for cyclists? Marianne Brooker | 30th July 2018 Comment Cycling London Women's Rights Transport For London picture1.png The Stop Killing Cyclists’ …
Polling reveals that 80 percent of Conservative councillors believe that fracking companies should be required to submit a planning application before drilling. MARIANNE BROOKER reports
Conservative councillors 'at odds with government on plans to fast-track fracking' Marianne Brooker | 7th August 2018 News Conservatives Fracking frac_job_in_process.jpg Polling reveals that 80 …
Friends of the Earth has launched a legal challenge in the High Court arguing that the government's National Policy Statement for Heathrow Airport fails to address climate change. MARIANNE BROOKER reports
Heathrow expansion challenge taken to High Court by Friends of the Earth Marianne Brooker | 9th August 2018 News Friends Of The Earth Heathrow Airport 3666970579_5bbf6f292a_b.jpg Friends of the Earth …
A new study from the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (Kent) has found that increasing the width of riparian reserves in oil palm plantations can support local biodiversity. MARIANNE BROOKER reports
Tropical birds benefit from more forest by rivers in oil palm areas Marianne Brooker | 14th August 2018 News Palm Oil Biodiversity Birds blueheadedpittasmitchell.jpg A new study from the Durrell …
Major landowners - responsible for 700km2 of potential Eurasian lynx habitat in the Kielder Forest region - have approved access for lynx during the planned Lynx UK Trust trial reintroduction of the apex predator. MARIANNE BROOKER reports
… - responsible for 700km2 of potential Eurasian lynx habitat in the Kielder Forest … application for a trial reintroduction of Eurasian lynx to Kielder Forest in … based on similar reintroduction projects in Europe. Dr Paul O'Donoghue, the chief …
Whale sharks roam less than previously thought and require greater protection from local and regional threats, a new study published in the Marine Ecology Progress Series finds. MARIANNE BROOKER reports
Whale sharks need greater protection from local and regional threats Marianne Brooker | 9th August 2018 News Sharks Fishing 5043846856_c695ae2fa2_b.jpg Whale sharks roam less than previously thought …
Newly developed pesticides, which could potentially replace neonicotinoid insecticides, may reduce the reproductive success of bumblebees, a study published in Nature has concluded. MARIANNE BROOKER reports
New generation of pesticides can reduce bumblebee reproduction Marianne Brooker | 16th August 2018 News Bees Pesticides bee-bumblebee-insect-3780.jpg Newly developed pesticides, which could …
Thousands of volunteers have participated in a nationwide whale and dolphin watch in the UK, revealing striking biodiversity. MARIANNE BROOKER reports
Variety of whale and dolphin species recorded around the UK 'unprecedented' Marianne Brooker | 23rd August 2018 News Whales Dolphins Sea Sea Watch picture1.png Thousands of volunteers have …
Mayor of Malton Paul Andrews has started private legal proceedings against the government by applying for a Judicial Review to challenge a recent Written Ministerial Statement on fracking. MARIANNE BROOKER reports
… do as they please wherever they hold a Petroleum Exploration and Development Licence …
Mountain hare numbers on moorlands in the eastern Highlands have declined to less than one percent of their initial levels, according to a newly published long-term scientific study. MARIANNE BROOKER reports
… reduction culls are both illegal under EU law and unwarranted as a method for …
Governmental action on climate justice could take a number of forms: ethical investment, community-owned energy systems, cutting subsidies, and litigating against carbon-heavy corporations. MARIANNE BROOKER reports
… a record heatwave in the UK and northern Europe, the majority of British people think …
Poorly regulated and dangerous acid stimulation could be used to increase fossil fuel production. A new report from Friends of the Earth calls for a ban. MARIANNE BROOKER reports
Call for a ban on onshore oil and gas development using 'acid stimulation' Marianne Brooker | 27th August 2018 News Fracking Acid Stimulation Friends Of The Earth 14601885300_d91bf6d69d_o_0.jpg …
New research shows dolphins learning to walk on water from one another. Could this passing fad teach us more about cultural behaviours in dolphin communities? MARIANNE BROOKER reports
Dolphins teach one another to walk on water Marianne Brooker | 5th September 2018 News Dolphins Dolphin Captivity In Research And Development Study Learned Behaviours tail_walking_dolphin.jpg New …
Forest fires in Indonesian palm oil concessions are destroying the local environment, polluting the air and endangering lives. The concessions belong to major household brands, such as Nestlé and Unilever. MARIANNE BROOKER reports
Fires burning inside palm oil concessions linked to major household brands Marianne Brooker | 4th September 2018 Comment Forest Fires Indonesia Palm Oil Greenpeace gp0stsc74_pressmedia.jpg Forest …
Lewis Pugh, the UN Patron of the Oceans, has swum 530 kilometres having set out from Land's End on 12 July. Pugh calls on the UK government to urgently strengthen Marine Protected Areas around the UK and Overseas Territories. MARIANNE BROOKER reports
The long swim: endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh completes his latest challenge Marianne Brooker | 30th August 2018 Comment Oceans English Channel Marine Conservation Wild Swimming …
More trees, please. That is the plea from councillor Peter Jackson, leader of Northumberland County Council. MARIANNE BROOKER reports
… (10 percent) and UK average (13 percent). The EU average is around 35 percent. At the same … technologically advanced chipboard plants in Europe.” EGGER is the largest manufacturing …
Twitter could offer a mine of viable data for ecological researchers.
Scientists take to Twitter to study flying ants Marianne Brooker | 27th September 2018 News Birdwatching Citizen Science Twitter 31636555564_d26cedda66_b.jpg Twitter could offer a mine of viable data …
Council-run pension funds are investing billions in overseas fracking industries, new data from 350.org, Platform and Friends of the Earth has shown. MARIANNE BROOKER reports
Data reveals UK councils invest more than nine billion pounds in fracking Marianne Brooker | 5th September 2018 News Fracking Local Councils Friends Of The Earth 350.org Platform …
Bridge International Academies faces a string of allegations over schools in Kenya, Liberia and Uganda. MARIANNE BROOKER reports
Theresa May 'must halt aid funding for failing private schools in Africa' Marianne Brooker | 11th September 2018 News Aid International Development Education Africa bridge-international-web.jpg …
Thousands of shoppers across the world will take action against single-use plastics in supermarkets this Saturday. MARIANNE BROOKER reports
… challenged by a report published by the EU Institute for Environmental Policy this … encourage shoppers to bring their own reusable containers and bags, and paper or … groups around the UK, Belgium and across Europe, sharing videos and photos on social …
Research by the United Nations demonstrates a significant rise in global malnourishment and confirms violence and conflict as a leading cause. MARIANNE BROOKER reports
Persistent rise in global hunger highlights links with conflict Marianne Brooker | 13th September 2018 Comment International Development World Hunger sen_nut_2018_lysarango_podor-2.jpg Research by …