The Reuters news organisation has just sullied its reputation with a disgraceful attack on the WHO's specialist body on cancer, the IARC, writes Claire Robinson. Resorting to smear, innuendo and anonymous critics, it relies heavily on discredited industry sources including tobacco defenders in its attempt to undermine IARC's view that glyphosate probably causes cancer.
… most of the criticisms of the IARC that she cites are from notorious pro-industry sources. … most of the criticisms of the IARC that she cites are from notorious pro-industry sources. …
From natural facelifts to slow beauty, Ruth Styles takes a look at the trends, products and brands set to hit the big time this year
Future perfect: organic beauty in 2012 Ruth Styles | 12th January 2012 Ethical Living Health And Beauty Trends Spring Facelift Natural Organic Green Skincare Holistic Ayurveda holding.jpg From …
Investment analysts say Oxitec's GM mosquito technology 'won't work, is way too expensive, and is many years from generating even minuscule revenue', writes Claire Robinson. As shares in its owner, Intrexon, slump, three law firms have announced they are investigating.
… violating US securities law. The law firm cites allegations in a new report on …
There’s more to an eco-friendly closet than FSC timber (although that helps). From getting rid of clutter to reworking old clothes, here’s all you need to know about stylishly sustainable storage
How to…give your wardrobe a green-over Ruth Styles | 24th January 2012 Ethical Living Fashion Clothes Society Style People Tree Safia Minney Amisha Ghadiali Fairtrade Ethical Organic holding.jpg …
After a run of low quality GM cotton crops with unusually short fibres, Burkina Faso has ended its love affair with Monsanto's Bt cotton, writes Claire Robinson. In a further blow to the company, growers are demanding $280 million compensation for their losses.
Burkina Faso calls time on Monsanto's GM cotton, demands $280m damages Claire Robinson GMWatch | 1st February 2016 News Burkina Faso Gm Cotton Africa Burkinabè Monsanto dadjan wassinatou, 34, holds a …
Green Living Editor Ruth Styles answers your eco-lifestyle dilemmas. This week, we're taking a closer look at fine fragrance
… the trade in real musk has been banned under CITES [Convention on International Trade of … Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker) abide by the CITES legislation, so it’s unlikely you’ll …
Sandy Black offers a fascinating account of the fashion industry’s attempts to balance the conflicting demands of style-hungry consumers and the impact it has on the planet, says Ruth Styles
Eco Chic: The Fashion Paradox Ruth Styles | 21st April 2011 Reviews Fashion Books Sustainability Hemp Cotton Reviews Society eco-chic.jpg Sandy Black offers a fascinating account of the fashion …
A BBC documentary claimed 90% success for a controversial GM crop in Bangladesh, Bt brinjal, writes Claire Robinson. But as journalist Faisal Rahman discovered, there's no evidence to support the claim, the BBC relied on biased sources, and its journalists failed to investigate reports of widespread crop failure. Was it all an exercise in pro-GMO propaganda?
GMO propaganda over facts? BBC Panorama and Bt brinjal Claire Robinson GMWatch | 30th July 2015 News GMOs Food Farming Media Bangladesh UK …
There's absolutely no evidence for BBC Panorama's claim of 90% success for Bt brinjal in Bangladesh, writes Claire Robinson. But that has not stopped the BBC Trust from dismissing all complaints against its monstrously dishonest report. Nor has it diminished the jubilation of GMO cheerleaders.
BBC's GMO coverage 'fair and accurate'? You decide Claire Robinson GMWatch | 14th April 2016 Comment GMOs Science Bangladesh Media UK Regulation Farming Corporations brinjal-cut.jpg There's …
Playing with hyenas, hunting with cheetahs and running with wild dogs is all in a day's work for Kim Wolhuter. He tells Ruth Styles why he does it
Q&A: Wildlife documentary filmmaker, Kim Wolhuter Ruth Styles | 30th November 2011 Ethical Living Wildlife Natural World Zimbabwe Malilangwe Reserve Singita Pamushana Travel Q&A Film Making …
A marine biologist by trade and a conservationist by nature, Monty Halls is an unlikely champion for the fishing industry. A classic case of gamekeeper turned poacher? Not so says Halls. As he explains to Ruth Styles, nothing is simple when it comes to sustainable fish
Monty Halls: ‘I will defend fishermen to my dying day’ Ruth Styles | 16th April 2012 Ethical Living Fish Fishing Environment Food And Farming Food And Drink Sustainability Trawling Boats Discards …