The success of a society should not be measured just in terms of material wealth, according to climate advisor Lord Deben.
Deben's redefinition of economic growth Catherine Early | 13th May 2020 News Growth Economy Covid-19 Climate Biodiversity GDP bluetit-4999386_1920_1.jpg The success of a society should not be …
The Labour party’s manifesto prioritises climate change, air quality and biodiversity decline, arguing that strong environmental policy is a social justice issue. CATHERINE EARLY reports
Labour commits to 2050 'net zero' target Catherine Early | 25th September 2018 News Labour Climate Change Fracking Farming Fishing Politics sustainable_fishing.jpg The Labour party’s manifesto …
One of the major causes of rainforest destruction and biodiversity loss in tropical zones is the illegal logging of hardwoods. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) label, broadly speaking, exists to address this by promoting environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable management of the world’s forests.
Behind the eco labels: Forestry Stewardship Council Pat Thomas | 1st April 2007 Ethical Living FSC Forestry Stewardship Council Forests Trees Forest Natural World Energy BTL_Looking_glass_MAIN_9.jpg …
Decarbonising the energy system could support short-term recovery while creating resilient and inclusive economies and societies.
Renewable energy recovery from Covid-19 Catherine Early | 24th April 2020 News Covid-19 Pandemic Coronavirus Renewable Energy Climate Emergency solar-rainbow-cut.jpg Decarbonising the energy system …
Environmental campaigners Greenpeace criticise financial sector for continuing to finance fossil fuels, despite dire warnings about the state of the climate.
Davos bankers 'nothing short of hypocrites' Catherine Early | 22nd January 2020 News Climate Emergency Greenpeace Finance Davos Thought Leaders Editor’s Picks 800px-davos_congress_centre.jpg …
Travel and tourism adds five per cent to global greenhouse emissions and could put the UK’s net zero target at risk, committee says.
MPs investigate travel and tourism impacts Catherine Early | 18th July 2019 News Parliament Westminster Travel And Tourism Change Makers cruise_ship_pollution.jpg Travel and tourism adds five per …
It’s fair to say that we have our share of robust discussions in this office. Opinions get aired, fingers get pointed, occasionally voices get raised. It’s all in a good cause. Setting the world to rights isn’t always a civilised tea party.
… Greenwash Plastic Bags Protest UK US War Economics Environment Justice Human Rights … Living Climate Change Energy Politics And Economics Society Archive_220.jpg It’s fair to …
Meeting global targets to end hunger by 2030 could be challenging given a recent increase in food insecurity exacerbated by conflict and environmental degradation. CATHERINE EARLY reports.
World hunger on the rise for the first time in years Catherine Early | 10th October 2017 News Food Hunger Climate Change Un Earley Security Economic Growth 405443.jpg Meeting global targets to end …
Antimicrobial resistance is a ticking time-bomb not only for the UK but also for the world, warns the UK’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Dame Sally Davies
Why are we ignoring the role of livestock in antibiotic resistance? Pat Thomas | 13th June 2013 News Health Food And Farming shutterstock_127596050.jpg Antimicrobial resistance is a ticking time-bomb …
Bird flu has been raging through Asia for more than a decade. But it is only recently that most of us have started to pay attention to the story. Pat Thomas seperates fact from fiction and asks whether this is a random act of nature or yet another man-made disaster.
Avian flu - the ecology of an epidemic Pat Thomas | 1st December 2005 News Avian Flu Pandemic Drugs Bird Flu H5N1 Tamiflu Relenza Risk Food And Farming Health Investigates_3.jpg Bird flu has been …
Enhancing 4G and 5G connectivity could lead to substantial economic, social and environmental benefits in Scotland, according to new analysis.
The environmental benefits of 5G Catherine Early | 28th August 2019 News 5G Scotland Rural Carbon Reduction Smart Cities Science & Systems scotland_5g.jpg Enhancing 4G and 5G connectivity could lead …
Two decades ago the world's first GM foods went on sale, writes Pat Thomas. The consumer flirtation with GMOs soon died away, yet the biotech industry has grown into a global behemoth, driving agricultural intensification and sending agro-chemical sales through the roof. It's time for us to take a stand once again and insist: there are better, healthier ways of growing food.
20 years ago today ... What have we learned since the GMO Flavr Savr tomato? Pat Thomas | 5th February 2015 Activism GMOs Consumerism Food Farming Corporations Two decades ago the world's first GM …
Documentary makers collaborate with renowned Colombian band Bomba Estereo and actor Joaquin Phoenix to record indigenous environmental projects.
Music makers journey to Colombia rainforest Catherine Early | 17th November 2020 | News Editor’s Picks Biodiversity Indigenous Nature REDD+ Music Documentary Colombia Recording of flautist in …
Reforms should be made to the Bank of England’s mandate to make climate stability a core purpose, according to a new report. CATHERINE EARLY reports
Time to bail out the climate, say campaigners Catherine Early | 16th May 2018 News Banking Finance Climate Change Risk Recession bank_of_england.jpg Reforms should be made to the Bank of England’s …
Is it healthy? Is it organic? Is it fairly traded? How far has it travelled? At times, making informed choices can feel like a full-time job. Here is a pocket guide to buying food from the new book Stuffed
How to decode food labels and shop with a conscience Pat Thomas | 16th March 2010 Ethical Living Green Living Food And Farming Soil Association Organic Food Labels Food Miles Packaging Leaf Marque …
Genetically modified food. It’s a big issue. Increasingly, we are handed the notion that GM food is just like any other food, only better, because of its almost magical power to solve our most immediate crises of poverty, hunger, fossil-fuel depletion and climate change.
… failure of political will and of free-market economics. Indeed, none of the current crises …
Over 1,000 juvenile delinquents showed a 44 per cent drop in antisocial behaviour when put on a low sugar diet. So why is the government completely ignoring what we are feeding our children, and yet is happy to spend £2,500 on administering each ASBO?
… Drugs Food And Farming Health Politics And Economics ASBOs_MAIN.jpg Over 1,000 juvenile …
Wildlife conservation groups have come under fire for their stance on controversial government plans for one million homes between Oxford and Cambridge.
Monbiot slams wildlife groups' development response Catherine Early | 29th June 2020 News George Monbiot The Wildlife Trusts RSPB Woodland Trust Oxford Cambridge Housing Road …
In his final State of the Union address, George Bush announced his support for the adoption of biofuels on a massive scale. But is the plan such a good idea? By Pat Thomas
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