The Earth Liberation Front targeted dozens of businesses they accused of destroying the environment. As a new film charting its rise and fall premieres in the US, Matilda Lee speaks to director Marshall Curry about the fine line between activism and terrorism
… 95 per cent of the nation's native standing forests, are not seen as radical? MC: That … has a library of incredible footage of forests and old growth trees. We tried to …
Boasting vibrant cities, countless historical treasures and lush rolling countryside, England has much to offer green travellers, says Green Living Editor Ruth Styles
… of multi-coloured fields, interspersed with forests, moors and rolling hill country. The … U-turn on the proposed sell-off of England’s forests following a public outcry and …
In Uganda, as in the rest of the world, carbon trading is a controversial topic. But could the concept of fair trade carbon credits revolutionise the sector, or is it just a distraction from the bigger problems with carbon markets? Adam Corner investigates
From birds to whales, Europe has plenty for wildlife watchers to love. William McLennan rounds up some of the best
… wolves, lynx and beavers all live in the forests, which cover 86 per cent of the … of lynx and wolves also inhabit Slovakian forests and Responsible Travel can organise … populations inhabit Norway’s extensive pine forests along with brown bear, wolves, elk and …
Already hit by rows over radioactive waste and airport expansion, the London 2012 Olympic Games are accused of degrading green land vital to local communities and wildlife. Tom Antebi reports
London 2012 Olympics: what's the hidden cost to green spaces and wildlife habitats? Tom Antebi | 16th March 2011 News Society Conservation Development Olympics London 2012 Investigations Sport …
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
… the government's plans to sell off the UK's forests. The campaign garnered half a million … importantly in their own area. The Save the Forests campaign had a map of forests under threat and the False Economy …
In the second part of our sport and environment mini-series, Ruth Styles reports on the efforts some football clubs are making to turn the sport into an eco-friendly one, although there's still plenty to do
Sustainability and football: why the beautiful game is getting a green makeover Ruth Styles | 3rd August 2011 News Football Manchester United Arsenal Chelsea Gary Neville Rio Ferdinand Bristol City …
Human rights violations have been reported at plantations in virtually all major tea producing countries, while tea growing itself has a profound effect on the local environment. William McLennan reports
… converted to tea plantations. In East Africa, forests are still being cleared to make way … and environmental authorities. Converting forests into tea plant monocultures decreases …
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
… farming has all but destroyed England's 'rainforests' and why it's time we started asking … good at sequestering carbon.' ‘England's rainforests' Grasslands have dominated the … is as much carbon stored in grasslands as in forests,' says King. ‘Recent research points …
Frankincense and myrrh are prized for their fabulous scent and are an essential ingredient in beauty products. But with 90 per cent of the global supply originating in war-torn Somalia, just how ethical can they really be?
… in harsh conditions but poorly managed forests and excessive tapping are hastening … of insight, the sustainable management of forests can only be achieved through the …
The head of the UK's grassroots anti-incineration network on working towards a zero waste economy, encouraging community engagement and avoiding 'defeatist' language
… could have missed the campaign to protect our forests. This issue is especially important …
Tourists eager to try exotic meat and buy wildlife souvenirs in Laos are helping destroy the country's natural heritage. The consequences for both people and environment are worrying, reports Dawn Starin
… systems, eroded hillsides, burning forests and small villages takes me to the … lie buried in nearby agricultural fields and forests, where they continue to claim innocent … are opening up Guinea-Bissau's once intact forests to the ravages of the bush-meat trade, …
From food to fun, we've got the skinny on how to make this year's festivities the greenest ever
… so the last thing the planet’s beleaguered forests need is another reason to chop them … on – put even more pressure on overstretched forests. Most recently, Mattel – the makers of …
We can eat a diet including macaroni cheese, chicken curry and fish and chips that is good for people and the planet argues WWF campaigner Duncan Williamson
… and biscuits to shower gels. The tropical forests of Borneo and Sumatra, home to the … organisation; we focus on species, forests, freshwater, climate change, the …
Forget Lapland - a festive break in the English countryside is just as beautiful. New website Our Land will help you discover sustainable tourism in the Cotswolds, South Downs and New Forest, amongst others
Our Land: website champions sustainable holidays in English countryside Ben Hudson | 2nd December 2011 Ethical Living Travel Eco England Walks Green Natural World Our Land Green Living festive1.jpg …
'Land grab' report highlights growing interest from speculators in ‘flex’ crops like soya, palm oil and sugarcane that can be used for biofuels or food
… oil plantations to protect its remaining rainforests has seen agribusiness giants like Sime … is the next biofuel 'land grab' on tropical forests, warn campaigners Just as biofuels … grab on land, plants and biodiverse-rich forests NEWS ANALYSIS Foreign land grabbing …
An Ecologist cover story in 2005 prompted the making of an epic documentary, Up in Smoke, about slash and burn farming. Now the film finally airs on More4 on September 27th... Matilda Lee reports
… over REDD projects excluding rural poor from forests Global study finds forests provide one-fifth of household income … conservation projects NEWS Protecting rainforests shown to reduce poverty Introduction …
From deforestation to fertiliser; our taste for coffee has left some of the world’s most precious eco-systems in a precarious state. George Blacksell looks at how the coffee industry is cleaning up its act
Coffee: is the black stuff as green as it should be? George Blacksell | 4th October 2011 Ethical Living Coffee Deforestation Eco-systems Food Amazon Farming Fairtrade Organic Food And Drink …
Continuing her exclusive series - Coalition Green Watch - Bibi van der Zee further assesses David Cameron's pledge to head the 'greenest government in history' and, whilst the jury may still be out, finds alarming cause for concern...
Bibi van der Zee: Government 'no more in touch with the countryside than Labour' Bibi van der Zee | 10th March 2011 Comment Politics And Economics David Cameron Climate Decc Blogs And Comment …
Every hour, an area of seagrass the size of two football pitches is lost. The rate of loss is equal to that occurring in tropical rainforests and on coral reefs yet it receives a fraction of the attention
… is equal to that occurring in tropical rainforests and on coral reefs yet it receives a … It may be not be as visible as tropical rainforests or wetlands but seagrass plays a vital … across south-east Asia NEWS Vital mangrove forests hit by coastal developments Increasing …
The multi-million dollar trade in bushmeat is one of the greatest threats to tropical wildlife. Chimpanzees are on the front line of this devastating trade with less than 300,000 in the wild. A new campaign aims to save these endangered creatures
… of the bushmeat trade which is emptying forests of endangered species, especially … are opening up Guinea-Bissau's once intact forests to the ravages of the bush-meat trade, …
The new head of the Prince's green living charity speaks to the Ecologist about ways of engaging individuals and the benefits of corporate partnerships
… HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE The Prince's Rainforests Project: keeping forests standing It's the best hope for …
Claims that biofuels have lower greenhouse gas emissions than fossil fuels are 'complete nonsense' and EU-wide targets to increase their use should be scrapped says letter to transport minister
… A global 'land grab' and increased loss of forests and other natural ecosystems is being …