Defra's attempt to put a price tag on nature with its National Ecosystem Assessment may reinforce the dangerous conceit that our own place in ecosystems is more important than any other, argues Dr Kate Rawles
… under their feet? NEWS Protecting rainforests shown to reduce poverty Introduction of measures to protect rainforests and ecosystems in Costa Rica and …
In the second of our 'wildlife at risk' series, Sam Campbell reports how habitat loss, disease and funding cuts leave the iconic red squirrel facing a bleak future
Red squirrels under siege as conservation groups suffer financial squeeze Sam Campbell | 2nd September 2011 News Squirrels Wildlife Natural World Investigations istock_000004905020xsmall.jpg In the …
Teddy Goldsmith’s death left a hole at the heart of the green movement. The website set up in his memory is a fitting tribute to his life's work and is a must-read for the eco-conscious, says Ben Hudson
… A proposal to save the world’s tropical rain forests Thirty years ago this month, Edward …
In an extract from his new book the Jolly Pilgrim, Peter Baker argues that a Gaian consciousness is slowly emerging out of our efforts to overcome climate change and other environmental challenges
… to a new scale. Watercourses were redirected, forests cleared and marshes drained. … years from now Earth will be a place of forests, lakes and animals. When we talk of …
Packed with useful nuggets of advice; Dave Hamilton’s tome, says Andy McKee, has everything you need to kick start a more self-sufficient way of life
Grow Your Food for Free Andy McKee | 19th May 2011 Reviews Self-sufficiency Reviews Books Gardening Fruit Vegetables Recycling grow-food-for-free.jpg Packed with useful nuggets of advice; Dave …
Sebastião Salgado and Per-Anders Pettersson’s work offers a compelling insight into a threatened way of life, says The Ecologist's Green Living Editor Ruth Styles
… or our children who face a future without forests. Despite the stark white environs of …
Fancy going to a clothing upcycling workshop, learning how to cook insects from a celebrity chef or sharing tips on greening your office or school? Here's the Ecologist's pick of ideas to get you geared up for Climate Week
10 things to do during Climate Week Jeff Holman | 16th March 2011 Activism Climate Change And Energy Climate Week Uk Aware Carbon Emissions Ideal Home Show UK Youth Climate Coalition blub.jpg Fancy …
Consumers could unwittingly buy rings or other jewellery linked to serious human rights abuses after Kimberley Process fails to prevent the sale of diamonds from Robert Mugabe's Marange diamond fields
… Clean Development Mechanism, is destroying forests and livelihoods NEWS ANALYSIS Photo …
From the volcanic caldera of Mount Teide to the craggy tors of Dartmoor, Europe’s national parks combine stunning scenery with wonderful flora and fauna. Ruth Styles rounds up ten of the best
… the park are almost completely covered with forests and provide a habitat for rare … A mixture of precipitous mountains, verdant forests and deep valleys, the park is home to …
Volunteering holidays aren't just for bored teenagers. As Christine Ottery found out, there are plenty of ways to see the UK and do your bit at the same time
… How is climate change affecting our forests? You can play a part in answering that …
Like it or not, washing up has to be done daily so give it a green-over with Green Tips eco-friendly cleaning gloves
Clean and green: Green Tips eco marigolds Sella Oneko | 22nd April 2011 Ethical Living Washing Green Tips Marigolds Home Gloves Natural World Green Living washing-up.jpg Like it or not, washing up …
From monocultures to deforestation, a cup of coffee can leave a bitter taste. But as Valentina Jovanovski discovered, ethically produced coffee can benefit some of the world’s poorest people and the planet to boot
Five of the best...Fairtrade and organic coffees Valentina Jovanovski | 20th June 2011 Ethical Living Coffee Fairtrade Organic Deforestation Monoculture Uganda Brazil Green Living Food And Farming …
As budgets are cut local authorities are selling off farmland without considering the long-term implications of losing a valuable asset for future generations. Tom Levitt reports
… of last week's 'U-turn' on selling public forests there is another government-backed …
From local participation to wildlife conservation, Tanzania’s green tourism projects show how responsible travellers and tour operators can improve lives and ecosystems - but there's still much to do, reports Thembi Mutch
… in search of game flocked to the savannas and forests, providing an economic reason for …
A day of action is planned this Saturday to highlight the destructive impact of Canada's tar sands industry. In London, this includes a demo-fest at the Canadian High Commission
TAKE ACTION to stop Canadian tar sands Matilda Lee | 15th June 2011 Activism Climate Change & Energy Tar Sands Bp Shell RBS Alberta UK No Tar Sands Network Activism 1notarsands1.jpg A day of action …
Washing your hair might not sound like the most obvious way to help people in need, but with 25p from each bottle of Naked’s Bounce shampoo and conditioner going to support Oxfam’s Shinyanga Project, that’s exactly what you’ll be doing
… earth. Semi-arid and covered in vast acacia forests, it has never been the most hospitable …
A law of ecocide could potentially see politicians who approve environmentally-damaging projects, like the tar sands pipeline between the US and Canada, face a court trial
Could politicians be charged with 'ecocide' if they approve tar sands pipeline? Rosie Spinks | 29th November 2011 News Investigations Politics And Economics Tar Sands Oil President Obama …
This month we look at efforts to tackle the 'resource curse', examine the growing conflict over wolves, find out what really lies behind our love affair with French baguettes, hear why some charities are suffering because of an unusual crime wave, and ask why the FAO are saying tribal people hold the key to tackling world hunger. To access this exclusive content plus other articles, log in and scroll down to the bottom of the page...
… After the fiasco over the future of England’s forests, the apparent abandonment of so-called …
Contrary to popular belief, composting is simple. What’s more, it’s also eco-friendly, cheap and utterly addictive. Hannah Corr shows you how to get started
The beginner’s guide to making your own compost Hannah Corr | 14th October 2011 Ethical Living Gardening Composting Vegetables Eco-friendly Green Living Food And Farming holding.jpg Contrary to …
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Forty years ago this month F.N. Steele wrote about Britain’s water shortage and about the importance of addressing its causes immediately
The Ecologist July 1971: Britain’s water shortage Henry Gass | 1st July 2011 Other Ecologist F.N. Steele Water Archive 40 Years Ago Shortage Drought Britain Waterwise Environment Agency Irrigation …
An attempt to classify tar sands oil as more environmentally-damaging than conventional oil would effectively ban its sale within European Member States
Europe moves to ban imports of tar sands oil from Canada William McLennan | 29th March 2011 News Tar Sands Climate Change Oil Carbon Emissions web-tar-sands-mine.jpg An attempt to classify tar sands …