If you only pick up one green book this year, make it Jeremy Rifkin’s The Third Industrial Revolution. It will change the way you think, says Mark Newton
… wider level. The five pillars concern a major push for renewable energy; … to embrace renewable energy to help create jobs. But where Rifkin’s book succeeds is in … stance, because it is as much about creating jobs and wealth as it is about preventing …
In an exclusive extract from 'Ampera We're Electric', Andrew Simms takes a closer look at what powers our cars and asks whether motoring has a greener future to look forward to
How green is your fuel? Andrew Simms | 12th April 2012 Ethical Living Fuel Petrol Cars Motoring Electric Explore Travel Peak Oil Ethanol Biofuels Technology Renewables Fossil Fuels Driving …
Global grassroots movement, 350.org is gathering support to persuade world leaders to stop subsidising fossil fuels at the Rio Earth Summit
TAKE ACTION to help end government subsidies for dirty energy Grace Philip | 25th May 2012 Activism Climate Change Energy Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions 350.org Renewable Energy How To Make A …
Deep sea drilling will soon commence in the rough waters off the NZ coast. This could mark the beginning of an oil rush in which democratic process, public concern, environmental protection and safety considerations are all swept aside.
… of the New Zealand oil rush) were found jointly liable for the worst oil spill in … an economic boost, energy security and more jobs as a justification for risky oil … in clean energy can create four times more jobs than investing the same amount in oil and …
The World Bank's President Dr Kim proclaims his human and green concerns. But at Tata Mundra in Gujarat, India, his support for a 4,000MW coal fired power plant is devastating poor communities and despoliating their environment.
World Bank's support of Tata Mundra coal plant condemned Nicole Ghio | 7th November 2013 News Coal Fossil Fuels India Energy World Bank tata-mundra.png The World Bank's President Dr Kim proclaims his …
As the detention of Greenpeace's 'Arctic 30' by Russian security services approaches its second month, a shift of campaign tactics is taking place. Now Shell, Gazprom's partner in developing oil and gas on the Arctic Shelf, is in the firing line.
… the study of possible ways to create a joint venture to deliver joint projects in Western Siberia, other … having reached an agreement in April 2013 to jointly develop oil and gas on the Arctic …
Not only is fracking a massive threat to the UK's water, argues John Ward - it's a dead-end technology that will make us pay a heavy price for going precisely nowhere in energy terms.
… Fracking - it's the water, stupid! John Ward | 13th November 2013 Comment … a massive threat to the UK's water, argues John Ward - it's a dead-end technology that …
Israel is not known as an oil producer, but that could be about to change. Just one problem: much of the oil lies under the Palestinian West Bank, and international law and the Oslo Accords require an equitable division of the profits. Jonathan Cook reports ...
… Israel-Palestine oil battle looms Jonathan Cook | 14th November 2013 News Fossil … require an equitable division of the profits. Jonathan Cook reports ... Oil reserves at … Israel. "The reality is that Israel is enjoying the economic fruits of the occupation …
Botswana has been accused of sacrificing the Kalahari, one of the world's most precious wildlife reserves, to commercial fracking while ignoring the concerns of environmentalists and communities who could lose access to scarce water.
… Tamboran Resources and Debswana, a joint venture between the government and the … a massive threat to the UK's water, argues John Ward - it's a dead-end technology that …
Speaking to the World Coal Association in Warsaw, the UNFCCC's executive secretary tells the coal industry: invest in renewables; and leave most of your coal underground.
… Let me be clear from the outset that my joining you today is neither a tacit approval … path towards an acceptable future for all. I join you today to discuss this path for two … any other industry, you are subject to the major political, economic and social shifts of …
Yesterday, as climate talks degraded into a sideshow for the coal industry, more than 800 conference participants walked out. So where now for the climate movement? Alexander Reid Ross argues for an end to collaboration, and the beginning of a deeper resistance.
… The popular narrative, repeated by credible journalists and activists, points to the … of protestors penetrated police barricades to join the delegates. Upwards of 100,000 …
Every COP has been subject to the influence of polluting corporations - but none so completely as COP19 in Warsaw. Now 70 organisations are demanding new rules to protect future climate talks from the influence of the fossil fuel industry.
… which include the fossil fuel industry and major polluters like PGE, Alstom, LOTOS, …
The unspoilt pastoral landscape of Transylvania is the latest battlefield in the war against aggressive fossil energy extraction. Jim Wickens reports on the farming communities fighting back against multinational energy companies.
… prime minister made a bold statement to journalists in June this year, laying the way … by a growing throng of local residents, joined by Roma kids on bicycles and a young … he whispers. Jim Wickens is an investigative journalist. He works for the Ecologist Film …
Author Ken Saro-Wiwa spear-headed the resistance of the Ogoni people of the Niger Delta against environmental devastation from oil drilling and ruptured oil pipelines. He was executed in 1995. Dr Laurence Cox introduces his last letters.
… is co-founder of the online social movements journal Interface and has published widely on …
Four years ago OECD country leaders promised to reduce fossil fuel subsidies. Now IEA figures show they have soared from $300 billion to $544 billion.
Fossil fuel subsidies soar to $544 billion The Ecologist | 11th December 2013 News Fossil Fuels Biofuels Transport Four years ago OECD country leaders promised to reduce fossil fuel subsidies. Now …
Pungesti is at the terrifying front line of Romania's resource war - where villagers are fighting off rapacious corporations and their private army of violent riot police, backed by corrupt politicians. Alex Summerchild reports ...
… during the day. Nobody was safe, not even the journalists - they even arrested a famous Romanian journalist, Oreste Teodorescu. Some people … is a Romanian environmental defender. She has joined in actions to defend Romania's natural …
Soco International PLC, a British oil company, plans to explore for oil in Virunga - Africa's oldest national park, in DRC-Congo. Local WWF campaigner Raymond Lumbuenamo reports on the threats to Mountain gorillas and other precious wildlife.
… operations could lead to the loss of fishing jobs and revenue. The fishing industry … of WWF-Democratic Republic of the Congo. Join us by signing WWF's pledge to help …
Can we really produce all our electricity from renewable sources? Yes, says David Elliott - and at lower cost than by using fossil fuels and nuclear power. But powerful forces are opposed to change ...
… demand. That didn't turn out to be a major issue for the Pugwash scenario, given the … "can supply, on an hourly basis, a majority of a country's or region's electricity … clearly be a lot of details and indeed some major strategic issues to thrash out. For …
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has been financing coal mining companies implicated in criminal corruption allegations - according to a Bankwatch analysis.
EBRD - eyes wide shut to coal sector corruption The Ecologist | 17th December 2013 News Coal Fossil Fuels Energy Corruption EBRD MDBs Climate Change The European Bank for Reconstruction and …
The Russian Parliament has today granted amnesty to the Arctic 30. The Duma voted 446-0 in favour of the Kremlin-backed amendment that extends an Amnesty Act to those charged with hooliganism.
… 30 - the 28 activists and two freelance journalists who were arrested following a … authorities. This may even be in time to enjoy Christmas at home. Peter Willcox, Captain …
Over £1 billion could be paid out by frackers to appease local communities in the UK. Yet Rebecca Cooke finds that wind and solar offers local people a better return ...
… editor. She graduated with a BA (Hons) in Journalism from The University of Sheffield in …