A once quiet voice, hard to distinguish against the grinding machine of intensive food production is now shouting above the noise. LAURA BRIGGS reports on the growing interest in grass as a feeding option
… of this grass-fed process is Virginia-based Joel Salatin. His farm, Polyface, is described … the world." Seeking to become Britain's next Joel Salatin, and joining forces with Graham to promote …
There is now a very real hope that thousands of animals in Ireland will be spared from painful laboratory testing thanks to new funding from the Government for alternative scientific research. Ecologist reporter, LAURA BRIGGS reports
Ireland agrees dedicated funding for research into alternatives to live animal testing in an historic first anti-vivisection step Laura Briggs | 25th July 2016 News Vivisection Animal Testing Animal …
Calls for better protection of the UK's ancient woodlands are being made by environmental groups due to a loophole in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), last revised in 2012. LAURA BRIGGS reports
… biodiversity, health and recreational enjoyment. Unlike many other precious habitats … Just last month more than one hundred people joined the Ancient Tree Forum at their annual …
The Soil Association is calling on bread producers and supermarkets to stop making and selling bread products that contain traces of Glyphosate. LAURA BRIGGS reports.
… despite these findings, in May 2016 a joint meeting of the Food and Agriculture …
A gap in the market and the digital age has seen the British organic cut flower industry flourish over the last couple of years - with chemical-free, low air-mile blooms finally seeing their day in the sun. LAURA BRIGGS reports on the homegrown market that offers a bigger variety of flowers and without the environmental costs of imported ones
… and go because actually it's a very skilled job. It's a hard physical job." With Claire's flowers you know you are …
Disposing of wastewater from uncoventional gas and oil techniques - including fracking - is one of the big challenges facing the UK.
LAURA BRIGGS reports
Facing the challenge of toxic wastewater produced by oil and gas companies LAURA BRIGGS | 1st September 2016 News hydro fracking.jpg Disposing of wastewater from uncoventional gas and oil techniques …
Last month, an outright ban on greyhound racing was announced in the Australian state of New South Wales following an inquiry which uncovered overwhelming evidence of systematic animal cruelty. Will the UK do the same asks LAURA BRIGGS
… risk of unwanted dogs being killed. A 2014 joint report by the League Against Cruel … year. The GBGB says it works closely with major welfare charities via the Greyhound Forum. …
As leading figures from the world of law, ecology and technology prepare to come together and discuss how best to deal with non-native invasive plants in the UK, more research is still needed on how best to manage these species taking over the countryside writes LAURA BRIGGS
… Floating Pennywort can form dense mats, has major ecological impacts and restricts water …
As the Digital Schoolhouse programme starts a national roll out to schools across the UK, scientists warn that digital disconnect can mean caring less - for each other and the environment. LAURA BRIGGS reports.
… effects of both working screen time (your job) and what is known as 'Discretionary … time without breaks to meet the demands of jobs. Studies show that this sedentary … have had from a shop. "It has also created jobs that weren't even here before. I support …
Campaigners fighting a development for an 18-hole golf course on a pristine part of the Moray Firth are planning to launch a legal challenge against the plans with £10,000 they have sourced through crowdfunding. LAURA BRIGGS reports
… proposal would only create an extra 20 or so jobs to the Dornoch area and would devastate … visitors and rare wildlife can share and enjoy them for generations to come." The five … all development proposals). Plus the vast majority of residents support the project." He …
Seaweed is known for its culinary uses and has seen a renaissance in past years thanks to its health claims and a distinctive taste - but there are more ecological benefits to seaweed that currently remain untapped.
Biofuels from seaweed? Laura Briggs | 12th October 2016 Ethical Living Seaweed Biofuels Energy Animal Feed Food And Farming seaweed.jpg Seaweed is known for its culinary uses and has seen a …
An estimated 12 million tonnes of plastic flows into our oceans each year so no wonder we're facing one of the biggest litter crises our planet has ever seen. LAURA BRIGGS reports
… to governments, cities and companies taking major action to tackle this ever-growing …
A unified scientific approach has been called for to help protect one of the most threatened ecosystems on earth. LAURA BRIGGS learns more about the unique ecosystem known as seagrass beds
… and invertebrate species; and provide a major food source for endangered species across … scientific community becomes more unified and joins forces to support a singular approach to …
The Valbona Valley in northern Albania faces destruction from the planned works, despite being within the protected area of the Valbona National Park. LAURA BRIGGS reports
… Energy Campaigning Renewables Botany your-journey.jpeg The Valbona Valley in northern … Albanian NGO TOKA, and owner of the website Journey to Valbona , says the developments … documents. The intent to construct a major road route to Montenegro, delivering …
Marine ecologists have shown how noise pollution is changing the behaviour of marine animals - and how its elimination will significantly help build their resilience. LAURA BRIGGS reports
Ecology Research Report: How noise pollution impacts marine ecology Laura Briggs | 12th December 2016 News Marine Ecology Marine Research Renewables Noise Pollution marine pollution.jpg Marine …
In 2020 the fate of Devon's River Otter wild beavers will be decided. With Chris Packham backing the campaign to save the species and the protection of beavers into Scotland recently getting the go-ahead, the outlook is bright for the species.LAURA BRIGGS reports
… from our work in Devon in the academic journal Science of the Total Environment on … a native species came on November 24, 2016. Jonathan Hughes, Chief Executive of the … Scottish Wildlife Trust, said: "This is a major milestone for Scotland's wildlife and the …
The loss of birds could significantly impact efforts to combat deforestation, according to research from scientists looking at species across the Brazilian Amazon. LAURA BRIGGS reports
… reports Study results, published in the Journal Philosophical Transactions of the … as land-use change intensifies. Dr Joseph Tobias, of Imperial College London, …
Consumers could be doing far more to help combat global food wastage with relatively little effort according to a new study showing that every year, a third of all food produced ends up being binned. LAURA BRIGGS reports
… which produced this report , says: "The majority of food waste in the U.S. comes from …
Removing the natural habitat of Hazel Dormice - one of the UK's most endangered species - is further threatening their existence says a new report from Manchester Metropolitan University. LAURA BRIGGS reports
… that gaps in the tree canopy are now a major problem for the dormice. "Although dormice … this endangered species was published in the Journal of Comparative Physiology , and shows …
LAURA BRIGGS reports on an innovative project that turns city-centre air pollution from vehicle exhausts into Air-Inks for artists
Re-Purposing Air Pollution to make Air Inks Laura Briggs | 7th February 2017 Ethical Living Pollution Science Innovation Art air-ink solvents test.jpg LAURA BRIGGS reports on an innovative project …
If the thought of dropping a live lobster into a pan of boiling water horrifies you, then you're in good company including that of a new campaigning group that wants lobsters to be given the same animal welfare rights as other creatures. LAURA BRIGGS reports
… recognised under UK law as animals, you can join the many signatures already collected by …
There's welcome news for campaigners lobbying for the protection of Britain's ancient woodland. LAURA BRIGGS reports
Support Woodland Trust's ‘Save Our Ancients' campaign to save UK's ancient woodland Laura Briggs | 20th March 2017 Activism Ancient Woodland Conservation National Planning Policy Framework natural …
How can we bridge the gap between ‘fast food' living and responsible consumption when mass production and a throw-away mindset still dominate the lifestyles of most people? LAURA BRIGGS has some thoughts...
The Food Paradox and our collective role in it... Laura Briggs | 5th April 2017 Ethical Living Organic Allotment Farming Food Consumer Choices allotment.jpg How can we bridge the gap between ‘fast …