Russia's seizure in international waters of the Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise has provoked worldwide outrage. But what are the reasons for Moscow's heavy-handedness? And why has the official western response been so muted?
… Public Opinion) data shows that 60% of Russians approve of their government's action … it too lenient. Moreover, two-thirds of Russians are convinced that any attempts by …
For Indigenous peoples climate change is not a political slogan but an inescapable reality of their daily life. In a new series for the Ecologist, Gleb Raygorodetsky explores how different communities are responding to the challenges of climate change
Healing the Earth: Indigenous Peoples and Climate Change Gleb Raygorodetsky | 21st June 2013 News Society Climate Change gleb.jpg Maria Amanchina, a local kam or shaman, conducts a ceremony on Ukok …
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.
… the Arctic 30 will now end - and the 26 non-Russians will be free to return home to their …
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.
Arctic 30: Greenpeace turns on Shell The Ecologist | 13th November 2013 News Arctic 30 Oil Gas Fossil Fuels Arctic Climate Change As the detention of Greenpeace's 'Arctic 30' by Russian security …
The Angara, the only river draining Lake Baikal, might disappear by 2020, as it is progressively dammed for massive hydroelectric schemes designed to aid the development of ... China.
Siberia: Sold down the river Margarita Baranova | 9th November 2013 News Russia Siberia Natural World Energy China Hydropower plotina.png The Angara, the only river draining Lake Baikal, might …
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.
New Zealand at risk of becoming the next oil exploration frontier Rachael Shaw | 6th November 2013 Activism OIl Spill Fossil Fuels New Zealand Greenpeace Ocean shutterstock_132599048.jpg Deep sea …
There is nothing endearing about the truth behind the 'cute' YouTube videos of Slow Loris, a critically endangered species. Still, video clips of species of conservation concern may have a positive flip side ...
Killer cuteness: how YouTube sent an endangered species to the brink of extinction Professor Anna Nekaris | 14th November 2013 Activism Illegal Wildlife Trade Pets Conservation Natural World …
The Arctic 30 are leaving Russia. 14 have received exit stamps and all are due back home in time to celebrate the New Year. But their fight for the Arctic is only just beginning ...
… will be given their stamps tomorrow. The non-Russians will all leave the country in the …
Government claims the cull is to protect fish stocks, but campaigners say seals are clubbed to death for their fat and fur. John Vidal reports.......
Seal Clubbing in Namibia: Shocking footage just released John Vidal | 4th July 2013 News Natural World Politics seal.jpg Seal pups, just a few months old, are killed with spiked wooden clubs. …
A new study finds that radioactive Iodine from Fukushima has caused a significant increase in hypothyroidism among babies in California, 5,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean.
Fukushima fallout damaged thyroid glands of California babies Chris Busby | 19th November 2013 News Nuclear Power Radiation Fukushima USA Health baby-feet.png A new study finds that radioactive …
Keen to save the world but don't want to end up in a Russian prison? In the first of a three part series Ruth Stokes suggests ethical consumption as one alternative approach to activism that won't turn your life upside down but will make a difference ...
Activism for Busy People Part I: Ethical Consumption Ruth Stokes | 9th November 2013 Ethical Living Ethical Consumption Consumer Choice Recycling ethicalconsumer.jpg You don't have to take to the …
Keen to save the world but don't want to end up in a Russian prison? In the second of her 3-part 'Activism for Busy People' series, Ruth Stokes suggests changing the way you source your food as an approach to activism that won't turn your life upside down.
Eat your way to a better world Ruth Stokes | 4th December 2013 Ethical Living Food Local Food farmers-market-potatoes.png Keen to save the world but don't want to end up in a Russian prison? In the …
As the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations enter their last few days, Ellen Brown exposes their real purpose - corporate control of the world's food, health, environment and financial systems. Of all these, the greatest is food ...
Monsanto, the TPP and global food dominance Ellen Brown | 7th December 2013 News Trade WTO Politics Food GMOs Gm Food soyabeans.png As the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations enter their last few …
Following the retraction of the Seralini et al scientific paper which found health damage to rats fed on GM corn, over 100 scientists have pledged in this Open Letter to boycott Elsevier, publisher of the Journal responsible.
Scientists pledge to boycott Elsevier ISIS - Institute of Science in Society | 5th December 2013 Comment GMOs Gm Food Science corn.png Following the retraction of the Seralini et al scientific paper …
An invisible electrosmog engulfs us, destroying the health of many who do not even know why they have fallen ill. Why is no one listening to the mass of evidence telling us we are frying our brains?
Killing Fields - Electromagnetic Radiation Arthur Firstenberg | 1st June 2004 News Electromagnetic Radiation Electrosmog Electromagnetic Fields Health Science And Technology Archive_7.jpg An …
Former Deputy Chair of the Liberal Democrats, Donnachadh McCarthy, writes to Lib Dem DECC Secretary of State Ed Davey about Hinkley C nuclear power station.
Nuclear assault on the poor, workers and UK economy Donnachadh McCarthy | 1st November 2013 Comment Nuclear Power Energy olkiluoto.png Former Deputy Chair of the Liberal Democrats, Donnachadh …
'I can no longer sit back and allow terrorist infiltration, terrorist indoctrination, terrorist subversion, and the international terrorist conspiracy to sap and impurify all of our precious bodily fluids.' Commander George the Ripper Bush at Madison Square Garden
I’m the Reverend Billy Bill Talen | 1st October 2004 Comment America George Bush Republicans Peace Marchers Companies Consumerism Globalisation Boycotts Campaigns Human Rights Violations UK US …
Although the total biodiversity in Europe
is still decreasing, a recently published report brings the welcome news that many of the larger wildlife and bird species are making a strong recovery. Anna Taylor reports.....
Wildlife comeback in Europe Anna Taylor | 24th October 2013 News Conservation Natural World bison.jpg Once extinct in the wild, the European Bison has made a remarkable recovery. Although the total …
From raw mulberry silk pillowcases to beehive adoption, Hazel Sillver suggest some unique green presents for loved ones that don’t cost the earth ...
Eco Christmas Gift Guide Part I Hazel Sillver | 1st November 2013 Ethical Living Eco-gifts Green Ethical Christmas beehives.jpg Adopt a beehive - a sweet and original gift that will help our pollen …
Green party MP Caroline Lucas tells the Ecologist why she has no regrets about joining the peaceful non-violent direct action at Balcombe that led to her arrest back in August......
I risked arrest at Balcombe to send the coalition a message on climate change Caroline Lucas | 24th October 2013 Comment Politics Fracking 5_caroline lucas gives an interview with our …
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 ...
Pungesti, Romania: people versus Chevron and riot police Alex Summerchild | 12th December 2013 News Fracking Romania Fossil Fuels pungesti.png Pungesti is at the terrifying front line of Romania's …
Within two years, Britain could be facing a series of blackouts and the ignomony of importing the resource it once considered so plentiful from a host of politically unstable countries.
Blackout Britain Mark Townsend | 1st June 2004 News Nuclear Power Stations Blackouts Electricity Gas Energy Alternatives Nuclear Carbon Dioxide Solar Wind Energy Politics And Economics Within two …
Last week's 'million mask march' is a telling example of the mainstream media's structural hostility to any realisation of a participatory, deliberative or active public, argues Jamie Mackay.
The beginning is near Jamie Mackay | 12th November 2013 News Society Politics Protest Surveillance Media hacktivism.png Last week's 'million mask march' is a telling example of the mainstream media's …