A huge raft of environmental reforms is promised in the Labour Party's draft manifesto, writes Oliver Tickell. Among the highlights: a ban on fracking; a clean energy policy based on renewables and efficiency; no commitment to new nuclear power; to meet our Paris Agreement obligations on climate; to give companies a legal obligation to protect the environment; to retain all EU environment laws post-Brexit; and multilateral nuclear disarmament.
… Corbyn's green vision wins: leaked manifesto promises huge … the Climate Change Act under threat, Labour's vision of the UK's future just looks all the … such as a commitment to expanding aviation provision, controversial port expansion, and …
Just imagine: gas for your cooking and heating made by composting home-grown British grass, writes Almuth Ernsting. What's not to like? Well, it would need almost all the UK's grassland to match our gas demand, leaving cows and sheep to starve or forcing them into sheds to eat foreign-grown feeds. And methane leakage could easily wipe out any climate benefit.
… fracking - but can we believe Ecotricity's vision of 'green gas from grass'? Almuth … almost every home ". Ecotricity's bioenergy vision looks far more attractive than many … would be anything but benign. Ecotricity's vision of flowering meadows grown for …
We need a renewable energy revolution, an end to fracking, no new nuclear power, efficient homes, and the break up of our energy cartels, writes Jeremy Corbyn, All that, and strong protection for wildlife and oceans, no TTIP trade deal with the US, clean air to breathe, and massive investment in public transport. Is there anything not to like?
… must be at the heart of the Labour Party's vision of a fairer, more prosperous future. … To win, we must show we have a modern vision of an innovative country that has a new … aspirations must lie with a greener vision of Britain. And we must reach out to …
A new vision to replace our grazing land with energy crops will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but many are unwilling to embrace its suggestions for our future diet and countryside
… by energy crops like Miscanthus A new vision to replace our grazing land with energy … materials and industry. It’s a revolutionary vision that would completely change both the … livestock or growing feed for it. In the CAT vision grazing grassland would instead be …
Julia Hawkins tells the Ecologist about the new generation of green energy champions in town.....
… is in our DNA”, says Haigler. Vision Having a clear vision is also key. This is particularly true … successive natural disasters: “Having a clear vision and being persistent in working to …
A new WWF report puts eastern Australia among the world's deforestation hotspots, write Martine Maron & Bill Laurance - estimating that 3-6 million hectares of native forest will be cleared there over the next 15 years. Queensland's new Labor government could reverse the destructive policies - but will it turn a new leaf?
… has already formulated an alternative vision of the future. This vision contrasts starkly with the gloomy … This seems perfectly aligned with Australia's vision. So why is WWF putting Australia in the …
A unique community purchase of Forestry Commission land in the Highlands will see native Caledonian pinewoods re-established over 1086 hectares of commercial conifer woods planted in the 1970s, complete with relict ancient pines.
… a significant step forwards in achieving our vision of a renewed Caledonian Forest in the … is to raise the funds required to make this vision a reality." The Achnacarry, Bunarkaig … a significant step forwards in achieving our vision of a renewed Caledonian Forest in the …
The Centre for Alternative Technology's Emergence Summit must develop positive versions of the future, as if we can't imagine it - there won't be one, says Paul Allen
… there are actually very few positive future visions out there. The more I looked the more … and 2012 to 28 Days Later – the dark vision wins out every time. This is starkly … to explore and develop positive, aspirational visions of a future in which we have risen to …
An encounter with a Colombian shaman led Peter Bunyard on a spiritual journey into and beyond the living, breathing, transpiring Amazon rainforest, providing key insights into the essential role of the great tropical forests in the workings of Gaia. He emerged re-energised from his visions - and inspired to redouble his efforts to save our wondrous planet.
… of Gaia. He emerged re-energised from his visions - and inspired to redouble his efforts … incomparably beautiful region of Colombia. Visions of the past, present and future My visions were no longer of swirling, …
As Paris prepares for COP21 in Paris, Marc Brightman finds that the city is in the grip of a benign but ignorant authoritarianism that is ready to trample on much-loved green spaces like the Bois Dormoy, reclaimed from dereliction by the multicultural local community, which represent real solutions to the global problems of food, climate, the future of our cities, and our place in nature.
… he is proving a paragon of the lack of vision that plagues the centre left not only … a flimsy, outdated and poorly thought through vision of social justice, or simply in order … morally corrupt party? Will the same top-down vision be in force in December? The headline …
Kate Hathway from the local communities charity Urban Forum says we should look to Europe for tips on successful community renewable energy projects
… are shown throughout the report demonstrating visionary and bold leadership, meaningful … about encouragement and support. Firstly, a vision and challenge is set out for a local … by local leaders, including goals of how this vision will be achieved. For example – ‘We’re …
The Food Forest Project provides healthy, organic food for local communities and habitats for wildlife.
… in architectural conservation, who shared his vision with me by sketching the concept on … it then becomes self-sustaining.” Faith’s vision remained a conceptual idea until he …
Turkey's Gezi Park protestors are finding common cause with Kurdish communities, writes Rosa Wild. Both are suffering from Erdogan's annihilation of land, forests, parks and cities in pursuit of economic growth. A new eco-democratic resistance is taking root.
… Kurds who fit into, and buy into, the AKP vision of Turkey: it is multiculturalism for … in Turkish, into swelling slums. Erdogan's vision of peace redraws the fault lines of … the coming months. It raises an alternative vision for what those months could bring. Gezi …
For sheer guts, vision and results, a single organisation stands out among the US's environmental defenders - the Alliance for the Wild Rockies. Jeffrey St. Clair met its leader, Mike Garrity, winner of 2014's Grassroots Activist Award.
… Law Forests bridger-mtns.png For sheer guts, vision and results, a single organisation … starlight, Garrity began to talk about his vision for the sprawling region known as the … Protection Act (NREPA), one of the most visionary pieces of environmental legislation …
Matt Mellen joined a growing number of Westerners seeking therapy with Ayahuasca, the Amazonian 'miracle medicine' for mind, body and soul. He emerged transformed, a happier version of ... himself.
… ceremony Matthew had a powerful and detailed vision of his new life's work. He saw a … volunteers who work with him to manifest this vision - to date The Temple has treated over … parts of the circle. Soon after, the visions started for some, but for others, …
Worried about debt, defaults and deficits? Save up your concern for the real problem, writes Glen Barry. The systematic destruction Earth's natural ecosystems for short-term profit is the 'bubble' that underlies economic growth - and if allowed to continue its bursting will leave the Earth in a state of social, economic and ecological collapse.
… is evil incarnate and will kill us all. The vision - long term sustainability Exponential … and human evolution. The Jeffersonian vision of agrarian democracy requires living …
India's economy is hindered by the lack of sustainable and reliable electricity, writes Michael Jacob. But the new government has a plan to bring 24/7 power to every citizen, based on grid renewal, subsidy cuts, and a big rollout of ever-cheaper solar power generation.
… support not seen in 30 years and Modi's vision on matters of energy and business may … the scale of energy demand in India, his vision could, at a national level, spell big … Narendra Taneja, who heads the energy division at the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, …
Plans to use concentrating solar power plants in the Sahara to generate and export electricity have been on the table for years. Now, it looks as though political will might help move things forward
… exporting electricity to Europe. The vision may seem idealistic, but there have … sea Supergrid A key part of the Desertec vision is for a 'supergrid' that can … HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE PHOTO GALLERY: Visionary architect unveils eco designs An …
Environmental groups condemn Estonia’s rejection of ‘climate and biodiversity centered’ forestry impact assessment.
… abandoning any sustainable long-term vision and action compatible with biodiversity … Aid stressed the lack of international supervision over forest matters: “The situation we … abandoning any sustainable long-term vision and action compatible with biodiversity …
Earthship Brighton, an award-winning off-grid community centre set in an organic farm within the South Downs National Park, has hosted hundreds of events and inspired tens of thousands of visitors over the last decade, writes Phil Moore, demonstrating green technologies and energy-efficient living. But now it's in need of a refit.
… sprung up around the world, inspired by the vision that Reynolds and his followers have … thinking and action. To make the Earthship vision a reality, the group formed the Low … oil. If you're attracted by our ideas, vision and ideals, do consider supporting our …
Peak oil sceptics argue the real problem for climate change and our planet may be too much fossil fuel, not too little. Lionel Badal explains why he disagrees
… HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE A year-by-year vision of a sustainable future The Transition … society. Shaun Chamberlin outlines this vision - beginning with a landmark 2010 …
The German-led Desertec initiative believes it can deliver power to Europe as early as 2015
… recognise and strongly support the Desertec vision as a pivotal part of the transition to … he said. 'Now the time has come to turn this vision into reality. That implies intensive …
The Apollo Programme proposed this week to make renewable energy cheaper than coal through technological advances is welcome, writes James Dyke. But the real problems are political, not technological. Unless we back the Apollo vision by challenging the power of fossil fuel companies, it can never succeed.
… not technological. Unless we back the Apollo vision by challenging the power of fossil fuel … the face of compelling argument. Building a vision of low-carbon energy generation is …
Report reveals threat of civil unrest from energy shortages, which has been played down as 'alarmist' by ministers
… HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE A year-by-year vision of a sustainable future The Transition … society. Shaun Chamberlin outlines this vision - beginning with a landmark 2010 …