The Ukrainian environment minister told delegates at COP15 about the widespread damage to nature caused by Russia’s war.
… Ukraine war is killing wildlife Catherine Early | 12th … damage to nature caused by Russia’s war. The number of civilians killed has … and not only for humans,” he said. Awareness Ukraine is home to 74,000 species of …
Over 1,000 juvenile delinquents showed a 44 per cent drop in antisocial behaviour when put on a low sugar diet. So why is the government completely ignoring what we are feeding our children, and yet is happy to spend £2,500 on administering each ASBO?
… launched the latest offensive in its war on crime, the ‘Together Campaign’, across … and witness protection programmes. Like all wars, the war on crime comes with an aggressive …
Bird flu has been raging through Asia for more than a decade. But it is only recently that most of us have started to pay attention to the story. Pat Thomas seperates fact from fiction and asks whether this is a random act of nature or yet another man-made disaster.
… about quarantines, closing borders and waging war on a microscopic enemy. But think about … strain of avian flu has also been put forward as a solution. But given the poor … very much from 1918. Only now it’s not world war, but the chemical warfare waged on our …
A decade of recording intimidation, violence and murder against environmental defenders reveals war on nature.
… against environmental defenders reveals war on nature. More than 1,700 people have … the pursuit of profit and power, there is a war over nature and the frontlines are the … the pursuit of profit and power, there is a war over nature and the frontlines are the …
A day that aims to inspire communities to come together to fight crises caused by climate breakdown, war and Covid-19.
… to fight crises caused by climate breakdown, war and Covid-19. Consumer cooperatives, local … the Suez Canal to the Covid pandemic and the war in Ukraine, have highlighted the need for … away from mass-produced rice and wheat, and towards their indigenous, climate-adapted, …
In his final State of the Union address, George Bush announced his support for the adoption of biofuels on a massive scale. But is the plan such a good idea? By Pat Thomas
… Biofuel Agribusiness Carbon Dioxide Global Warming Climate Change Oil Gm Products UK US … as a way to avoid the kind of resource wars currently raging in the Middle East and … in the end provoke a wider series of resource wars – this time over food, water and …
President Santos of Colombia has won awards for championing peace and biodiversity. He was in London recently to receive the Kew International Medal, the first head of state to be awarded the honour by the Royal Botanical Gardens (RGB) Kew. But not everyone is impressed, reports CATHERINE EARLY.
… Santos President Santos of Colombia has won awards for championing peace and biodiversity. … Medal, the first head of state to be awarded the honour by the Royal Botanical … two British institutions for giving awards to president Juan Manuel Santos of …
Genetically modified food. It’s a big issue. Increasingly, we are handed the notion that GM food is just like any other food, only better, because of its almost magical power to solve our most immediate crises of poverty, hunger, fossil-fuel depletion and climate change.
… if you want to stimulate the economy, start a war – only in this case the war is against the natural environment. Much …
Warning! Kissable lips may endanger your health. By Pat Thomas
… Green Living Health BLISTEX_NOV05_MAIN.jpg Warning! Kissable lips may endanger your … expects you to swallow its product. But beware; none of the oleochemicals in this … adjuvant in the anthrax vaccine given to Gulf War soldiers and a suspected contributor to …
Christmas dinner means only one thing for millions of us: turkey. But the intensively reared and genetically manipulated birds that most will consume this holiday season leave a nasty taste in the mouth
… our holiday table. Prior to the second world war it was something of a luxury in the UK, but postwar industrialisation brought the price of … anaesthetic (used to ‘fix’ the tendency towards aggression and reduce injuries and …
… human spirit, and calling for an end to the war against nature. Activism Born in 1941, … and art related projects to raise awareness of climate change and funds for …
Activist group says that Design Museum award nomination would be “artwash” since it is sponsored by an insurance company.
… XR rejects design award Catherine Early | 4th June 2019 News … Rebellion Climate Change Insurance Award Change Makers design_museum_0.jpg … Activist group says that Design Museum award nomination would be “artwash” since it is …
Regenerative projects around the globe celebrated at Lush Spring Prize.
… Regeneration celebrated at awards Catherine Early | 25th May 2023 | News … farmers from across the globe have been awarded a share of £236,000 prize money in this year’s awards by campaigning cosmetics brand Lush. …
Hector Christie, owner of the Tapeley Park estate and farm in Devon and renowned environmental campaigner, is urging the public to join a day of action against the Roundup weedkiller. CATHERINE EARLY reports
… of genetically modified seeds and the Iraq war. But, he claims that support for his …
It’s fair to say that we have our share of robust discussions in this office. Opinions get aired, fingers get pointed, occasionally voices get raised. It’s all in a good cause. Setting the world to rights isn’t always a civilised tea party.
… Activism Greenwash Plastic Bags Protest UK US War Economics Environment Justice Human Rights … unquestioning celebration to small steps forward, and pour scorn on those who stick their …
For whatever reason you choose to chew it, this plastic, potentially toxic mish-mash of ingredients is bad for the environment and bad for us
… the habit along to the settlers. After World War II, chemists learned to make synthetic … gum market which is estimated to be worth upwards of £10 billion a year. Toxic or not? …
Flea powder probably isn't something you think often about. But with some frighteningly toxic ingredients you should: they can be deadly for you and your pets
… phenomenon that began shortly after World War II. The question now being asked is: could … products to decide which ones needed stronger warnings, as well as outlining plans to make … potentially harmful to their health, despite warnings from the British Medical Association …
Humans have been breastfeeding for nearly half a million years. It’s only in the last 60 years that we have begun to give babies highly processed convenience food called ‘formula’. Pat Thomas investigates
… bottlefed babies have a greater tendency towards developing conditions such as childhood … first six months of life can go a long way towards cancelling out the health inequalities … of women’s changed circumstances after World War I, as more women left their children …
The human species has been breastfeeding for nearly half a million years. It’s only in the last 60 years that we have begun to give babies the highly processed convenience food called ‘formula’.
… bottlefed babies have a greater tendency towards developing conditions such as childhood … first six months of life can go a long way towards cancelling out the health inequalities … of women’s changed circumstances after World War I, as more women left their children …
Pat Thomas takes a look at one of the less discussed aspects of climate change - its impact on the human psyche.
… Ironic too since the phenomenon of global warming is itself the product of distorted … substance abuse, family violence, resource wars and a whole spectrum of mental health … things – you only need to be an awake and aware citizen of the planet Earth. Pat Thomas …
It’s easy to feel so overwhelmed by the problems facing our planet that we turn away to whatever will cheer us. Pat Thomas shows us the pattern of climate change denial
… Change Stern Review Stern Report Global Warming Psychology Global Warming Climate Change Mental Health Comments … and the 6-litre Bentley GTC convertible. Aware of the irony, the paper noted that the …
Faced with an itchy young head full of nits, it's all too easy to reach for a bottle of potent chemicals. But is smothering your child's hair in pesticides really the best solution?
… to travel from one head to another. Chemical warfare In the UK, four pesticides are used to … This type of pesticide is implicated in Gulf War veterans' disabilities. Pregnant and … conscientious you are at combing it out afterwards that will really win the day against …
Skin has a life of its ownthat most of us know nothing about. Getting in touch with its natural rhythms, rather than bullying it with creams and potions, is the most reliable
path to a better complexion
… may make the difference between being at war and making peace with the way you look. …