Corporations in India can explore shale gas reserves without obtaining environmental clearances.
Fracking in India Shashikant Yadav | 14th August 2020 | News India Fracking Natural Resources Water Water Depletion Editor’s Picks Network of fracking sites in America Corporations in India can …
Less than two weeks after the murder of Honduran eco defender Berta Caceres, another indigenous leader has been shot dead during the violent police and military eviction of 150 families from the settled community of Rio Chiquito. International funders of the controversial Agua Zarca hydro project are now backing out..
Berta Caceres colleague murdered in Honduras The Ecologist | 16th March 2016 News Honduras Finance Human Rights Indigenous Peoples Water zarca-cut.jpg Less than two weeks after the murder of Honduran …
Although flowing water is fundamental to river ecosystems, temporary streams are distinctive landscape features that support surprisingly diverse communities, writes Rachel Stubbington. However, the biodiversity of these dynamic ecosystems needs greater recognition and protection.
Dry rivers are living rivers - with our care and protection Rachel Stubbington | 25th July 2016 Comment Water Natural World Ecology Conservation Rivers UK Science temporary streams are set-cut.jpg …
Fed up with being gouged by profit-driven corporations, let down by state neglect and under-investment, urban communities across the US are taking control of local services like public transport, energy, water, internet and telecoms, writes Max Holleran - bringing better service, lower prices and clean energy.
… to embrace policy experiments. Grassroots activism is driving local revolutions However, … and city councils, spurred by grassroots activism, are experimenting with green public …
London-listed copper giant Antofagasta has been entangled in scandals in Chile involving water depletion, dangers to local communities, corruption of national politics and environmental contamination, write Ali Maeve & Liam Barrington-Bush. Yet the London Stock Exchange remains silent. Following the company's AGM last week, a new London Mining Network report puts their actions and operations into the spotlight.
For how long will the London Stock Exchange give Antofagasta mine a free pass? Ali Maeve Liam Barrington-Bush | 1st June 2017 Ethical Living Chile Mining Finance Water Pollution UK Corporations …
Last month’s downpours might have put you off water for life but that doesn’t mean a watery getaway isn’t worth a look. Ruth Styles rounds up 10 of the best
Top 10… water inspired breaks Ruth Styles | 4th May 2012 Ethical Living Travel Explore Lucerne Water Surfing Mar Menor Skagen Fjord Nature Outdoors Kayaking Scotland Wales Narrow Boat England …
A vital nature preserve in western Siberia, and the indigenous peoples that inhabit it, are at risk from oil development, write Elena Sakirko & Konstantin Fomin. Oil giant Surgutneftegas is already active in the Numto Park, but now they want to extend operations into its fragile wetlands, putting at risk snow cranes, the Heavenly Lake, and the survival of the Nenet and Khanty peoples.
… Sakirko Konstantin Fomin | 28th February 2016 Activism Russia Oil Indigenous Peoples Water …
A 62-year old pipeline across New England could be used to carry hazardous tar sand crude oil from Canada to the Atlantic, writes Meg Berlin. But communities across Vermont are campaigning to block the project that imperils waters, people and wildlife ...
… sands pipeline Meg Berlin | 31st March 2014 Activism Fossil Fuels Canada USA Water … small New England state of Vermont political activism runs deep. Each year at the town …
Farming should not only sustain people with healthy food, writes Jigmi Y. Thinley. If humans are to survive on Earth, it must also revitalise nature and sustain vital planetary systems, instead of poisoning and over-exploiting them. And to do that farming must be organic.
… happiness Jigmi Y. Thinley | 19th June 2014 Activism Food Farming Oceans Climate Change …
Six environment heroes, one from each continent, are honoured for their work today - fighting threats from giant coal mines to forest destruction, fracking, high dams, illegal development and toxic waste dumps. Sophie Morlin-Yron reports.
… The world's biggest prize for environmental activism Currently celebrating its 25th … largest award for grassroots environmental activism. "For the past 25 years, the Goldman …
In the battle to save America's real wild west of unlogged forests, grizzly bears, mountain goats, Bull trout, free flowing streams and roadless wilderness, a single person stands out, writes Jeffrey St Clair, for her dedication, courage and remarkable success: Arlene Montgomery of Friends of the Wild Swan, Montana.
… Rockies Jeffrey St. Clair | 26th July 2015 Activism Natural World Forests Water … Most weren't too pleased by her environmental activism and the more lawsuits she won, the … the Year Award as another way to promote bold activism. The Fund is honored to offer the …
The image of the rancher in the rugged West is one of self-sufficiency and a tough defiance of government, writes George Wuerthner. But the truth is that ranchers, especially those using federal land, depend on a host of generous subsidies, both economic and ecological.
… ranching' George Wuerthner | 22nd June 2014 Activism USA Farming Commons Natural World …
The Scottish government has announced that its wild beaver populations will be given the full protection of both UK and EU law. The decision has been welcomed by campaigners who point out all the benefits of beavers to biodiversity, water management and flood control. Now, they say, England and Wales should follow suit.
Scotland's wild beavers win legal protection Oliver Tickell | 24th November 2016 News Beavers Scotland UK EU Mammals Biodiversity Water Farming Law Conservation Rewilding beaver-cut.jpg The Scottish …
Working alongside the people of Ethiopia, WaterAid is helping bring clean water and safe sanitation to drought-hit areas, as Leonora Oppenheim discovers
… in Africa Leonora Oppenheim | 1st May 2009 Activism Clean Water Case Study Campaigner …
Following this month's intense rainfall in the north of England an Environment Agency alert has highlighted the flood risk to the crumbling nuclear waste dump adjoining Sellafield in Cumbria, writes Marianne Birkby - a dump which remains in use despite its condemnation by the EA in 2005 due to its likely destruction by rising seas. Now it really is time to close the gate on Drigg!
… site Marianne Birkby | 31st December 2015 Activism Nuclear Waste UK Water Flooding …
A spate of hydroelectric dam building in Nepal means that future earthquakes could send inland tsunamis flooding down the steep mountain valleys, writes Michael Buckley. Disaster was averted in last month's quake - a badly damaged dam was not yet filled. But despite the risks and the damage to river ecology, tourism and rural livelihoods, there's no sign of any policy shift.
In Nepal's next big quake, hydropower dams threaten catastrophe Michael Buckley | 4th May 2015 News Nepal China Hydropower Ecology Water Land Grabs Development Renewables …
Much of Alberta, Canada has already been damaged by industrial clearfelling, or lost to the tar sands industry, writes Carol Linnitt. But now there's a chance to keep 'the most beautiful example of pristine eastern slopes Rockies out into the foothills' as wilderness, in the North Saskatchewan's unspoilt headwaters.
… Carol Linnitt | 13th October 2014 Activism Canada Water Natural World 2 north …
Don’t hit the bottle, warns Pat Thomas, else you’ll do more than swallow marketing hype
Behind the label: Volvic Touch of Fruit Pat Thomas | 3rd October 2007 Ethical Living Water Flavourings Food And Health Green Living Health VOLVIC_SEP07_MAIN.jpg Don’t hit the bottle, warns Pat …
Spain's Coto Doñana shows the value of EU conservation law, writes Laurence Rose, as the UK tries to get rid of the Birds and Habitats Directives. Both have proved essential to the protection and restoration of one of Europe's greatest wetlands.
… from disaster Laurence Rose | 4th June 2014 Activism Spain Birds Water Pollution Farming …
Right wing media and politicians have chosen the Somerset Levels as their battle field for fighting the 'green' agenda. There is just one problem - the facts. On the Levels themselves, there is a remarkable consensus about the way forward - and the future is Green.
Somerset Levels - the real battle is getting the Government to pay Oliver Tickell | 9th February 2014 Comment Water Birds Farming Green Economy Politics Media somerset-floods.png Right wing media and …
Nebraska has become ground zero for the fight against Keystone XL, and Art Tanderup - farmer and retired schoolteacher - has become a leading voice in the struggle. He spoke to Kate Aronoff about the divisive impact of the pipeline on the local community, threats to the Ogallala Aquifer, and the urgent need to shift to clean, renewable energy sources.
… of farmers out here. I don't have a lot of activism background. I was a teacher for 35 …
The rushed passage of the Infrastructure Bill with all its pro-fracking provisions and toothless 'safeguards' is an abuse of democracy. And as it's manifestly against the national and public interest, it's also in breach of both MPs' and Lords' legally binding Codes of Conduct. Now Jojo Mehta intends to hold them to account - in Court.
… the price! Jojo Mehta | 26th February 2015 Activism Law Politics Fracking UK Pollution …
A study by the British Geological Survey and the Environment Agency reveals that almost all the the oil and gas bearing shales in England and Wales underlie drinking water aquifers, raising fears that widespread water contamination could occur.
Fracking - 95% of oil and gas shales underlie drinking water aquifers The Ecologist | 3rd July 2014 News Fracking UK Fossil Fuels Water Regulation fracking-water-map.jpg A study by the British …
It sounded wonderful: a futuristic 'garden bridge' across the Thames dripping with flowers and foliage, writes Will Jennings. But really it's a private enclosure of valuable public space, mature trees and views, backed by £60m of taxpayers money, that delivers no benefits to London's wildlife, environment or transport needs.
… expense Will Jennings | 26th August 2015 Activism UK Cities Water Development …