Campaigners say the Government is underestimating the potential of small-scale renewable electricity generation in the UK
Feed-in tariffs in danger of being watered down The Ecologist | 30th November 2009 News Energy Soalr Power Renewables Renewable Electricity solar1.jpg Campaigners say the Government is …
Marketed as the ultimate quick food fix, 240 Pot Noodles are eaten every minute in Britain. But what exactly is in the 'slag of all snacks'? Pat Thomas on fats, salt and flavour enhancers
… Pot Noodle Healthy Eating Flavour Enhancers Additives potnoodle2.jpg Marketed as the … really, what are the odds of that being true? Additives Then there are the flavour enhancers …
The findings of a strategic environmental assessment open the way for an increase in the number of offshore wind farms, which could produce enough energy to power every household in the UK
New offshore wind farms could power every UK home Eifion Rees | 26th June 2009 News Investigations Energy Climate Change Science And Technology Wind Sea British Wind Energy Association Offshore Wind …
Growth in India's carbon emissions could be nearly halved by the year 2030 through the use of known practices and technologies, according to a new report from McKinsey & Company
India could halve emissions growth...but at a price Anna Da Costa | 21st September 2009 Comment Climate Change Energy India Copenhagen Mckinsey Worldwatch delhi.jpg Growth in India's carbon emissions …
FSA review dismisses health benefits of eating organic but admits to a lack of research on which to base findings
Organic food report admits to lack of evidence The Ecologist | 29th July 2009 News Food Organic Pesticides Green Living Health Food And Farming carrot.jpg There is no evidence to prove organic is …
A little bit of natural seasoning won’t kill you, it’s what gets added – or taken away – that matters. Pat Thomas explains why refining and demonising salt is such a crude response
… (apart from kosher salt, which contains no additives). The problem is that iodising salt … from cows fed with iodised salt. Certain food additives also contain iodine. But there are …
Obesity, allergies and heart disease… If you think our diets are getting worse, spare a thought for our dogs says Laura Sevier
… and behavioural issues linked to artificial additives in food,’ says TV vet Joe Inglis, … natural ingredients, are free from artificial additives and have open, honest ingredients … in the US were of GM varieties. Chemical additives include: Humectants to keep food …
Early falls in pesticide use on GM crops in the United States have been replaced by rapid increases according to study
GM crops causing a rise in pesticide use in US The Ecologist | 17th November 2009 News Gm Food And Farming Pesticides Chemical gmspraying.jpg Pesticide use on gm crops increased by 27 per cent in …
Hand washing is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infections. Nevertheless, in the hygiene stakes, antibacterial soaps are a ridiculous form of ‘overkill’.
Behind the label: Antibacterial handwash Pat Thomas | 29th January 2009 Ethical Living Soap Handwash Hygene Antibacterial Carex Bodycare Cosmetics Health Carex_BTL_MAIN.jpg Hand washing is the single …
If we truly knew about flu, and the lack of effectiveness of the vaccine being offered as protection, would we really be so obedient about getting the jab?
The Flu Vaccine... A Shot in the Dark? Pat Thomas | 18th February 2009 News Flu Influenza Vaccinations Health Pharmaceuticals Risk Health EcologistLogo_66.jpg If we truly knew about flu, and the lack …
It's the popular, over-the-counter diet drug that's now been linked to liver damage. But popping a 'weight loss' pill is not going to solve the obesity crisis - especially with health concerns like these - says Pat Thomas
Behind the Label: Alli (Orlistat) Pat Thomas | 26th August 2009 Ethical Living Green Living Health Diet Pills Alli Orlistat Health Concerns Liver Damage Weight Loss Drug alli.jpg It's the popular, …
Jordans cereals founder Bill Jordan says his company's method of farming can feed the world and safeguard biodiversity
… inputs you'll need. TL: You don't add salt or additives to your cereal, but what about added … primary process. We've always been against additives - that is part of the natural foods …
Barack Obama and Ban Ki Moon, Labour and the Conservatives, green groups and trade unionists, Nicholas Stern and even Peter Mandelson - everybody is talking about a 'Green New Deal'. Faced with an economic downturn, climate breakdown and an energy system in need of billions of new investment anyway, the idea is simple and attractive.
An eco injection Joss Garman | 30th April 2009 Comment Green New Deal Recession Green-collar Jobs Labour Gordon Brown Economics Sustainable Development UK US Economics Sustainable Development …
Farmer and naturalist Johnny Scott explains how to start a home-reared flock
Keeping chickens - the basics Johnny Scott | 27th July 2009 Ethical Living Green Living Keeping Chickens Self-sufficiency A Greener Life chickens2.jpg Farmer and naturalist Johnny Scott explains how …
Too much political grandstanding has been done with Eco-Towns - the basic idea is sound, but poor planning and a lack of local involvement will doom them to failure, says Dr Gareth Potts
Eco-Towns: without local involvement, forget it Dr Gareth Potts | 17th July 2009 Comment Society Politics And Economics Eco Towns Planning ecotown.jpg Too much political grandstanding has been done …
Although much maligned as a measurement of progress, some believe a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measurement that includes natural capital could be the way forward
Sticking with GDP could be the best safeguard for nature Tom Levitt | 20th November 2009 News GDP Economics And Politics Biodiversity coralreefs.jpg Coral reefs are calculated to provide annual …
Ewan deviates from his odyssey to check out Mongolia, and finds a friendly country full of surprises but fully in thrall to King Coal...
The Mongolian detour Ewan Kingston | 22nd July 2009 Comment Travel Coal Green Living archery.jpg Ewan deviates from his odyssey to check out Mongolia, and finds a friendly country full of surprises …
Though it was slow, choppy, wet and tiring, Ewan looks back on his wind-powered crossing to Australia as an experience worth every minute
Bali to Australia by catamaran Ewan Kingston | 18th December 2009 Comment Green Living Travel Sustainability Flying catamaran.jpg Though it was slow, choppy, wet and tiring, Ewan looks back on his …
Re-nationalising decisions on growing GM crops would allow EU countries to declare themselves GM-free, but could bring new dangers
GM-free Europe: how we could still ban GMOs Tom Levitt | 21st October 2009 News Genetically Modified Crops Gm Food And Farming Health gmpotato.jpg Trials of potatoes genetically modified to resist …
Ten festivals worth digging your wellies out for this summer
Green guide to summer festivals Mariam Bhacker | 7th July 2009 Ethical Living Green Living Eco-festivals Green Festivals Sustainability Out And About big-green-gathering-tents.gif Ten festivals worth …