Last week BP's Peter Mather - who claims to have 'green and yellow oil' flowing in his veins - took to the airwaves on Radio 4's The Bottom Line'. Evan Davies asked some tough questions, writes Chris Garrard - but failed to mention the shocking case of Colombian trades unionist Gilberto Torres, kidnapped and tortured for 42 days by paramilitaries employed by BP's joint venture partner.
… BBC fails to challenge BP arts sponsorship chief on kidnap and torture allegations Chris Garrard Art Not Oil | 26th October 2015 Activism Oil Arts Human Rights Colombia UK Corporations …
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.
… Art Tanderup: How Nebraskans are winning the … Water Commons Corporatioons Farming Society art-tanderup-nebraska-cut.jpg Art Tanderup and wife at the 'Harvest the …
Oxford Council's Executive Board meets today to decide whether to criminalise 'noncompliant' busking, pavement art, cycling and other activities in the City's vibrant public spaces, punishable with a £1,000 fine. Jonny Walker wrote them this Open Letter.
… your plan to criminalise music and street art! Jonny Walker | 11th June 2015 Comment … criminalise 'noncompliant' busking, pavement art, cycling and other activities in the … busking, 'noncompliant' peddling, pavement art, riding bicycles on restricted streets and …
The Information Tribunal has ordered Tate, the charity which runs two of London's biggest art galleries, to release details of financial support from the oil company BP, writes Richard Heasman - and they have until 27th January to comply.
… Corporations Oil Fossil Fuels Climate Change Arts bp-tate-cut.jpg The Information Tribunal … charity which runs two of London's biggest art galleries, to release details of financial … UK , Brendan Montague, were supported by art activist group Platform . Together, they …
As the Paris climate summit falls under the brutal double cosh of terrorism and a heavy-handed security response targeted at climate campaigners, creative non-violent responses are taking shape to express the collective will of the billions who cannot be there, writes Nadine Bloch: the need for equitable solutions to the climate crisis, as a first step towards a healthy, peaceful, sustainable planet.
… is proposing a 'Ghost March' in which all the art and placards and props are placed in the … 350.org , Attac, Alternatiba, Friends of the Earth France, the International Trade-union … opens up opportunities for everyone to take part, wherever they are, and to identify the …
Tate, the leading London art gallery owner, has revealed the price of the BP logos that plaster its exhibitions: under 0.5% of its income - but only after a court order forced it to do so.
… The Ecologist | 26th January 2015 News Oil Arts tate-bp-cut.jpg Tate, the leading London art gallery owner, has revealed the price of … it to do so. Following a legal action the art charity that runs London's Tate Galleries …
A salmon fishing cooperative in the Pacific Northwest draws on indigenous practices and state of the art technology to be among the world's most sustainable and selective fisheries, writes Kevin Bailey. With its clean harvesting techniques, minmimal bycatch, 99% survival rates for released fish, renewable energy supply and efficient supply chain, it sets a standard for all to follow.
… on indigenous practices and state of the art technology to be among the world's most … Lummi Island's Legoe Bay. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife calls it the best … clean harvesting techniques, and state-of-art fisheries management to operate one of the …
This December, world leaders will meet at COP21 in Paris to negotiate a global agreement on climate change, writes Kara Moses. But the real action and inspiration will be in a host of parallel events, conferences, action and demonstrations attended by tens of thousands of global climate activists. So here's your definitive guide to what will be happening - and how you can join in!
… for taking bold action together in 2016. Artwork for mobilisations features slogans … November, Jardin d'Alice will be a large art-action space for building tools for the … and hosting a 500-person kitchen. Check out ARTCOP21 for mainstream art events throughout …
A landmark 6-part documentary series is planned with Satish Kumar - peace and environment activist, religious philosopher, teacher, writer and broadcaster.
… Education peacewalk.jpg A landmark 6-part documentary series is planned with Satish … in the face of this. But the message at the heart of Satish’s powerful teaching is that … of Resurgence Magazine championing ecology, art and spirituality, and then founder of …
The US's Nuclear Regulatory Commission just cancelled its study into cancer near nuclear plants citing the 'excessive cost' of $8 million, writes Chris Busby. Of course that's rubbish - similar studies in the UK have been carried out for as little as £600 per site, and in any case $8 million is small change for the NRC. The real reason is to suppress the unavoidable conclusion: nuclear power kills.
… finished in May 2012. The best 'state of the art' methods were listed and the job of … methodology, what they called 'State of the Art', we followed developments with some … the liquid releases end up. But 'State of the Art' for the NAS was the usual absurdity of …
Anthropology, the study of humankind, should be the first of all the sciences our children encounter, writes Marc Brightman, with its singular capacity to inspire the imagination, broaden the mind and open the heart. Moves to downgrade it in the education system by those who know the price of everything, and the value of nothing, must be fought off.
… imagination, broaden the mind and open the heart. Moves to downgrade it in the education … I loved languages, literature, history and art, and I yearned to travel. But I had never … of anthropogenic forest islands or dark earths are cases in point. The myth of …
Yann Arthus-Bertrand's latest book, 'Human', revisits the territory of 'Earth from Above', but with a harder edge, writes Martin Spray. Yes, the photographs are lovely, even inspirational, but often mix uneasily with the testimonies of suffering and desperate demands for change they illustrate.
… HUMAN. A portrait of our world Martin Spray | 15th December 2015 Reviews Arts Books Society human-cut.jpg Yann Arthus-Bertrand's latest book, 'Human', …
Emails released by the Science Museum show that Shell pressed its case to Museum staff to deny NGOs the opportunity to open up a debate on the company's operations in connection with an exhibition it had sponsored on waste and climate change, writes Terry Macalister.
… raised concerns with the museum that one part of the project "creates an opportunity for … The company also wanted to know whether a particular symposium at the museum was 'invite … successful campaign to make Lego drop its partnership with Shell . In another …
Modern agriculture - even among organic farmers - is often seen as a matter of soil chemistry, writes Lynda Brown. But an alternative view is gaining ground: that it's really about soil life. Nurture your soil-dwelling micro-organisms, and your crops look after themselves.
… fungi, protozoa, nematodes and micro-arthropods to name a few. It is this hidden … it. Every time the soil is disturbed, or artificial fertilisers and pesticides are … bashing For Ingham, agriculture should be the art of nurturing soil life. It's essential to …
Nearly a year ago at the height of the UK floods, tragedy struck an ordinary family in Surrey as toxic gas from a nearby landfill site killed a 7-year old boy, Zane. Now the authorities appear determined to exculpate the source of the poison - an old landfill site - even as they prepare for a massive increase in hazardous waste from fracking.
… who had just won his green stripe belt at martial arts class, and who was described by his … in hazardous waste landfill, a staggering quarter of a million tonnes. In December, Talk …
Our system of money created by banks for their own profit is no longer fit for purpose, writes Duncan McCann. We need new money systems designed for sustainability and wellbeing that allow us all to achieve financial security and freedom from debt - not just the super-rich1%!
… or family life, the capacity to take part in a culture through music, or the arts. To have the time to relax, engage in … Both of these money systems seek to artificially limit the amount of money in …
The Green Gathering is a festival with a rich history that's not afraid to encompass hedonism, writes Emma Fordham - but also goes way beyond it. A showcase of real life alternatives with a mission to have fun and change the world, it's coming back this summer - so prepare for an unforgettable experience (and £10 off the ticket price).
… April 2015 Ethical Living Society Politics Arts gg-performance-cut.jpg The Green … and avant garde talent. Performance artists, healers, mystics and tipi dwellers … efficient twig-burning stove to take home. A party to put the world to rights! The event …
Calling the natural world 'it' absolves us of moral responsibility and opens the door to exploitation, writes Robin Wall Kimmerer. To make our kinship with all life on Earth a life-affirming daily reality, we need a new pronoun for our fellow beings.
… To make our kinship with all life on Earth a life-affirming daily reality, we need a … talking trees, dancing bees, birds who make art, fish who navigate, plants who learn and … to grammar lately. Grammar is how we chart relationships through language, including …
French photographer and environmental activist, Yann Arthus Bertrand, author of 'The Earth from the Air', sets out his hopes and fears for the future in this interview with Tadzio Mac Gregor - and explains why, despite all the problems that afflict the world, he has no space for pessimism.
… Yann Arthus Bertrand: 'There's something we are … Tadzio Mac Gregor | 3rd July 2015 Comment Art Books Climate Change Food yann-cut.jpg … photographer and environmental activist, Yann Arthus Bertrand, author of 'The Earth from the …
When Martin Cradick and Su Hart travelled to West Africa in 1992, little did they know the journey would set their lives on a whole new direction, writes Matthew Newsome. Inspired by the Baka people of Cameroon's rainforest and the joy that resonates through their music, they are now dedicated to saving this vulnerable people using their magical music to reach into people's hearts.
… to save the forest people of Cameroon - Martin & Su of Baka Beyond Matthew Newsome | 10th June 2015 Comment Indigenous Peoples Arts Music Cameroon Africa baka flyer-square.jpg When Martin Cradick and Su Hart travelled to West …
For anyone who believes in the ineffable wisdom of 'free' markets, the current sinkaway oil price takes some explaining, writes James Meadway. Saudi Arabia's big gamble that it could put US shale oil out of business by over-pumping has now collided with China's falling demand for energy. Result: oil producers everywhere are swimming in red ink. Where will it all end?
… USA Saudi Arabia China Economics oil-refinery-art-cut.jpg For anyone who believes in the … of Petroleum Exporting Countries. OPEC is a cartel agreement among major oil producers that … costs - including pay - are a minimal part of the expenditure. That's the case even …
A Charity Auction and Fundraising Dinner in aid of The Resurgence Trust, to be held on 25 November 2015.
… auction items will include fabulous works of art and unique experiences. Money raised from … (no. 1120414), registered at Ford House, Hartland, Bideford, Devon EX39 6EE. Sharon …
A host of Pacific nations are turning to renewable technologies to satisfy 100% of their energy, writes Maxine Newlands. Samoa is aiming to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2017, while Tokelau has already reached 94% including 100% of its electricity.
… the challenges without the support of partners." As well as using solar power to meet … funded by Japan. The PCCC will develop partnerships throughout the pacific region and … take to Paris for the 21st Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC and 11th meeting of the …
A final vote to give President Obama 'fast track' authority to pursue the TTP and TTIP trade negotiations is will take place in the US House of Representatives today, writes Conor J. Lynch. This time, it's final. And yes, it really does matter. A 'yes' vote would represent the greatest corporate power grab of our times - and there's just hours in which to stop it.
… Fast Track authority for the Trans-Pacific Partnership is currently causing much inner-party strife, and fortunately, it has been an … are hard at work practising their dark arts in the opposing direction. The fact that …