Politicians are forever citing 'terror' as a reason to expand the security state and restrict civil liberties, writes Paul Mobbs. But when it comes to the real threats that face the world - ecological breakdown, climate disruption, resource crises, and an unjust and rapacious world order ... well, that's all 'green crap'. Isn't it?
… recent media coverage, how many do you think? Bees and hornets pose the same risk as … five killed by stings from hornets, wasps and bees." That said, must we declare bees and hornets to be as dangerous as …
Botswana's Okavango Delta, one of the most iconic natural areas on the planet, has been listed as 1,000th World Heritage site today. The decision follows the advice of IUCN, UNESCO's advisory body on nature.
Okovango Delta is 1,000th World Heritage Site The Ecologist | 23rd June 2014 News Africa Natural World Water bee-eaters-okovango-cut.jpg Botswana's Okavango Delta, one of the most iconic natural …
Making a garden attractive to winged wildlife means more than just leaving out food during the winter months - here are some top tips on gardening beyond veg!
… flowers to grow. However, there are fewer bees at the end of the season and birds are …
After beavers' reintroduction to Scotland, landowners have accused the native rodents of damaging the environment, causing floods, and worse, writes Louise Ramsay. But the public have rallied to the cause of these charming, beneficial creatures, leaving conservative landowners isolated. Could the shift in sentiment trigger long overdue change in the Scottish countryside?
… more butterflies, more flowers, and more bees. Now they see farming methods which use …
Despite the spring downpours, a hosepipe ban is already in force thanks to drought. It’s time to rethink how we use water in the garden, says author Michael Littlewood
… up the best British blooms GREEN LIVING Why bees & biodiversity benefit from indigenous … your garden with wildflowers helps honeybees and butterflies, and creates a relaxed …
Swedish artist duo Diagram escorts a glass of water back to its origin - from a convenience store in Stockholm back to a storm-drain in Evian les Bains, by Lake Geneva - and expose one of the many absurdities of modern life.
Evian go home Anders Granberg | 22nd April 2014 Ethical Living Water Transport Arts France Sweden evian-queue.png Swedish artist duo Diagram escorts a glass of water back to its origin - from a …
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.
London's Garden Bridge: a damaging folly at public expense Will Jennings | 26th August 2015 Activism UK Cities Water Development Corporations Politics garden-bridge-view_arup-cut.jpg Artists …
Almost entirely unknown to the outside world, and even to most local residents, hundreds of square kilometres of South Africa's Karoo dryland have been bought up by uranium mining companies, writes Dr Stefan Cramer. With no strategic assessment of the industry's devastating impacts and massive water demand, official permission could soon be granted for vast open pit mines.
Uranium mining threatens South Africa‘s iconic Karoo Dr Stefan Cramer | 28th April 2016 News Nuclear Mining South Africa Namibia Russia Pollution Water The Land Fracking 7 - drilling and blasting …
Bhaskar Save, the 'Gandhi of natural farming', died last year after a lifetime of organic growing and determined campaigning against the destruction of India's traditional, sustainable agriculture, writes Colin Todhunter. His 2006 open letter, published here, sets out a devastating critique of industrial agriculture and its impacts, and an eloquent and timely agroecological manifesto.
… beneficial species like the earthworms and bees. Agribusiness and technocrats recommended …