In a radical departure from it's 'pro free speech' rhetoric, Australia's 'Liberal' government wants to ban environmental boycotts. But as Bill Laurance writes, eco-boycotts are not only an effective tool for reining in corporate excesses - they are also a key democratic right.
… Boycotts are an essential democratic right … Media Politics Campaigning harvey-norman-boycott.png In a radical departure from it's … government wants to ban environmental boycotts. But as Bill Laurance writes, …
The world’s tropical forests are falling as fast as ever – at a pace of about 13 million hectares each year, or 50 football fields a minute. But the rainforest killers are changing, with big implications for us all.
… sinners, mobilising support via consumer boycotts and public-awareness campaigns. For … responsible producers. Earlier boycotts by the Rainforest Action Network …
What do the Australian Environment Foundation, the Renewable Energy Foundation and the Global Warming Policy Foundation have in common? They are all fiercely anti-environment, writes William Laurance - and we must beware their 'eco-doublespeak'.
… Also by William Laurance on The Ecologist : Boycotts are an essential democratic right …
It's the logo we all look for when buying furniture and wood products. But the Forest Stewardship Council has come in for some serious criticism. Matilda Lee looks at both sides of the argument
… their more radical campaigns calling for boycotts of illegal timber and products. …