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 …
Canadian authorities urged to bring in ethical guidelines for extractive industries as Anvil Mining faces court case for alleged role in the killing of 70 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo
… READ MORE... NEWS UK and USA retailers join boycott against Alaska's 'dirty gold' Leading …
Today, the Chief of the Paiter Surui indigenous people in the state of Rondônia, Brazil has issued the following plea for help to stop illegal logging and mining on their lands. The letter is unedited.
… to intervene quickly. 2. We also ask you to boycott all Brazilian products, as the …
Despite wreaking havoc on the health of local villagers and the environment, Burma's military regime is doing nothing to reduce the impact of the Tigyit power plant and mine
… enjoy your visit to Myanmar. If not, please boycott Burma. NEWS Plans to reopen world’s …
As Burma prepares for national elections activists have launched a film to highlight the negative environmental and social impacts of the country’s largest iron mine
… enjoy your visit to Myanmar. If not, please boycott Burma. HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE …
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 …
Aung San Suu Kyi is the international face of Burma and a global icon of courage, endurance and moral authority. But as Guy Horton reports from Burma, she is now actively colluding with the Burmese military's violent campaigns against minority ethnic and religious groups.
… not been drawn up? Why did her NLD party boycott the 2010 elections and then stand in …
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. …