The Valbona Valley in northern Albania faces destruction from the planned works, despite being within the protected area of the Valbona National Park. LAURA BRIGGS reports
… Laura Briggs | 2nd December 2016 News Energy Campaigning Renewables Botany …
A new campaign is persuading the UK's top retailers to switch from plastic to paper cotton buds. LAURA BRIGGS reports
Switch the Stick - why we need to stop buying plastic cotton buds Laura Briggs | 23rd November 2016 Activism Plastic Pollution Environment Conservation city_to_sea_38_degree.jpg A new campaign is …
If the thought of dropping a live lobster into a pan of boiling water horrifies you, then you're in good company including that of a new campaigning group that wants lobsters to be given the same animal welfare rights as other creatures. LAURA BRIGGS reports
… in good company including that of a new campaigning group that wants lobsters to be …
The Soil Association is calling on bread producers and supermarkets to stop making and selling bread products that contain traces of Glyphosate. LAURA BRIGGS reports.
… 2016 News Glyphoshate Soil Association Bread Campaigning Food And Farming glyphosate in …
There's welcome news for campaigners lobbying for the protection of Britain's ancient woodland. LAURA BRIGGS reports
Support Woodland Trust's ‘Save Our Ancients' campaign to save UK's ancient woodland Laura Briggs | 20th March 2017 Activism Ancient Woodland Conservation National Planning Policy Framework natural …
Last month, an outright ban on greyhound racing was announced in the Australian state of New South Wales following an inquiry which uncovered overwhelming evidence of systematic animal cruelty. Will the UK do the same asks LAURA BRIGGS
Will UK follow the lead of New South Wales and ban greyhound racing? Laura Briggs | 7th September 2016 News Animal Rights Greyhound Racing Animal Welfare Animal Cruelty greyhound racing.jpg Last …
A proposed quarry in Kent could destroy even more ancient woodland sites than HS2 and Lower Thames Crossing combined, says the Woodland Trust.
Ancient woodland threatened by quarry Yasmin Dahnoun | 13th July 2023 | News Ancient Woodland The Woodland Trust Woodland Protection National Planning Policy Framework Biodiversity Editor’s Picks …
The Vegan Society today launches its Plate up for the Planet to encourage people to abandon meat and dairy products, for their health, and for the health of the environment, reports LAURA BRIGGS.
A vegan diet can reduce environmental impact Laura Briggs | 27th July 2017 Ethical Living Vegan Diet Health Climate Change Environment Animal Welfare 24445360053_4bf5ecacf9_b.jpg The Vegan Society …
Calls for better protection of the UK's ancient woodlands are being made by environmental groups due to a loophole in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), last revised in 2012. LAURA BRIGGS reports
Why we need to better protect Britain's ancient woodlands Laura Briggs | 1st August 2016 News Ancient Woodland Forestry Commission Ecosystem Ecology Woodland Trust ancient woodland.jpg Calls for …
Bristol’s Clean Air Zone is a positive step in tackling illegal levels of pollution - but campaigners want further action to enhance the quality of life in the city.
… of concerned individuals and local groups campaigning on the issue of Bristol's polluted …
A new fundraiser has been launched to support Jan Goodey with everyday costs of living and legal fees this Christmas.
Appeal launched for JSO activist Yasmin Dahnoun | 23rd December 2022 | News Just Stop Oil Direct Action Environmental Justice Environmental Activism Activism Editor’s Picks fivsexaxwaeg6gw.jpeg A new …
Campaigners urge public to go car free for a month - to lower greenhouse gases and living costs.
Car free challenge to cut emissions Yasmin Dahnoun | 16th June 2022 | News Car Free Pollution Editor’s Picks 2919022054_23b6ffd982_c.jpg Campaigners urge public to go car free for a month - to lower …
The Ecologist today publishes Strategy 2023-6 promising a greater focus on the impacts of the fossil fuel economy - and a vision of a regenerative future.
A future without fossil fuels Brendan Montague Yasmin Dahnoun | 7th September 2022 | News Economics Editor’s Picks Strategy 2023 The Ecologist 220314-schlumberger-blockade-xryc1.jpg The Ecologist …
No More Styrofoam presents the WooBox - a new alternative to the use of Styrofoam in food transportation - and a Serbian project that is supported by a crowdfunding campaign that launches today (1st June 2017). LAURA BRIGGS reports
A Green Alternative to Styrofoam Laura Briggs | 1st June 2017 Ethical Living Plastic Pollution Styrofoam Recycling Landfill nms_media_faces_1.jpg No More Styrofoam presents the WooBox - a new …
In 2020 the fate of Devon's River Otter wild beavers will be decided. With Chris Packham backing the campaign to save the species and the protection of beavers into Scotland recently getting the go-ahead, the outlook is bright for the species.LAURA BRIGGS reports
… Trust and Rewilding Britain two of the campaigning organisations hoping the English …
LAURA BRIGGS reports on an innovative project that turns city-centre air pollution from vehicle exhausts into Air-Inks for artists
Re-Purposing Air Pollution to make Air Inks Laura Briggs | 7th February 2017 Ethical Living Pollution Science Innovation Art air-ink solvents test.jpg LAURA BRIGGS reports on an innovative project …
The Resurgence & Ecologist magazine has ditched the plastic wrap after a year of searching for the most sustainable solution.
Practising what we preach - on plastics Laura Briggs | 9th November 2018 News Resurgence & Ecologist Plastic Pollution Composting Sustainable Materials microplastics-chesapeake-cut.jpg The Resurgence …
Human rights groups call for urgent protection of Indigenous land after death of last remaining member of an Amazonian tribe.
'With his death the genocide of his people is complete' Yasmin Dahnoun | 2nd September 2022 | News Conservation screenshot_2022-08-28_at_11.25.21_jpeg_article_column2x.jpg Human rights groups call …
Grow for Syria is a new UK-based campaign bringing gardeners across the South West together to fundraise for Syrian refugees by selling plants, seeds and other garden-related items. LAURA BRIGGS explains how you can get involved
Grow for Syria - one woman's mission to make a difference Laura Briggs | 7th April 2017 Activism Syria Refugees Fundraising Gardening claire reid.jpg Grow for Syria is a new UK-based campaign …
In 2016 the UK imported £26 million worth of fur, showing that the industry has gone global. Only by exposing the level of cruelty and showing people what lies behind the fashion will change ever come about writes LAURA BRIGGS
Exposing babarism in the name of ‘Fashion' Laura Briggs | 4th August 2017 Activism Fur Fashion Animal Ethics Cruelty Carnival carnival.jpg In 2016 the UK imported £26 million worth of fur, showing …
With what should perhaps be described as fantastic enthusiasm, a collective of architects, designers, engineers, urban planners and entrepreneurs have submitted a proposal to the Governments of the United States and Mexico to create a land with no borders. LAURA BRIGGS wonders if she should take the proposal seriously...
Otra Nation - A Disney-style eco fantasy or the way forward? Laura Briggs | 15th May 2017 Comment Green Energy Solar Farms Otra Nation USA/Mexico Border otranation_map02-4000.jpg With what should …