Economist Herman E Daly argues that our future depends on a new economic model, one that needs to be defined by the dynamic balance – the steady state – of the natural world upon which it depends.
… As an example, a population of 1,000 cars that last 10 years will require new production of 100 cars per year. If more durable cars are made to last 20 years then we need …
The rise of platform capitalism - Uber, Deliveroo, Facebook - has witnessed billion dollar companies evade workers rights and regulation. This does not bode well for environmental regulations, argues JAMIE WOODCOCK
… more butts into the backseats of fewer cars”. However, this does not take into … nor does it consider the impact of the cars themselves. After all, Uber is a taxi … not to directly employ and drivers or own any cars. In my own research , I argue that it …
It’s the battle of the century. In one corner, the Economy – big, bloated, greedy and growing. In the other, the planet Earth – fragile, finite and fighting back.
… of mass transit so they will have to use cars. In the 1920s, Herbert Hoover, as US … a problem – transportation – but as more cars are sold traffic gets worse and …
The Conservative Environment Network launched a new report in Parliament with Sajid Javid. But the paper fails to properly address the issue of climate change and does not even mention fracking, says TIM HOLMES
… water pollution, waste recycling and electric cars. Rebecca Pow MP, the co-editor, suggests … in the Netherlands. Banning petrol and diesel cars by 2040 is “a laudable aim,” writes …
Ashes to ashes. Dust to dust. How can we best manage our own funerals in order to reduce the negative impact on the environment? LAURA BRIGGS reports
Are green funerals actually better for the environment? Laura Briggs | 14th September 2017 News Environment Funerals Cremation Burial 405221.jpg Ashes to ashes. Dust to dust. How can we best manage …
The recent U-turn by of some of the UK's leading environmentalists - and one-time nuclear energy opponents - on the issue of nuclear energy, has caused vigourous debate in the media. Their reasoning is that we simply don't have the capacity to produce enough renewable energy to meet our needs. But as this comprehensive Ecologist report from 2007 shows the UK is really a renewable energy powerhouse.
… Without it we don’t have heat, light, cars, computers and digital archives. On …
The Government has backtracked on radical plans for personal carbon trading schemes, reports Jamie Andrews – taking accountability for what we emit is the only way to go.
Personal Carbon Allowance: emission impossible? Jamie Andrews | 20th June 2008 Comment Carbon Trading Government Emissions Tourism Environment Climate Change Politics And Economics Climate SOS_5.jpg …
What do cockroaches, used-car salesmen and root canals have in common? They’re <a href="http://newsfeed.time.com/2013/01/08/congress-now-less-popular-than-head-lice-cockroaches-and-the-donald/" target="_blank">all more popular</a> than the 112th U.S. Congress, which ended its two-year term last week with its reputation at an all-time low.
Breaking Congressional Gridlock - 113th Congress Ben Whitford | 10th January 2013 News Congress Politics Environment ben whitford.jpg Ben Whitford is the Ecologist's new U.S. Correspondent What do …
Air pollution is a rising concern with climate change and wildfires having a growing impact on every day life. It's worst impacts hurt vulnerable populations.
Air pollution harms most vulnerable Emily Folk | 9th November 2020 Comment Air Pollution Environment Health Beijing smig Air pollution is a rising concern with climate change and wildfires having a …
Help the Campaign for Better Transport push for cheaper, greener, less crowded trains by filling in a simple online form
Tell the Government: we want cheaper trains Rebecca Heald | 6th August 2009 Activism Transport Public Transport Rail Travel Campaign Government Green Living Election Environment Emissions Politics …
Knitting Nannas Against Gas (KNAG), an anti-fracking group held their national gathering in the heart of Australia's Coal Seam Gas (CSG) industry where the ‘Nannas' workshopped ways of evading arrest, media strategies, avoiding defaming energy companies, lawful protest, successful campaigns, protest songs and nanna naps. MAXINE NEWLANDS joined them for the gathering
… giant bikini's with which to adorn police cars, banners, hats, and badges. And they're …
GDP does not distinguish between economic activity that adds to social and environmental well-being and economic activity that destroys it.
If humanity counted Molly Scott Cato | 2nd July 2020 News Economice Finance GDP Death Environment Wellbeing screenshot_2020-07-01_at_10.21.31.png GDP does not distinguish between economic activity …
A growing number of homeowners are taking the green initiative. Laura Sevier reports
The retrofit revolution - domestic makeovers that can help save the world Laura Sevier | 1st April 2008 Ethical Living Retrofit Refurbishment Sustainability Housing Green Housing Environment Green …
Are we getting the facts about the world from a free press, or being led astray by a corporate media uninterested in the real issues? Writer and thinker David Edwards argues it out with environmental journalist Caspar Henderson
… business dailies, and programmes pushing cars, travel and fashion, do not qualify, …
A new species of eco-lawyer is emerging from the legal undergrowth. James Thornton advocates a wig-and-gown approach so campaigners can strengthen their case against unethical corporations
… significantly reduce CO 2 emissions of their cars by 2008, but will not come close to …
José Cláudio Ribeiro da Silva fought against illegal loggers and had received death threats but was refused police protection - he is the latest in a long-line of environmental activists being threatened or killed
… of UK household names, ranging from Jaguar cars to the Church of England, own shares …
After decades of travelling the globe documenting environmental issues, UK photographer Edward Parker has turned his lens closer to home with a new book on the Ancient Trees of the National Trust. He talks to Arts Editor, GARY COOK
… exponential growth of the numbers of private cars. Favourite season for photography? …