Nuclear power is neither beautiful, nor safe, nor cheap, writes Justin Keating - a message to the United States, where the Obama administration has pledged to waste over $200 million financing the 'Small Modular Reactor' (SMR).
Nuclear power - small isn't beautiful, safe, or cheap Justin McKeating Greenpeace | 22nd June 2014 Comment Nuclear USA Energy Technology hms-ambush-cut.jpg Nuclear power is neither beautiful, nor …
Join Labour Behind the Label in a week of action from 30th May to 5th June to lobby brands to ban the technique of sandblasting denim
TAKE ACTION to ban 'killer jeans' Matilda Lee | 25th May 2011 Activism Society Health Waste & Recycling Denim Sandblasting Take Action Labour Behind The Label Garment Workers killerdenimpic.jpg Join …
America might be better known for Calvin Klein and co but as Ally Boyd discovered, eco-designer Annie Le is giving them a run for their dollars
… and department stores that offer her clothing line. She wants to continue expanding … children. She hopes to continue building her clothing line so it becomes an internationally …
The Tea Party of Miami put up a convincing demo last week to oppose a 'land grab' that would see 46,000 acres of sugar farm land restored for Everglades conservation. Just one problem - the 'protestors' were actors each being paid $75 for the two-hour shift.
… banners or signs that will be provided. Clothing is almost anything!! Use common sense … banners or signs that will be provided. Clothing is almost anything!! Just wardrobe …
Credited in the Guiness book of records as the world's most slippery substance, Teflon has escaped the scrutiny of environmental regulators for 50 years. Now evidence suggests that the chemicals that leak from the Teflon pans during cooking may be more harmful to the environment and human health that DDT
… engine parts Camping equipment and outdoor clothing – eg, Goretex Carpets and rugs Clothing for adults, children and infants …
Norwegian study highlights the effects of PFC and PCB chemicals on human health
Non-stick pans can affect our hormones, new research suggests The Ecologist | 23rd August 2010 News Chemical Health Society Toxins Food And Farming teflonpan.jpg Consumers should look for …
It won't come naturally to most pampered westerners, but running in a barefoot-style can help reduce injuries and make trainers less resource-intensive...
… For ethical and sustainable suppliers of clothing goods and services check out the …
It usually takes a major public health crisis to remove profitable toxins completely from marketplace. In the meantime most of us continue to be exposed to a variety of profitable poisons, including:
… material used in cooking utensils, clothing and food packaging. Known to get into …
Government orders to use dangerous organophosphate chemicals left hundreds of sheep farmers with debilitating ill health, Tom Levitt reports on the UK's forgotten pesticide tragedy
… given any instructions about using protective clothing.' It wouldn't be until much later as … did not take precautions and use protective clothing. But this critically important advice … hazards of using the chemical or protective clothing by his employer. He successfully won …
Keeping your baby's bottom soft and dry shouldn't mean exposing it to a potentially harmful and environmentally costly substance
Behind the label: talcum powder Pat Thomas | 13th April 2010 Ethical Living Green Living Health Talcum Powder Behind The Label Asbestos Baby Powder Ovarian Cancer Cosmetics Illegal Mining Tiger Cloth …
Soft towels, fluffy fleeces and synthetic fabrics don’t cling. What’s not to like? Well, try skin irritation, increased flammability and environmental pollution, for starters. It seems the average bottle of fabric softener has a dark side.
Behind the Label: Comfort Fabric Softener Pat Thomas | 12th February 2009 Ethical Living Comfort Fabric Softner Allergies Marine Life Allergies Green Lifestyle Green Living Health …
Sylvia Rowley examines Rebecca Hosking's tips to rid your town of plastic bags
How to make your town plastic bag free Sylvia Rowley | 15th April 2009 Activism Plastic Bags Campaigns Rebecca Hosing Modbury Campaigns Plastics Supermarkets Health Politics And Economics Society …
Sylvia Rowley examines Rebecca Hosking's tips to rid your town of plastic bags
How to make your town plastic-free Sylvia Rowley | 15th April 2009 News Plastic Bags Campaigns Rebecca Hosing Modbury Campaigns Plastics Supermarkets Campaigns Plastics Supermarkets Health Politics …
On 4th October 'EnvIronman' Jon Alexander will attempt to prove that environmentalism and athleticism can go hand-in-hand at Challenge Barcelona. Kate Herbert meets the greenest ever Ironman to talk triathlons
… Fitness Health Eco Ironman Natural World Clothing Fairtrade Culture Change Case Study …
Flea powder probably isn't something you think often about. But with some frighteningly toxic ingredients you should: they can be deadly for you and your pets
… baskets, feeding bowls, collars, leads, clothing, brushes and shampoos are all …
Under the TTIP US-EU trade agreement, the world's largest chemical corporations would be able to attack US states' attempts to regulate for chemical safety, writes Patrick Gleeson. In both the US and the EU, corporate rights - asserted in secret courts - would trump democracy and attempts to raise health, safety and welfare standards.
TTIP: Chemical corporations against safety protections Patrick Gleeson | 24th December 2014 News US EU Trade Finance Health Law baby-bottle-cut.jpg Under the TTIP US-EU trade agreement, the world's …
Ayurvedic practitioner Sebastian Pole of Pukka Herbs looks at the role of plants in the history of medicine and why reconnecting with natural food is essential to our health. With the explosion of system-wide health disorders, its time to take a more holistic approach to wellbeing.
Plants Before Pills Sebastian Pole | 16th June 2015 Other Health Wellbeing Nutrition Medicine limeflower.jpg Ayurvedic practitioner Sebastian Pole of Pukka Herbs looks at the role of plants in the …
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.
… of and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose.” The campaign …
After a peaceful protest against nuclear weapons showed up shoddy security at a $19 billion nuclear bomb factory site, writes Kevin Alexander Gray, Uncle Sam got mad - against the protestors, now jailed for up to five years. Will Peace Prize winner Obama set them free?
President Obama - pardon the 'Oak Ridge Three' anti-nuclear activists! Kevin Alexander Gray | 19th March 2014 Activism Nuclear Weapons USA Religion y12.png After a peaceful protest against nuclear …
It has been an epic battle, writes Aisha Dodwell. Monsanto and other corporations are desperate to get the world's number one herbicide, glyphosate, relicenced in the EU. But their network of power has been challenged by doctors, scientists and a global movement of people. With today's postponement of the EU's decision, we have just scored a major victory.
EU postpones glyphosate decision: a good day for public health! Aisha Dodwell | 8th March 2016 Comment EU Regulation Politics Un Health Corporations kills-the-roots-cut.jpg It has been an epic …
When PCB transformers exploded in a New York university in 1991, contaminating the campus with dioxins, it set Eric Francis Coppolino on the path to becoming an environmental journalist.
… or whether students were still performing in clothing that could never be cleaned and only …
The concept of ‘self-healing’ might sound like mumbo jumbo but it’s actually a sensible way of giving our lifestyles a healthy overhaul says Dr Fabrizio Mancini - starting with organic food, plenty of sleep and lots of exercise
The Ecologist meets… Dr Fabrizio Mancini Ruth Styles | 18th January 2012 Ethical Living Health And Beauty Organic Wellness Additives Self-healing Ayurveda Holistic Health holding.jpg The concept of …
Whether you’re foraging for ingredients or scouring the shelves of your local health food store, DIY beauty products are as good for the planet as they are for your skin
How to… make your own beauty products Priyanka Mogul | 9th February 2012 Ethical Living Health And Beauty Skincare Haircare Natural Organic Foraging Nettles Rose Chamomile Health Green Living …