How can we bridge the gap between ‘fast food' living and responsible consumption when mass production and a throw-away mindset still dominate the lifestyles of most people? LAURA BRIGGS has some thoughts...
… eating on a smaller scale. In America, the community garden (equivalent to the UK's community allotment) addresses a food security … However, a local solution is found through community gardeners who can provide these …
With the diversity of food crops falling dramatically and just three giant corporations controlling over 75 per cent of the global seed supply, it's no wonder people feel disconnected from their food. LAURA BRIGGS learns more about a new UK Seed Co-operative which aims to redress the balance
… UK-wide network of seed producers. As a Community Benefit Society the financial … is provided through donations, grants and community shares. David Price, who runs the …
Campaigners fighting a development for an 18-hole golf course on a pristine part of the Moray Firth are planning to launch a legal challenge against the plans with £10,000 they have sourced through crowdfunding. LAURA BRIGGS reports
… said he won't go ahead if 40 per cent of the community is against it. Sadly, a lot of … important site, so that the local community, visitors and rare wildlife can … our public events were supportive. "The Embo Community Trust, who members live adjacent to …
A unified scientific approach has been called for to help protect one of the most threatened ecosystems on earth. LAURA BRIGGS learns more about the unique ecosystem known as seagrass beds
… into the future but only if the scientific community becomes more unified and joins …
The South Georgia Heritage Trust and the University of Dundee hosted 300 delegates from 43 countries to share a global picture of the world’s islands where ecosystems can hang in the balance, reports LAURA BRIGGS
… investing and working with the international community and other partners to defend …
The loss of birds could significantly impact efforts to combat deforestation, according to research from scientists looking at species across the Brazilian Amazon. LAURA BRIGGS reports
… Amazonian landscapes, he said. Data on bird community composition, collected by the …
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
… result for Australia's anti-racing community, UK groups are hopeful that their …
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
… back into the landscape by the farming community, the reintroduction needs to be …
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 …
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 …
Shopping is about to reach frenzy levels as the to-do list gets ever longer. And then there is that wonderful person in your life whose present cannot be fur, meat, plastic - or boring. BRENDAN MONTAGUE asked ethical companies for their best gift ideas this Christmas.
How to be truly present this Christmas - more sustainable gift ideas from The Ecologist Brendan Montague Laura Briggs | 20th December 2017 Ethical Living Christmas Sustainability Fair Trade …
A gap in the market and the digital age has seen the British organic cut flower industry flourish over the last couple of years - with chemical-free, low air-mile blooms finally seeing their day in the sun. LAURA BRIGGS reports on the homegrown market that offers a bigger variety of flowers and without the environmental costs of imported ones
… businesses as members of a steadily growing community, and it's a supportive one at that. …
A team of 30 researchers, technicians, and surveyors will board the S.A Agulhas II for an expedition to the Weddell Sea - a potential Marine Protected Area - next year. Dr John Shears, co-leader of the expedition, will be joined by his team at a launch event in London tonight. LAURA BRIGGS reports
'We are going to one of the coldest, harshest and most remote places on the planet' Laura Briggs | 10th April 2018 News Weddell Sea Marine Protected Area Larsen C Ice Shelf Royal Geographical Society …
The African Wildlife Foundation has uncovered the figures behind the shocking numbers of 'trophy hunters' and the sanctioned trade in exporting dead and living animals out of the continent, reports LAURA BRIGGS
Lions, elephants and rhinoceros exported by the thousand legally by 'trophy' hunters Laura Briggs | 17th October 2017 News AFW Elephant Hunting Trade Ivory Africa 405529.jpg The African Wildlife …
Disposing of wastewater from uncoventional gas and oil techniques - including fracking - is one of the big challenges facing the UK.
LAURA BRIGGS reports
Facing the challenge of toxic wastewater produced by oil and gas companies LAURA BRIGGS | 1st September 2016 News hydro fracking.jpg Disposing of wastewater from uncoventional gas and oil techniques …