Campaigners claim the bank has refused to state what environmental assessments were carried out before supplying a mortgage - part of a £13-million land deal - to company behind controversial Nocton proposal. Andrew Wasley reports
… claim the bank has refused to state what environmental assessments were carried out … says the bank has refused to disclose what environmental assessments were carried out … raised concerns about the developments’ environmental impact . Documents seen by The …
The recent death of Indian environmentalist Amit Jethva was the latest in a growing number of disturbing incidents of brutality and violence against activists, report Ambika Hiranandani and Tom Levitt
… Tom Levitt | 14th December 2010 News Environmentalists Activists India … World Mining Vedanta Logging amitjethwa.jpg Environmental activist Amit Jethva was … in a national park The recent death of Indian environmentalist Amit Jethva was the latest in …
The multi-billion European Common Agricultural Policy will be replaced post-Brexit with some payments linked to environmental stewardship.
… Farmers' post-Brexit environmental payments Emily Beament | 30th … post-Brexit with some payments linked to environmental stewardship. Moves to reduce … million saved will go towards introducing an “environmental land management” (ELM) scheme …
Plans for US-style mega-dairy farms in the UK are being heralded for their potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but scaling up may create as many problems as it attempts to solve reports Tom Levitt
… What is the environmental footprint of mega-dairy farming? … proposal say it will substantially reduce the environmental impact of milk production in … as to suggest it will 'surpass the highest environmental standards ever seen in the UK'. …
A new Vegan Society campaign encourages small dietary shifts for big environmental benefits.
… encourages small dietary shifts for big environmental benefits. The Vegan Society has … the Planet campaign, which is now encouraging environmentally conscious individuals to make … advice for those who want to make good environmental choices but don’t know where to …
Recent abductions and threats against activists trying to prevent logging in South-East Asia are part of a worrying trend of violence against those exposing environmental issues
… 'Do you want to die?': environmental activists at risk Tom Levitt | … trend of violence against those exposing environmental issues After reporting on … of the current dangers of reporting on environmental issues. The press freedom group, …
There are currently over 3,000 applications to establish new salmon farms in the Patagonian regions of Magallanes and Aysen waiting for approval. Have we leaned nothing from the damage to the environment caused by Chile's salmon farms asks Florencia Ortúzar
… The huge environmental costs of salmon farms in South … 20 years, the industry has put profit above environmental protection. In the absence of … regulation have resulted in serious environmental damage, which has, in turn, …
Misinformation campaign behind weakening of Amazon protections exposed by scientists.
… campaign that has systematically weakened environmental protection laws, according to … between 2004 and 2012. However, Brazil’s environmental policies then began to be … by promising to end the “industry” of environmental fines. Ricardo Salles, …
Backlash against the decision to ban Iceland's orangutan advert over-emphasises the power of green consumerism.
… public consciousness and we the sense that environmentalism is going viral. This article … reached over half a million signatures. The environmental impact of palm oil farming can … but question how much the decision is led by environmental concern, and how much by the …
The award winning environmental photographer on witnessing rainforests around the world, working for Greenpeace and why photos can help save the world
… Q & A: Daniel Beltrá, environmental photographer Laura Sevier | 14th … Prince's Rainforest Project Daniel Beltra Environmental Photographer Deforestation … see more photos from Daniel The award winning environmental photographer on witnessing …
EU Commission proposes compulsory environmental measures for farmers in reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) but campaigners fear member states will weaken final agreement
… All farmers could be required to undertake environmental measures like crop rotation, … their land EU Commission proposes compulsory environmental measures for farmers in reform … to farmers could soon include compulsory environmental measures such as crop rotation …
The new UK Government is swinging into action with a pledge to “get Brexit done” at breakneck speed. What about the environment?
… Party promised the UK "the most ambitious environmental programme of any country on … intention to create an independent Office for Environmental Protection to replace the … people to recycle plastic and glass. Environmental campaigners Other specific …
With vast areas decimated by industrial farming, the salad days are over for mass-produced olive oil. Laura Sevier looks at the effect its rise in popularity has had on the European landscape, and at some more sustainable brands.
… Growing olives on an industrial scale is an environmental hazard (with negative impacts on … is a major cause of one of the biggest environmental problems affecting the EU: … ordered an independent study into the environmental impact of olive farming across …
UK purchased £1bn of beef from firms tied to Amazon deforestation.
… and recently offered $500m in bonds aimed at environmentally conscious investors. Marfrig … fork. We must think more carefully about the environmental impact of food and the greater … Illegal felling Bill McKibben, the veteran environmental campaigner, told the Bureau: …
New manufacturing technologies could revolutionise our food system, dramatically reducing it's environmental footprint.
… our food system, dramatically reducing it's environmental footprint. If you manage to … him to the Highlands of Scotland, to show the environmental damage caused by overgrazing. He … a huge weight of evidence for the climate and environmental impact of animal agriculture, …
Almost a trillion Euros in taxpayers' money is handed to EU farmers as part of the Common Agricultural Policy. The money is supposed to leverage environmental practices. But an international team of investigative journalists, today publishing with THE ECOLOGIST, has found the cash actually feeds significant pollution
… Policy. The money is supposed to leverage environmental practices. But an international … - in the case of chickens, tens of thousands. Environmentally friendly We were told at the … rules”, which require respect for environmental regulations in exchange for CAP …
Brexit will result in Britain exiting the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy. It will have to decide whether subsidies to farmers should be retained, or reformed. In the second part of this groundbreaking investigation a team of investigative journalists from across Europe - publishing with THE ECOLOGIST - assess how effective the environmental mechanisms of CAP really are.
… with THE ECOLOGIST - assess how effective the environmental mechanisms of CAP really are. … whose size and production falls just under environmental reporting requirements. Read … units that require no authorisation from environmental authorities, and once step up, …
A little-reported legal battle in Italy between paper company Pigna and eco-activists from Terra! is leading to fears that it may open the way for big companies to muzzle legitimate environmental protests. Mandy Haggith reports
… way for big companies to muzzle legitimate environmental protests. Mandy Haggith reports … gaining momentum to support the small Italian environmental group - Terra! - which recently … are the products of forest destruction. To environmentalists, the link between APP and …
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
… - he is the latest in a long-line of environmental activists being threatened or … Roberto Smeraldi, founder and director of the environmental group Amigos da Terra, who … Chico Mendes,' said Felipe Milanez, an environmental journalist from São Paulo, …
Aquaculture - a controversial topic due to concerns of the health and treatment of farmed fish - could become a sustainable food source and help preserve wild fish populations, writes EMILY FOLK
… have a significant impact the environment. Environmental impacts With dwindling wild … and science are advancing so fish farms are environmentally friendly, sustainable and … is one industry that’s trying to reduce the environmental impact and find a healthy, …
We need to break down the perceived barrier between farming and the environment to restore the health of our soil and water - and of the human and non-human life they sustain. ELIZABETH WAINWRIGHT, a contributing editor to The Ecologist, argues we also need to better understand the connections between them
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