A new article presents the largest analysis of environmental conflicts up to date with findings that have direct implications for enhanced support of environmental defenders.
… or dumps. Read the full report This is the environmentalism of the poor and the … the existence of various forms of grassroots environmentalism as a promising force for …
'The water is bad, the air is bad, and the ground is bad. The soil is just sitting on top of … an excess of 50 million tons of toxic waste.'
America's toxic prisons Kimberly M. S. Cartier | 13th November 2020 | News Editor’s Picks Activism Prisons Environmental Justice Racism Prison 'The water is bad, the air is bad, and the ground is …
If we hope really hard maybe things will get better – or maybe it’s time to consider a new plan of action. Michael Nelson and John Vucetich propose a virtuous approach to environmental change.
… the proper roles of hope and ethics in environmentalism. Hope as dis-ease Even in …
The targeting of environmental justice groups shows how the Modi government's criminalization of dissent is gaining pace.
Criminalising ecological dissent in India Sonali Huria | 10th August 2020 News India International Modi Oppression Climate Justice Corporations Dissent Editor’s Picks Nate Village Ratnagiri The …
A new report released on International Romani Day highlights the severe and systemic environmental racism against Roma communities across Europe during the coronavirus crisis.
Environmental racism against Roma Khaled Diab | 9th April 2020 News Roma Racism Waste Landfill Environmental Justice vf55zwjv-1382440303.jpg A new report released on International Romani Day …
Campaign groups have tough work ahead to shape the UK environmental legislation that will take over when the Brexit transition period ends, according to a legal expert.
New environment law 'extraordinarily weak' Catherine Early | 5th June 2020 News Brexit Environment Bill Legislation brexit triggered.jpg Campaign groups have tough work ahead to shape the UK …
Legacies of environmental racism in the United States, Canada and the European Union have left historically marginalised communities at greater risk from Covid-19.
Covid-19 and environmental racism Louise Montgomery | 29th May 2020 News Covid-19 Coronavirus Environmental Racism Editor’s Picks 16014096015_e493b0d7f0_5k.jpg Legacies of environmental racism in the …
Public authorities implement new waste management models that are capital-intensive and technology-driven at the cost of more socio-ecologically sustainable alternatives provided by waste pickers.
Waste pickers under threat Barcelona Research Group on Informal Recyclers | 2nd March 2020 News Waste Conflict Environmental Justice wastepicker Public authorities implement new waste management …
The EPA rolled back environmental regulations for polluters - but this will have massive health implications on vulnerable people and those recovering from COVID-19.
Environmental standards help fight pandemics Emily Folk | 14th April 2020 News Environment Environmental Changes EPA Coronavirus …
I know that I should avoid compost containing peat, but what is the most environmentally friendly alternative that I can buy?
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Ask Leo: what is the greenest alternative to compost containing peat? Leo Hickman | 16th April 2009 Ethical Living Leo Hickman Gardening Composting Green Lifestyle Composting Composting Green Living …
The Wildlife Trusts, RSPB and WWF report warns that the UK is at risk of losing regulations that prevent hedgerows being cut.
Hedgehogs and dragonflies hit by Brexit Emily Beament | 4th February 2020 News Science & Systems Hedgehogs Dragonflies Brexit Wildlife Trusts RSPB WWF Agriculture Bill Climate Breakdown Hedgehog The …
Indigenous communities and environmental activist groups are taking legal action to prevent the potential havoc new arctic drilling could bring.
Arctic drilling plan under fire Emily Folk | 4th September 2020 | News Trump Artic Drilling Drilling Environmental Damage Alaska Indigenous communities and environmental activist groups are taking …
Activist Fikile Ntshangase’s death is another case of the injustice that environmental defenders endure.
Ntshangase’s voice rings louder than gunshots Dalena Tran | 5th November 2020 | News Mining Activism Editor’s Picks Fikile Ntshangase Activist Fikile Ntshangase’s death is another case of the …
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 November 2020 | News Brexit Food And Farming UK Government Common Agricultural Policy farm-3511520_960_720.jpg The multi-billion …
We need more inclusive, empowering political narratives that drive systemic change.
Politics in a time of consequences Laurie Laybourn-Langton | 23rd November 2020 | News Editor’s Picks IPPR Policy Melbourne Global Climate Strike, 20 Sep 2019. We need more inclusive, empowering …
The Medicines and Medical Devices Bill must pave the way for designing new drugs that are less harmful to the environment, supported by a circular economy.
Designing environmentally responsible healthcare Natalie Bennett | 28th October 2020 | News Editor’s Picks Pollution Medicine Pharmacy Healthcare Medicine The Medicines and Medical Devices Bill must …
A new book by WWF 'Meeting Environmental Challenges: The Role of Human Identity' makes the case for a new kind of campaigning that sees the person behind the behaviour. Pat Thomas is impressed
… to shed light on the psychological aspects of environmentalism. We've looked at climate …
Labour demands animal welfare and environmental protections be enshrined in new Agriculture Bill.
Animal welfare and environmental protections Brendan Montague | 4th February 2020 News Animal Welfare Environmental Protections Agriculture Bill Labour Party Change Makers …
'Green seniors' are asking to be trained as volunteer environmental advisers for their local areas, and call for 'age-proof' green strategies in a new manifesto
Green seniors bid for greater environmental role The Ecologist | 19th June 2009 News Age Help The Aged Green Alliance Natural England Greener And Wiser Manifesto Voting Education Age Concern …
How much rainforest does it take for one celebrity to snort another one under the table? Nick Kettles investigates the devastating environmental impact of cocaine use.
The environmental impact of drugs Nick Kettles | 19th May 2009 News Drugs Cocaine Cannabis Rainforest Ecocide Drugs Natural World Health cocaines_impact_01.jpg How much rainforest does it take for …
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 | 26th October 2009 News Protests Activists Natural World Deforestation sealhuntnamibia.jpg Ecologist Film Unit journalists were …