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 …
I know that I should avoid compost containing peat, but what is the most environmentally friendly alternative that I can buy?
R Townsend, by email
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 …
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 …
'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 …
The UK Government delays passage of the The Environment Bill, not expected to become law until autumn.
Environmental legislation delay ‘deeply troubling’ Emily Beament | 26th January 2021 | News Environment Act UK Government Wildlife Trusts Greenpeace Editor’s Picks Boris Johnson The UK Government …
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 …
There's still money to be had for good environmental projects, but it's a fraction of what's being spent in other areas, says Harriet Williams
Where did all the green funding go? Harriet Williams | 2nd December 2009 Comment Politics And Economics Funding Grants Philanthropy chequesign.jpg There's still money to be had for good environmental …
Cincinnati has passed a new law introducing 'environmental justice permits', and will use police powers to force polluting businesses to clean up their acts or get out of town
Cincinnati law to police polluting businesses The Ecologist | 3rd July 2009 News Green Living Investigations Health Society Cincinnati Environmental Justice EPA Air Business Economic cincinnati.jpg …
As the world’s most respected environmental affairs magazine, the Ecologist has always embraced change. That is why as of June we will be relaunching online. This change means we can reach a much wider audience, and provide them with better quality, more up to date news and analysis, as well as substantially reducing our own environmental footprint.
Ecologist magazine to relaunch as online brand The Ecologist | 8th April 2009 Comment Teddy Goldsmith Zac Goldsmith Ecologist Magazine Relaunch Relaunch Online Online Brand Zac Goldsmith Edward …
How we communicate with others affects how the environmental community is perceived. Self-confidence, a positive outlook and ‘being the change’ is the way to go.
… Arne Naess, has challenged so-called shallow environmentalism to invite people to consider …
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 September 2009 Ethical Living Natural World Green Living Prince's Rainforest Project Daniel Beltra Environmental Photographer …
Structural changes in economic systems are needed to tackle climate breakdown and the challenges of consumption, power and fairness.
Climate targets won’t meet themselves Laurie Laybourn-Langton | 7th May 2021 | News Climate Breakdown Editor’s Picks California wildfires Structural changes in economic systems are needed to tackle …
A vigil for Mama Ntshangase in South Africa reminds us of the impact on communities and the environment from national coal policies.
Remember Mama Ntshangase, and organise Hali Healy | 28th January 2021 | Comment Earth Defenders Activism Editor’s Picks Fikile Ntshangase A vigil for Mama Ntshangase in South Africa reminds us of the …
Incorporating the ocean into visions of an environmentally stable future would first require a change in our ocean imaginary.
Blue imaginaries for Green New Deals Jessica Lehman Elizabeth Johnson | 10th September 2021 | Comment Perspectives On A Global Green New Deal Oceans Environmental Justice maritime_organisation.jpg …
Public Accounts Committee slams Tory government for 'disappointing' progress on its own 2018 25-year environment plan.
Boris 'painfully slow' on environment Emily Beament | 3rd February 2021 | News 25 Year Environment Plan UK Government Boris Johnson Public Accounts Committee slams Tory government for 'disappointing' …
Oil company admits guilt and expresses ‘regret’ over safety breaches after oil depot explosion that caused injuries and environmental damage
Oil giant Total pleads guilty in Buncefield case The Ecologist | 13th November 2009 News Buncefield Natural World Health Pollution inthenews.jpg Lawyers believe Total's sentencing could set a …
Long Read: Economics has been dominated by Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as a measure of success. But ecological economics measures welfare and sustainability instead.
Towards an ecological economics David Caicedo Sarralde | 30th July 2021 | Comment Economics Ecological Economics GDP Editor’s Picks Ecologist Writers' Fund madagascar_deforestation.jpg Long Read: …
Pioneers in the publishing industry have been making tracks in reducing the environmental impact of printing and selling books
How to publish a green book Emma Bocking | 15th December 2009 Activism How To Make A Difference Culture Change Green Books Vegetable-based Inks Recycled Paper 10:10 John Elford Herbs For Home …
'Green mining' is an oxymoron that is gaining traction in the EU and pushes a risky narrative about an environmentally destructive sector.
Unearthing the buried truth about green mining Diego Francesco Marin | 9th June 2021 | News Mining Environmental Justice Portugal EU Climate Change Sustainable Agriculture Editor’s Picks …
Unsustainable and bad for the environment, industrial viticulture leaves a bad taste in the mouth. Pesticide-free and weed-friendly, biodynamic wine holds the key to an organic revolution.
Monty Waldin on biodynamic wine Monty Waldin | 1st March 2009 Ethical Living Food And Drink Green Living Biodynamic Wine Drought Pesticides Wine Vineard best_by_a_nose_01.jpg Unsustainable and bad …