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 …
A global policy around prohibiting plants - such as cannabis, coca and opium - undermines work to reduce their environmental impacts.
High time we legalised drugs? Sylvia Kay | 6th July 2022 | News Drugs Conservation Editor’s Picks 7216920538_b3212813f9_k.jpg A global policy around prohibiting plants - such as cannabis, coca and …
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 …
The threat posed to nature and society by the massive expansion of industrial, fossil fuel economies was discussed by a generation of authors 60 years ago. What can they teach us today?
Leverage points: a 60 year legacy Herbert Girardet | 26th September 2022 | Comment Economics Megamorphosis Editor’s Picks World Future Council Club Of Rome dana-379x251-custom.png The threat posed to …
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 …
A new Vegan Society campaign encourages small dietary shifts for big environmental benefits.
Plate-up for the planet Alexander Huntley | 10th October 2022 | Comment Vegetarianism And Veganism Vegan Plant-based Climate Change Animal Rights Food And Farming Editor’s Picks …
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 …
New Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) watchdog warns of impending tipping points and demands action from UK Government.
Environment in 'precarious' state says watchdog Emily Beament | 13th May 2022 | News Office For Environmental Protection UK Government Brexit Economics 2.28847856.jpg New Office for Environmental …
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 …
Why don’t we have any proper system of environmental law?
A law unto themselves David Renton | 29th April 2022 | Comment Economics Ecocide Law Editor’s Picks flowers_pollution.max-760x504.jpg Why don’t we have any proper system of environmental law? A …
Honouring martyred Filipina environmental defenders on International Women’s Day.
Women defending our earth Dalena Tran | 8th March 2022 | Comment Human Rights Violations Environmental Defenders International Women's Day Women's Rights Mining Philippines Activism Editor’s Picks …
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 …
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 …
Car brands are changing the way they power their vehicles - now it's time for them to change how they use animals in the manufacturing process.
Vegan vehicles: the future of cars? Alexander Huntley | 4th August 2022 | Comment Vegan Veganism Cars Manufacturing Animal Rights Green New Deal 2017-mercedes-benz-e-class-b-1_o.jpg Car brands are …
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 …
How can we be healthy on a sick planet? Especially when many still believe that health is unaffected by what is in the environment. These organisations could save your life
10 groups campaigning for a healthier environment The Ecologist | 19th June 2009 Activism Clean Land Environmental Working Group Women’s Environmental Network Mast Sanity Natural Justice Association …