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 …
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 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 …
Government and corporations are resorting to the judicial repression of environmental activism in Malaysia, writes Meena Raman - deploying public order and defamation laws to suppress criticism and protest. Malaysia must value its peoples health and security above corporate profit.
Malaysia: eco-activists combat judicial repression Meena Raman | 26th September 2014 Comment Malaysia Health Pollution Law anti-lynas_protest-cut.jpg The environmental movement in Malaysia remains …
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 …
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 …
This climate emergency affects us all - but it’s up to all of us to ensure that the Global South doesn’t continue to take the biggest hit.
Climate change is environmental racism Alexandra Phillips | 3rd September 2019 News Climate Breakdown Green Party Green New Deal Thought Leaders Editor’s Picks 170922-z-bg835-957.jpg This climate …
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 …
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 …
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? Tom Levitt | 15th November 2010 News Dairy Farming Food And Farming Nocton Super-dairy Health Milk Mega-dairy cowsindoors.jpg Large-scale …
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 …
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 …
Over a year after violent conflict began in East Ukraine, indications are emerging of its severe environmental impacts in the highly industrialised Donbas region, and the grave health risks to civilians that will endure long into the future. The area will need international assistance both to reduce the hazards, and to 'green' the region's often polluting industries.
Ukraine war leaves a long shadow of pollution, ill-health and ravaged industries Nickolai Denisov Otto Simonett with Doug Weir Dmytro Averin | 24th May 2015 News Was Pollution Health Ukraine …
Public Health England is guilty of gross scientific misconduct, writes Paul Mobbs, for its apparently deliberate whitewashing of the public health impacts of fracking. But it's all part of a pattern of maladministration that reaches to the heart of government.
Shale gas and public health - the whitewash exposed Paul Mobbs | 6th May 2014 News Fracking Health UK Law Fossil Fuels Pollution Radiation gasmasks-cut.jpg Public Health England is guilty of gross …
Climate breakdown concerns voters like never before - so was this reflected in the 2020 US presidential election results?
Biden’s environmental proposals Emily Folk | 13th November 2020 | Comment Policy Trump Environment United States Editor’s Picks Climate Breakdown Joe Biden Climate breakdown concerns voters like …
The US is denying huge numbers of black and brown children their chance to achieve their cognitive potential by quietly poisoning them with lead and other toxins, writes Rita Turner. The offense is then compounded by providing the victims deeply unequal educational opportunities, and disregarding their civil rights.
The slow poisoning of Freddie Gray and the hidden violence against black communities Rita Turner | 6th May 2015 Comment Toxics USA Health Human Rights baltimore-cut.jpg The US is denying huge numbers …
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 …