Since 1948 Jordan has taken in millions of refugees from Palestine, Iraq and most recently Syria, writes Doug Weir. Politically and economically the country has proved astonishingly resilient - but the population increase has caused huge damage to its fragile environment. Ecological degradation, pollution and resource scarcity may cause political instability unless more is done to tackle the problems.
Jordan grapples with the environmental consequences of its refugee crisis Doug Weir | 27th April 2016 News Society War Middle East Jordan Syria Pollution Water Farming Ecology jordan-camp-cut.jpg …
US beef carries a heavy environmental cost in water, land, emissions. But few of us know quite how damaging beef is, writes Gidon Eshel, nor that it is more than five times worse than pork, poultry, eggs or cheese. Isn't it time we did something about it?
The true cost of your beefburger is much worse than you know Gidon Eshel | 22nd July 2014 Comment Food Farming USA Climate Change Water beef-feedlot-cut.jpg US beef carries a heavy environmental cost …
Environmental injustice is deeply embedded in American attitudes, says Robert D. Bullard, and the lead pollution of Flint's water is but the latest example of an unconscious yet pervasive discrimination against poor and minority communities across the US. Only with strong, deliberate and effective leadership can the EPA and other regulators overcome their prejudices.
Flint's water crisis is a blatant example of environmental injustice Robert D. Bullard Texas Southern University | 28th January 2016 Comment Regulation Water Racism Law USA flint-mi-cut.jpg …
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has just begun to take oral evidence from a very select group of witnesses, writes Paul Mobbs in this open letter. Sadly its choices betray a systematic bias to industry and establishment figures - while community groups are entirely excluded.
Parliament's fracking examination must be inclusive and impartial Paul Mobbs | 13th January 2015 Comment Fracking Politics UK Pollution Climate Change Water bayeux-tapestry-cut.jpg The House of …
Six environment heroes, one from each continent, are honoured for their work today - fighting threats from giant coal mines to forest destruction, fracking, high dams, illegal development and toxic waste dumps. Sophie Morlin-Yron reports.
2014 Goldman winners - fighting coal, dams, palm oil, fracking, toxic waste Sophie Morlin-Yron | 28th April 2014 News Fracking Fossil Fuels Waste Water Energy USA Indonesia Russia Peru Africa India …
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 …
From cars to petrochemical giants, every man and his dog has green credentials to show off to the world, but just how genuine are they? John Naish takes a closer look
Corporate greenwash John Naish | 16th May 2008 News Adverstising Greenwash Corporate Consumerism Green Living Society archives.jpg From cars to petrochemical giants, every man and his dog has green …
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 …
A Norwegian research scientist can trace PCB pollution on the seabed along the Norwegian coast directly back to the manufacturer. Norwegian authorities are considering suing chemical giants such as Monsanto and Bayer for millions of pounds. They may now pay for their misdemeanours, says Tom Erik Økland
Stand up and be counted Tom Erik Økland | 8th June 2000 News PCB Industrial Pollution Norway Monsanto Bayer Environmental Toxin The Great Toxin Hunt Poison List Shipyards Norwegian Society For The …
A second canal joining the Pacific and Atlantic oceans is planned for Nicaragua, writes Nathan Wood. But the gigantic project is raising growing fears due to a grossly unfair contract, glaring failures of process, close links to the Chinese government, and its enormous - but uncosted - ecological impacts.
The Nicaragua Canal - a disaster in waiting? Nathan Wood | 15th August 2014 News Nicaragua China Transport Water Forests Economics lake-nicaragua-cut.jpg A second canal joining the Pacific and …
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 …
Which of hand dryers or paper towels have the greatest impact on the environment? asks Simon Lockrey. Are your paper towels recycled or tree-pulped, your dryers power-hungry and long-blowing or short-blast and power-saving. Only full Life-Cycle Analysis can reveal the true punches these seemingly harmless items can deliver to our environment.
The great bathroom debate: paper towel or hand dryer? Simon Lockrey | 6th January 2016 Ethical Living Energy Forests Water handdryer_cut.jpg Which of hand dryers or paper towels have the greatest …
Cosmetics company Lush is a zero-packaging pioneer on the high street. In the first of our new 'Green business' series, founder Mark Constantine discusses gourmet consumerism, dream factories and why his ethical creation is a work in progress
Green business: Lush Eifion Rees | 17th November 2010 Ethical Living Green Living Green Business Lush Mark Constantine Cosmetics Beauty Shop Retail Consumer Shampoo Finance Roddick Body Shop L'oreal …
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 …
This month a tailings dam at the Mount Polley mine in BC breached, writes Carol Linnitt - spilling 14.5 billion litres of toxic mine waste into Quesnel Lake. A major source of freshwater and one of BC's premier fly-fishing destinations, the lake will never be the same again. But it's just the first big victim of Canada's wave of environmental de-regulation ...
Swapping red tape for caution tape: why Canada can expect more mining disasters Carol Linnitt DeSmog.ca | 27th August 2014 Activism Mining Water Waste Pollution Regulation Canada …
An unreported war over natural resources in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories has led students from Bangor University to set up a radical eco-movement, Bustan al Qaraaqa, to address the issue. William Parry reports from Bethlehem
Can British activists solve Middle Eastern water conflicts using permaculture? William Parry | 25th January 2011 News Politics And Economics Water Natural Resources Farming Investigations …
Gas extraction plans underway in Lancashire would pose a serious risk of contaminating ground and surface waters, says Tyndall Centre report
UK urged to ban controversial 'fracking' gas-extraction Tom Levitt | 17th January 2011 News Gas Fracking Hydraulic Fracturing Energy Climate Change Water what-the-frack.jpg Gas extraction plans …
Corporations in India can explore shale gas reserves without obtaining environmental clearances.
Fracking in India Shashikant Yadav | 14th August 2020 | News India Fracking Natural Resources Water Water Depletion Editor’s Picks Network of fracking sites in America Corporations in India can …
All you need to know to start putting your money where your mouth is
Ecologist guide to ethical investments Eifion Rees Matilda Lee | 5th November 2010 Ethical Living Politics And Economics Green Living Guides Ethical Finance Green Pensions Co-operative Investments …
Disastrous water pollution from gold mines in El Salvador has united government and people to oppose new metal mines, writes Lynn Holland. In Central America's most water scarce country, the imperative is to keep lakes, rivers and streams clean and wholesome. But there may be a heavy price to pay, with a Canadian mining company pressing a $300 million 'compensation' claim.
For the love of water: El Salvador's mining ban may cost $300m 'compensation' Lynn Holland | 10th October 2015 News Mining Water El Salvador Central America Canada Law Trade …
All you need to know to start putting your money where your mouth is
Ecologist guide to ethical investments Eifion Rees Matilda Lee | 5th November 2010 Ethical Living Politics And Economics Green Living Guides Ethical Finance Green Pensions Co-operative Investments …
Laura Sevier meets the man trying to broker a better relationship between God, man, science and the natural world.
… • Three important principles of Hindu environmentalism are yajna (sacrifice), dhana … University,has studied the Buddhist basis of environmentalism and virtue ethics. A …
An editorial by editor Zac Goldsmith. Published in the 28 page exclusive <i>Ecologist</i> supplement that appeared in the <i>Independent</i> Information magazine on 27 May, 2006
The changing face of the environment Zac Goldsmith | 27th May 2006 Comment Ecologist Environmental Movement Green Lifestyle Green Living Society An editorial by editor Zac Goldsmith. Published in the …