Those who finance and direct strategic campaigns to undermine the public's ability to develop and voice informed opinions on climate change should - writes Lawrence Rorcello - face criminal penalties.
… to correct him. Scientists are under an ethical obligation to inform the public I … argued elsewhere that scientists have an ethical obligation to communicate their …
Following The Ecologist's revelation about Ecover's use of synthetic biology to make laundry detergent, the company has put its trials on hold, writes Jim Thomas. But to regain public trust, the company must re-engage honestly with its critics, and its customers.
… back and forth with definitions." Bonsucro - ethical sugar? Ecover went on to defend their … a representative of the Network on 'Ethical Sugar' , the problem of Bonsucro's … cane whilst presenting themselves as having ethical sourcing practices by buying Bonsucro …
Ecover refutes allegations that it has been using 'synthetic biology' to make soap ingredients from algae. On the contrary, write Tom Domen & Dirk Develter, it's just old fashioned fermentation, and the company remains at the forefront of sustainability and responsible practice.
… does not create preventable risks. Our deep ethical roots For nearly 40 years, Ecover has … and yet we've proven that with the right ethical framework, diligence, and scientific … (Montreal) We've proven that with the right ethical framework, diligence, and scientific …
Thanks to Andy Hall's investigations of abuses of migrant workers in Thailand's fish and pineapple industries, a criminal trial begins today in Bangkok - his own. He faces eight years in prison and a $10 million fine for exposing their crimes in a devastating report that has inspired international action against the companies involved.
… industries actions in prosecuting me. Now the Ethical Trading Initiative has followed suit, … apples'. But in my experience, these good, ethical and respectable companies are in the … retailers must take a lead - and pay more for ethical produce Respecting workers rights …
Green soap-maker Ecover is the first company to openly admit that that it's using ingredients derived from 'synthetically modified organisms' - the next wave of GMOs - writes Jim Thomas. So why are they risking their ‘natural' brand for this experimental biotechnology?
… Ecover risking reputation to sell SynBio to ethical buyers One way or another, Ecover …
This Saturday War on Want holds its Frontlines conference in London on the global conflict between communities and corporations, writes Paul Collins. Featuring a host of inspiring speakers, it will forge new alliances and new strategies of resistance.
… of war Paul Collins | 20th March 2014 Ethical Living Farming Mining Indigenous …
Seeds are essential to our food and our entire lives, writes Rowan Phillimore. So join in celebrating and sharing them at a series of events this month in London, Bristol, Devon, Oxford, Lancaster, Herts - and begin the fightback against corporate domination of seeds and oppressive government regulation.
… feed us! Rowan Phillimore | 3rd October 2014 Ethical Living Food Farming UK Corporations …
A legal challenge to a draconian Idaho law that outlaws free speech about animal abuses on factory farms has survived a 'motion to dismiss' in a federal court. The challenge, mounted by free speech, animal welfare, food and environment groups, claims the 'ag gag' law is unconstitutional.
… Legal Defense Fund (ALDF), People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the …
The forced retraction of a study that identified serious harm to rats fed on GMO maize and Monsanto's 'Roundup' reveals a deep and systemic corruption of science and regulation, writes Gilles-Eric Séralini. Urgent and far reaching reforms must now take place.
… or knowingly inaccurate statements", "unethical behavior", "transparent attempt to … a paper in a scientific journal, according to ethical guidelines for scientific publishing. … Moreover, we respected legal requirements and ethical norms relating to animal experiments, …
Britain's favourite tipple faces big challenges over coming decades, writes Ann-Marie Brouder. A new report sets out the challenges and proposes sustainable solutions to keep the 'cup that cheers' on the nation's tables.
… and NGOs including Unilever, Yorkshire Tea, Ethical Tea Partnership, Tata Global Beverages …
'Business' has to made sustainable - but how is the transformation to be achieved? Finn Jackson reviews a key book on the topic - but finds that amid the checklists of criteria, the authors have somehow missed the point of it all.
Making Sustainability Work Finn Jackson | 14th March 2014 Reviews Green Economy Corporations making-sus-work.png 'Business' has to made sustainable - but how is the transformation to be achieved? …
The US fossil fuel industry has been caught red-handed spying on green activists. But Adam Federman finds it has received poor value for money - and is no closer to tackling the 'existential crisis' it faces.
Spying on environmentalists - the American Petroleum Institute Adam Federman | 15th February 2014 News Fossil Fuels Fracking Politics Corporations dont-frack-ny-2.png The US fossil fuel industry has …
Martin Spray reviews Protest Inc. - and is discomforted do find quite how deeply corporate money and influence has penetrated into our biggest conservation organizations.
… aren't environmentalist attitudes essentially ethical or religious, not based but supported …
Visit the British Museum's hugely successful Vikings exhibition, and you can't miss the BP branding - a fair price for their sponsorship? No way, writes Chris Garrard, who will join a 'flash-horde' at the Museum next Sunday and give BP its last rites in a Viking longship.
BP - beware the Viking 'flash-horde' coming your way! Chris Garrard | 11th June 2014 Activism Corporations Oil Arts Climate Change Society UK London bp-next-time-cut.jpg I'll be back ... on Sunday …
Starbucks has positioned itself as a 'progressive' brand - but it's no such thing. It refuses to commit to fair trade coffee, organic milk, GMO-free / organic foods and snacks, and supports the mighty Grocery Manufacturers Association, lobbyist for GMOs and industrial agriculture.
… impact report, 95.3% of Starbucks coffee is "ethically sourced" . But all that means is …
Science is to corporate science as Hyperion to a satyr, writes Ralph Nader. And there is no better example of this than Monsanto's realm of GMOs, biocides, super-aggressive lawyers and tame regulators - brilliantly exposed in this new book of essays, edited by Sheldon Krimsky and Jeremy Gruber.
The GMO Deception Ralph Nader | 24th October 2014 Reviews GMOs Corporations Science Farming the-gmo-deception.jpg Science is to corporate science as Hyperion to a satyr, writes Ralph Nader. And there …