Yesterday, Green party membership in the UK overtook that of UKIP and the Lib Dems, writes Adam Ramsay, who offers 13 reasons why in just two days over 4,000 new members joined the Greens, an astounding 10% growth rate. And it's no flash in the pan - membership had already doubled since September, and the Green surge could still have a long way to run ...
… Green surge - 13 reasons why the Greens are a party whose time has come Adam … | 16th January 2015 News UK Politics Society green-tree-cut.jpg Yesterday, Green party …
Run out of space in your garden? Look to higher ground and you’ll find an eco-friendly solution
… Lofty ambitions: why green roofs are the future of urban gardening … Grass Sedum Insulation Eco System Wildlife Green Eco Green Living Society holding.jpg Run out of …
The UK's Brexit vote probably did reflect widespread anti-immigration sentiment, writes Alex Randall. And that may persuade environmental groups to tap into the xenophobic zeitgeist to win support and appear 'relevant'. But that's a temptation they must resist, because it's wrong - for factual, logical and ethical reasons.
… Greens must not jump on anti-immigration … logical and ethical reasons. After Brexit, green organisations will inevitably do some soul searching. Most green groups backed the Remain campaign. Most …
Jeremy Corbyn's soaraway success in Labour's leadership contest poses an existential threat to the Greens, writes Rupert Read. To counter it we must re-assert our distinctive ethos, values, policies and principles, rooted in ecologism not socialism, respecting natural limits, opposed to endless economic growth, dedicated to building and sharing the wealth we all hold in common.
… Corbyn is great - but the Greens are different! Rupert Read | 12th … August 2015 Comment Politics Society Economy Green Economy UK bubble-cut.jpg Jeremy … contest poses an existential threat to the Greens, writes Rupert Read. To counter it we …
'Green jobs' are part of economic recovery plans across the globe. But in the rush to create environmental employment, do we risk forgetting the most important things about work: safety and security?
… Green jobs are welcome. But will they be good … Society Politics And Economics Work JObs Green New Deal solar1.jpg Safety will be a key … as blue-collar jobs are dyed a new shade of green 'Green jobs' are part of economic …
The bulk of our motives for buying green are selfish, say psychologists. So would appealing to social positioning help shift behaviours better than moralising?
… embracing our selfish motives for buying green Tom Levitt | 4th May 2010 News Green Living Psychology Society Green Consumerism Consumption prius.jpg Sales …
Green growth is a myth, writes André Reichel, because it ignores the social, political and personal dimensions of sustainability. Instead we must plan for economic 'de-growth' - and go for growth only in the areas that really matter, like culture, learning and joy.
… Green growth cannot make a sustainable world André Reichel | 14th April 2014 Comment Green Economy Economics Society green-growth-nyc.png Green growth is a myth, …
Under its minority Green administration, Brighton & Hove is an exemplar of progressive politics that is realising huge social, economic and environmental gains, writes Rob Shepherd. Maybe that's why political opponents are so desperate to brand it a failure ...
… Brighton & Hove: the future is Green Rob Shepherd | 21st May 2014 Comment Politics UK Green Economy Transport Society … Under its minority Green administration, Brighton & Hove is an …
From local manufacturing to natural textiles, times are changing in the fashion industry. What’s more, the new look eco fashion isn’t just green – it’s seriously cool as well. Ruth Styles reports from London and Copenhagen
… Fashion special: And this season’s colour is… green Ruth Styles | 20th February 2012 Ethical … Mulberry Aquascutum Orsola De Castro Phillip Green Topshop holding.jpg From local … more, the new look eco fashion isn’t just green – it’s seriously cool as well. Ruth …
The Green Gathering is a festival with a rich history that's not afraid to encompass hedonism, writes Emma Fordham - but also goes way beyond it. A showcase of real life alternatives with a mission to have fun and change the world, it's coming back this summer - so prepare for an unforgettable experience (and £10 off the ticket price).
… The Green Gathering - a festival for fun, frolics … Politics Arts gg-performance-cut.jpg The Green Gathering is a festival with a rich … a space for people to enjoy nature. The Green Gathering is a little different. A …
It's time for UK citizens to #takebackREALcontrol by challenging the anti-democratic powers that control our country, our economy and our lives, retiring Green Party Leader Natalie Bennett told her party conference this weekend in this barnstorming speech. And that's a challenge only the Greens are prepared to take on.
… Change Pollution Oceans Transport Society Green Economy natalie_bennett-img_4152-sq.jpg … country, our economy and our lives, retiring Green Party Leader Natalie Bennett told her … speech. And that's a challenge only the Greens are prepared to take on. They say in …
To make Chris Huhne's 'Green Deal' a success - and meet the UK's carbon reduction targets - we need to redefine the green jobs sector and build the connection between individuals and environment, says Groundwork's chief executive
… Tony Hawkhead: why it's vital to put green jobs at the centre of Britain's economy … tonyhawkhead.jpg To make Chris Huhne's 'Green Deal' a success - and meet the UK's … reduction targets - we need to redefine the green jobs sector and build the connection …
Green Tourism Week 2011 has arrived, so Jeff Holman took a look what's going on
… Five ways to get involved in Green Tourism Week Jeff Holman | 9th June 2011 Ethical Living Green Tourism Week Travel Ireland UK Society kerry.jpg Green Tourism Week 2011 has arrived, so Jeff …
From renewable energy to recycling, an increasing number of festivals are adding green initiatives to the line-up. Mark Briggs takes a look at whether their eco-friendly claims stack up
… Can festivals ever be green? Mark Briggs | 17th May 2012 Ethical Living Festivals Travel Explore Green Living Society Glastonbury Sunrise Leeds … an increasing number of festivals are adding green initiatives to the line-up. Mark Briggs …
Anna Guyer has made a name for her company by only taking clients with impeccable green credentials and refusing to ‘greenwash’ big brands. Peter Salisbury met her to find out more
… Green Business: Greenhouse Public Relations Peter Salisbury | 2nd August 2011 Ethical Living Greenhouse Pr Business Ecotricity Southern Solar Green Business Society holding.jpg Anna Guyer …
From great public transport to carbon reduction initiatives, the UK’s towns and cities are making strides towards becoming greener places to live. Rebecca Campbell takes a closer look at the most impressive
… Top 10… green places to live Rebecca Campbell | 30th … Ethical Living Home Cities Moving Right Moves Green Living Society Forum For The Future Home … cities are making strides towards becoming greener places to live. Rebecca Campbell takes …
The Nordic flair for design has taken eco-fashion to new heights and is setting an example for the rest of the world to follow, says Ruth Styles
… Scandinavian capitals are home to a wealth of green design talent disproportionate to their … Fashion Week just kicking off, more stylishly green pieces look set to follow, with hotly … project. So why is Scandinavia so good at green design and what’s made it so popular? …
Myths of a pagan past in harmony with nature have been a feature of green nationalism, writes Peter Paul Catterall, from its beginnings through to the Anastasia ecovillages in contemporary Russia where - unlike their equivalent hippy communes found in the West - sustainable living is combined with a 'reactionary eco-nationalism'. Could it happen here too?
… Green nationalism? How the far right could … in harmony with nature have been a feature of green nationalism, writes Peter Paul … eco-nationalism'. Could it happen here too? Green politics is associated with the left …
In the second part of our sport and environment mini-series, Ruth Styles reports on the efforts some football clubs are making to turn the sport into an eco-friendly one, although there's still plenty to do
… football: why the beautiful game is getting a green makeover Ruth Styles | 3rd August 2011 … where they’ll watch a game played on emerald-green grass maintained using gallons of water, … pitches coming under increasing scrutiny from green groups. To its credit, football has …
Having launched the Ecologist 37 years ago, Teddy Goldsmith was instrumental in everything from the setting up of the world's first political green party to being the first to expose many of the problems associated with global development, such as giant dams and nuclear power. Following his death on 21st August 2009, we reprint this interview with Teddy from the Ecologist March 2007 edition
… Teddy Goldsmith: godfather of green Paul Kingsnorth | 26th August 2009 News … Teddy Goldsmith The Ecologist Society Green Living teddy.jpg Having launched the … the setting up of the world's first political green party to being the first to expose many …
Sooner or later, humanity will have to accept the constraints of a finite world, writes Guy Shrubsole. But two rival economic visions offer conflicting paths to sustainability. In fact, it's time to stop arguing and get on with it - going for green growth in the near term, while aiming for a deeper societal transformation.
… Green growth or steady state? Rival visions of a green economy Guy Shrubsole | 24th July 2015 Comment Green Economy Society … stop arguing and get on with it - going for green growth in the near term, while aiming …
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 …
Forget impersonal internet interactions, Project Dirt is connecting green initiatives in real life to make environmental change at a local level a reality
… the eco-web project that's much more than the Green Facebook... Eifion Rees | 5th October 2010 Ethical Living Green Living Project Dirt Mark Shearer … Community Action Project Environment Green Website Network Facebook Grassroots Food …
Forty years ago workers at Lucas Aerospace created a detailed plan to transition out of the arms industry and into green, sustainable products and technologies, writes David King. it never happened, yet the Lucas Plan provides a blueprint for similar initiatives today to build a deep-rooted, broad-based movement for social, economic and ecological progress.
… The Lucas Plan: how Greens and trade unionists can unite in common … Society UK Labour Politics Economics Green Economy flyer-oct-cut.jpg Forty years … transition out of the arms industry and into green, sustainable products and technologies, …