On the final day of the trial of Caroline Lucas and other anti-fracking protestors, we ask - what about human rights? Entirely neglected by the government in its desperate drive to frack, they ought to trump all other policy considerations.
Fracking - why are human rights being ignored? Damien Short Karen Hulme Steffen Böhm | 25th March 2014 Comment Fracking Law Fossil Fuels Water Pollution UK Politics balcombe-demo-2.png On the final …
Long after we go extinct the human presence on Earth will be marked by a geological stratum rich in plastic garbage, according to a new study. Long-lived plastics are already widespread over the ocean floor, and there's a lot more on its way. Forget the 'Anthropocene' - the human era should rightly be called the Plasticene.
Humans will be remembered for leaving a 'plastic planet' Oliver Tickell | 28th January 2016 News Geology Science Waste Pollution Oceans plastic-beach-cut.jpg Long after we go extinct the human …
A key chemical used in modern plastics has been found in human tissues at 10 times the concentration considered safe, new research has found.
Plastics chemical found in human tissue at high levels 10th August 2007 News Bisphenol A BPA EFSA New Scientist Chemical Chemicals Health Health Risk Risk Plastics Health Pollution News web pic …
We must beware an 'environmental' agenda that excludes the human dimension, Pope Francis writes in his recent Encyclical: the poor are least to blame for the ecological and climate crises, yet they are its primary victims. Humanity must make enduring decisions about the world we and our children will share.
… crises, yet they are its primary victims. Humanity must make enduring decisions about …
Pollution caused by burning fossil fuels are already causing the premature deaths of 200,000 people a year - in the US alone, writes Pete Dolack. Add up the figures worldwide and it comes to many millions. And that's before we even count the catastrophic long term impacts of global warming. The US response: to loosen anti-pollution regulation and encourage increased oil, coal and gas production.
… on children's health , notes that most of humanity lives in environmentally stressed … estimate of planetary consumption is that humanity is using the equivalent of 1.6 Earths … already has been thrown in the air that humanity may have already committed itself to …
America's shale gas boom threatens families, pets, and food, writes Allison Wilson. Fresh from her reading of 'The Real Costs of Fracking', she finds a host of adverse health impacts on those living near fracking sites, the toxic pollution of the food chain, and a wall of corporate and official secrecy.
Exposed: what fracking really does to you, your family, pets and food Allison Wilson | 25th February 2015 Reviews Fracking Health Energy Toxics Pollution Food Farming USA …
Many of the substances that make wastewater a pollutant can also be useful as fertilisers for agriculture and in generating gases for small power stations, says report
Human waste could be fertiliser and power source The Ecologist | 24th March 2010 News Food And Farming Waste And Recycling Energy Water Pollution Natural World Health wastewater.jpg A polluted urban …
This autumn the Monsanto Tribunal will assemble experts from around the world to set out the evidence against the global mega-corporation, which will stand accused of monstrous 'crimes' against people and the environment. The Tribunal's verdict will not be legally binding - this time. But on a future occasion, it may be.
… to try alleged perpetrators of crimes against humanity, genocide and war crimes. Committing …
Environmental toxins have given us lesbian seagulls and transgender crabs, but pollutants may also be causing gender ambiguity in humans, says Eric Francis
Ch-ch-changes Eric Francis | 1st October 2008 News Pollution PCBs Dioxins Hormones Sex Health Pollution Society gender_unspecific.jpg Environmental toxins have given us lesbian seagulls and …
A proposed factory farm at Foston, Derbyshire, condemned by locals as a 'pig prison' for 25,000 animals has been refused a permit by the Environment Agency because of the powerful stench it would emit and potential risks to health and the environment.
Big stink! 24,500-pig factory farm defeated The Ecologist | 26th February 2015 News Farming Waste Pollution Regulation farms-not-factories-cut.jpg A proposed factory farm at Foston, Derbyshire, …
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has worsened after floods and purposeful destruction has taken its toll in recent months, writes Vanessa Amaral-Rogers. The eight year blockade by Israel and conflict with Egypt has already hit Palestinian families hard but now Gaza is at even greater risk as Egypt diverts seawater into life-line tunnels.
As flooding in Gaza worsens, the most basic of human rights are under threat Vanessa Amaral-Rogers | 9th February 2016 News Middle East Gaza Human Rights Water Pollution Flooding Egypt …
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 …
Lake Ypacarai, southern Paraguay, was immortalised by the Spanish singer Julio Iglesias and his song about meeting a woman next to the blue lake. But due to pollution the lake has turned from blue to vivid green and then to murky brown. JOSEPH DUTTON investigates
A eulogy for singer Julio Iglesias's blue lake - Lake Ypacarai - and turning the tide against pollution Joseph Dutton | 26th January 2018 Comment Lake Ypacarai Pollution Paraguay …
Oxygen levels in our oceans are falling, writes Lee Bryant, producing growing 'dead zones' where only the hardiest organisms can survive. The causes are simple: pollution with nutrient-rich wastes, and global warming. But the only solution is to stop it happening - or wait for 1,000 years.
Ocean 'dead zones' are spreading - and that spells disaster for fish Lee Bryant | 9th April 2015 News Oceans Pollution Farming Waste red-tide-dead-fish-cut.jpg Oxygen levels in our oceans are …
Innovative research is uncovering previously unknown species in deep seas vulnerable to over-fishing, pollution and habitat destruction.
Novel ecosystems in the deep sea Oliver Tickell | 24th October 2018 News Resurgence & Ecologist Marine Conservation Marine Biology Pollution Fishing screen_shot_2018-10-23_at_11.12.56.png Innovative …
The North sea is amongst the worst affected seas in the world a global investigation into the impact of human activities on marine ecosystems revealed yesterday.
Only 4% of untouched ocean left: global report on oceans shows devastating damage 15th February 2008 News Ocean Seas Coral Reef Pollution Fishing Crisis Coastal Industrial Conservation Natural World …
Responses from some of the key players to the Ecologist's investigation into fish feed.
Ecologist Film Unit: Feed for Greed The Ecologist | 4th December 2008 News Marine Ecologist Film Unit Fish Fish Feed Investigates Campaigns Natural World Food And Farming Health Pollution …
A new amendment to the Agriculture Bill would help to protect rural communities from toxic pesticides.
Pesticides amendment 'to protect residents' Georgina Downs | 20th December 2018 News Agriculture Bill Pesticides Toxins Pollution Food And Farming 29443_403999534356_5135698_n.jpg A new amendment to …
House prices could fall 7% near fracking rigs, according to the 'secret' Defra report on fracking in rural areas, only published in full after a legal battle, while leakage of waste water could damage human health and contaminate food.
Secret report: fracking could hurt house prices, health and environment Adam Vaughan Rowena Mason Guardian Environment | 2nd July 2015 News Fracking Health Pollution Economics UK Politics Energy …
In a landmark judgment today, four Niger Delta farmers have won the right to sue Dutch oil multinational Shell in the Netherlands courts after oil spills destroyed their farms and fish ponds. The case sets a precedent for other victims of corporate environmental and human rights harms around the world.
Nigerian farmers' win right to sue Shell in Netherlands courts The Ecologist | 18th December 2015 News Netherlands Law Oil Pollution Human Rights Corporations niger-delta-1-cut.jpg In a landmark …
A moving cinematic tale of life on Asia’s longest river raises questions about ecology, development and China’s future
Up the Yangtze Sam Geall | 11th April 2008 Reviews China Film Progress Yangtze Global Warming Environment Climate Change Pollution A moving cinematic tale of life on Asia’s longest river raises …