The Summer Camp held by The Resurgence Trust - publisher of The Ecologist - is taking place from 13 July 2018. Speakers will discuss our search for personal wellbeing - and also how to create a society that holds and helps each of its members reach their potential. GREG NEALE reports
… Last chance to get tickets for Resurgence summer camp - with £20 off for readers of The … 5th July 2018 Ethical Living Health Wellbeing Summer Camp greenandaway.jpg The Summer Camp held by The Resurgence Trust - …
Wildlife charity confirms 2019 was a year when unusually high numbers of painted lady butterflies arrived in the UK.
… lady butterflies arrived in the UK. This summer was a "painted lady year", with almost … which took place over three weeks in the summer, show that the number of painted lady … other common species have experienced a good summer, helped by the fine weather - in some …
NFU says farmers have put contingency plans in place in case of a dry summer, including trading water with one another.
… Farmers fear summer drought Henry Clare | 18th April 2019 … contingency plans in place in case of a dry summer, including trading water with one … amid concerns of a water shortage during the summer months. It is understood that good …
Extinction Rebellion is to target five UK cities with civil disobedience in July in a bid to force politicians to take faster action on climate change.
… XR's massive summer uprising Catherine Early | 4th July … sign up to action in five UK cities over the summer which will be “as large, if not larger” … in the Global South,” it continued. The summer action has been codenamed “project …
What are orbital theories of climate and how can they help us understand climactic shifts in the geologic past, and the severity of human-induced climate change in the present?
… that variations in solar radiation during the summer in the northern hemisphere was critical … of a reduction in solar radiation during the summer, snow from the previous year would not … energy in the middle of Winter than in the Summer. Thus, seasonal variations are less …
The organisers of this year’s Colourfest promise a “calm and uplifting ambience” inspired by yoga for those looking to kick back, switch off and reconnect. But this festival will have no drink and drugs. CATHERINE HARTE looks at what’s on offer
… green tea really replace booze and drugs at a summer festival? Catherine Harte | 21st March … House in Dorset for its seventh year this summer promising a “unique opportunity … the many hedonistic music festivals in the UK summer calendar - this will be an alcohol and …
Extinction Rebellion actions taking place in Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds and London.
… XR summer rebellion begins Sian Harrison Sam … for environmental action, has launched a "summer uprising" in Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, … in both directions as part of their five-day "summer uprising" in several cities across the …
Why did the 'Bathtub Sixteen' blockage a busy A-road in Bristol?
… to demand action on the ecological emergency. Summer uprising The Bathtub Sixteen - the name … wave of action. This protest, entitled the ‘Summer Uprising’, disrupted central spaces in … Besides our action with the bathtub, the summer actions included a Critical Mass Bike …
Anti-fracking movement 'Reclaim the Power' has announced its plans for a summer of disruption against a fracking site in Lancashire. This came days after Greg Clark said shale wells in England will be considered permitted development. CATHERINE HARTE reports
… the Power' has announced its plans for a summer of disruption against a fracking site … Preston New Road fracking site this summer. It will begin with a fortnight of … of Reclaim the Power (London), said: “This summer we’re going all out to stop fracking. …
Fires have become a regular occurrence in Indonesia since the rapid expansion of the palm oil trade in the 1990s. JOE SANDLER CLARKE from Unearthed reports
… peaks around September and October. Long, hot summer This summer, some parts of the country have seen … with Indonesia experiencing a similarly dry summer to Europe. This August, daily wildfire …
Extinction Rebellion (XR) will disrupt key transport routes and occupy public spaces in central Bristol and across the UK today.
… be part of a national rebellion called the ‘Summer Uprising’, taking place in five UK … can take part in with their children. Summer uprising XR rebel, Bristol resident … lots of families will come and join us at the Summer Uprising.” In April, Extinction …
Chris Packham is urging people to take part in the world's largest insect citizen science survey.
… immigrant from the Continent to the UK each summer where its caterpillars feed on … once every 10 years there is a painted lady "summer" when millions arrive en masse. … across Europe over the spring and early summer with large numbers now spotted crossing …
Forests play a vital role locally and globally, and a new festival taking place this summer in the UK will creatively explore this by bringing together forests, arts, ideas and music. The Ecologist will be there, and ELIZABETH WAINWRIGHT explains how you could win a family weekend ticket to be there too!
… 2018 Ethical Living Forests Festivals Music Summer … and a new festival taking place this summer in the UK will creatively explore this … role in human and non-human ecosystems. This summer, a new festival in the National Forest …
Thousands of volunteers have participated in a nationwide whale and dolphin watch in the UK, revealing striking biodiversity. MARIANNE BROOKER reports
… England the species has increased. This summer has seen a good number of white-beaked … week off Flamborough Head in Yorkshire. This summer only one harbour porpoise sighting has … in the British Isles. This has been a great summer for cetacean sightings in Devon and …
Reflections on organising next year's degrowth conference, which will explore strategies for social and ecological transformation.
… with a friend to attend the two week degrowth summer school, a rite of passage in the … We took this impression with us through the summer school and worked with colleagues there … became a blog series. Back to Vienna last summer, I and the broader degrowth-community …
The top 10 hottest years are (in order): 2014; 2006; 2011; 2007; 2017; 2003; 2018; 2004; 2002; and 2005.
… of extremes, the UK also saw a heatwave last summer, which the experts said was made 30 … change, and the season was the equal-hottest summer on record along with 2006. Commenting … 10 warmest years had occurred since 2002 and summer 2018 was the joint-hottest ever. He …
Summer clean ups to tackle plastic pollution will combining free wellbeing activities and citizen science.
… Change Makers lizziecarrpaddleboarding.jpg Summer clean ups to tackle plastic pollution … of the free activities on offer as part of a summer series of wellbeing clean ups organised … activity-led litter picks across the UK this summer – we’re providing a great opportunity …
Climate science denial is just one of the lessons at a bizarre Christian conspiracy summer camp.
… the lessons at a bizarre Christian conspiracy summer camp. Each morning at Camp Constitution’s summer camp, the kids and parents go off to … of sensible resource use, the kids at this summer’s Camp Constitution attended classes by …
New guidance on building hedgehogs the perfect home has been published by the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) and People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES), based on last year's Hedgehog Housing Census. MARIANNE BROOKER reports
… MARIANNE BROOKER reports School’s out for the summer! What better way to spend a sunny … cosy and comfortable during this unusual summer weather. Hedgehog census Last year, … hedgehog house was used for resting during summer daytime, 59 percent noted that it was …
Festive cheer is in full swing, but it’s time we seriously questioned the events that take place to allow for this holiday of overindulgence.
… up on snacks in September or sherry in the summer. Each year, these dates hold … something very different. Let’s start in the summer, the season that begins the six-month … Whilst September may end the British summer, it also begins the lives of millions …
Experts have said that fracking style oil exploration could be linked to a series of earthquakes that have rocked rural Surrey since April. ROD HARBINSON investigates
… ploy to accelerate development over the summer - traditionally a time of low public … obstacles, have given oil and gas companies a summer fillip. Commercial fracking On 24 … currently under public consultation over the summer and if successful could see central …
New study from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) warns global warming threatens health of Mecca pilgrims.
… when the Hajj takes place in the hottest summer months. Unfavourable Risks could … the Hajj takes place again in the hottest summer months from 2047 to 2052 and from 2079 … the research, said: "When the Hajj happens in summer, you can imagine, with climate change …
Public support for renewables in the UK has hit record high levels while fracking remains unpopular. The news comes in the same week that the country had its longest coal-free period of power generation in modern history, reports JOSEPH DUTTON
… trend is set to continue heading in to the summer. System operator National Grid expects … production from renewables through the summer months to significantly reduce both gas … to be more than 10 percent lower this summer year compared to 2015 because of solar …
Cambridge's Centre For Climate Repair argues that greening the world's oceans and refreezing the Arctic will accelerate climate restoration.
… worrying factor of all. Arctic sea ice in the summer has virtually gone, so a good … proportion of the Arctic Ocean in the Arctic summer is exposed to sunlight. The Arctic … than that, right next to that exposed summer Arctic sea is Greenland. When Greenland …