Farming should not only sustain people with healthy food, writes Jigmi Y. Thinley. If humans are to survive on Earth, it must also revitalise nature and sustain vital planetary systems, instead of poisoning and over-exploiting them. And to do that farming must be organic.
… agriculture, as the only way of growing sustainable food, must constitute a primary … there can be no other security. And without sustainable agriculture, life itself is not sustainable. But if agriculture is itself a …
Cambridge University's expansion plans could change the face of sustainable building in the UK. In 2012, construction begins on the greenest development of its size and scope in the UK
… Green Living Eco Housing Green Development Sustainable Homes Cambridge University … expansion plans could change the face of sustainable building in the UK. In 2012, … here in 2012, it will change the face of sustainable building in the UK. But that is …
Is biomass really a low-carbon, sustainable energy source? Industry group Back Biomass say yes while watchdog group Biofuelwatch says no
… forest.jpg Is biomass really a low-carbon, sustainable energy source? Industry group Back … campaign wants to portray bio-electricity as ‘sustainable', ‘proven' and ‘low carbon'. They … found that most fuel is to be certified as ‘sustainable' by the US-based Sustainable …
Eifion Rees reports on the video journalists producing environmental and social justice films that influence public opinion - and consistently get closer to the issues than the mainstream media
… A Difference Culture Change Helen Iles Wales Sustainable Film Undercurrents Documentary … a society’s bad habits, building more sustainable communities – these are processes … featured in the series is Lammas, the first sustainable community to set up legally as an …
In an economic climate where village shops are closing, woodsman Ben Law has helped his village open a new shop with a difference
… Energy Permaculture Ben Law Community Shops Sustainable Forestry Society Sustainable Architecture Green Buildings … of Permaculture Magazine - inspiration for sustainable living www.permaculture.co.uk You …
The Transition Town movement has produced a year-by-year timeline to lead us to a happier, healthier society. Shaun Chamberlin outlines this vision - beginning with a landmark 2010 climate change accord
… A year-by-year vision of a sustainable future Shaun Chamberlin | 7th July … and common purpose 2010 EU introduces Common Sustainable Food Policy The 2010 Accord …
Things are looking up in one of New York's least affluent boroughs, with the construction of the latest cutting-edge green development designed for low-income families
… Greening the Big Apple: how building got sustainable in the Bronx Gwen Schantz | 24th … developments that would incorporate sustainable design and give affordable housing … - the Forest Houses development will be a sustainable wonder, but it is significant that …
The new head of the Prince's green living charity speaks to the Ecologist about ways of engaging individuals and the benefits of corporate partnerships
… had fun and played with the concepts of sustainable eating through a great space with … a little quirky while conveying an easy sustainable living message. This year we also … this year? Start taking simple steps to more sustainable living, of course! What makes a …
Worldwatch's influential State of the World 2010 report tells us why we need more stories addressing climate change and fewer shocking facts
… change. Instead, people working to foster sustainable behaviour must use storytelling to … see the mass behaviour shifts required for a sustainable future. Social marketing meets … economy'. You know it as the local, sustainable businesses that don't make the GDP …
This gallery of images shows a prototype solar powered, zero carbon house designed by students at Nottingham University
… Ecobuild , the world's biggest event for sustainable design, construction and the built … Passivhaus Institute Design , UK Code for Sustainable Homes Level 6 (Zero-carbon), … around the world, features the very latest in sustainable solar architecture. The final …
A unique community based forestry project in Bolivia aims to give farmers long-term financial incentives to keep trees standing
… Make A Difference Arbolivia CDM Reforestation Sustainable Agriculture Plantations Cetefor … Dutch investment company Sicirec and Bolivian sustainable agroforestry NGO Cetefor . During … tree planting project is complemented by sustainable agricultural management training …
With new figures out this month (May 2013) revealing that carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have reached an all-time high at 400 parts per million (PPM), the timing for a global competition to find carbon cutting ideas is apt
… Postcode Lottery Green Challe nge is urging sustainable entrepreneurs to step forward. Jo … entrepreneur, who has proven that simple sustainable ideas can be very effective in …
Just as the humanitarian crisis of the Second World War gave birth to the swift implementation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 60 years ago in 1948, we now have a planetary crisis that needs to be addressed with equal urgency. Now is the time to call for a Universal Declaration of Planetary Rights.
… of this planet if we are to become sustainable for future generations. A … governance systems that promote ecologically sustainable societies. Polly also blogs on all …
They're two of the most important issues of our time. These resources will give you the science, some solutions and a good dose of inspiration to act now
… Rising Tide Stop Climate Chaos 350 Centre For Sustainable Energy An Inconvenient Truth … world. David MacKay’s critically acclaimed Sustainable Energy – Without the Hot Air may … the 350 message. www.350.org Centre for Sustainable Energy Bristol-based energy …
In an extract from his new book the Jolly Pilgrim, Peter Baker argues that a Gaian consciousness is slowly emerging out of our efforts to overcome climate change and other environmental challenges
… a civilisation that is not environmentally sustainable. Now we have to re-craft it into … such as carbon footprint, global warming and sustainable development - are the opening … seas rise and fall. In attempting to attain a sustainable relationship with our host planet, …
Crawford Hollingworth's new book - Global Over Development - parodies the typical annual report with an provocative look at the dark side of progress
… Vibrations: music with a message champions sustainable living Helena Drakakis reports on … dispelling the myth that environmentally sustainable living is synonymous with …
It has grown from a local to a global phenomenon, but how does the Transition Movement keep itself relevant in the current political and economic climate?
What's next for Transition Towns? Leo Hickman | 8th June 2009 Activism Climate Change And Energy Guardian Transition Town Permaculture Transition Community Housing Sustainability Climate Change …
A Lancashire grandmother is to appear in a Preston court tomorrow to defend a £55,000 claim pressed by fracking company Cuadrilla and its CEO Francis Egan for the costs of an eviction that never even took place, writes Oliver Tickell. Now a campaign calling on Cuadrilla to drop its unjust and oppressive legal action is gaining momentum - and its Egan who's on the defensive.
… for Britain to get its gas through a new and sustainable method, using species-rich grass …
A year ago Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest tropical cyclones ever recorded, struck central Philippines leaving tens of thousands of people dead and missing, millions homeless and livelihoods destroyed. Today climate-affected communities worldwide are demanding change.
… resources. We need to found an alternative sustainable system that must ensure the basic … Philippines | Campaign for People's Goals for Sustainable Development (People's Goals) | … Cordillera (CDPC), Philippines | Centre for Sustainable Community Development (S-CODE), …
From direct action campaigns to eco-village renewable energy systems, there are many ways to learn about and get involved in actions to prevent climate change
… other in reducing carbon footprints towards a sustainable and equitable level. The group … Ecovillage employs cutting-edge thinking on sustainable human settlements. A low carbon …
On the Kazakh side of the Aral Sea, water levels are rising, and fishing communities are being rebuilt. The future of the South Aral Sea, bordering on Uzbekistan, is still in doubt. Matilda Lee reports from Aral City
… you eat is ethically caught and sourced from sustainable fisheries NEWS ANALYSIS China …
Communities should take power into their own hands to build an abundant local clean energy supply to secure our future energy on a national scale, claims Kayla Ente, founder of community energy service co-operative BHESCo......
… at 8 - 10% every year. Such increases are not sustainable, especially in a recessionary … lose 65% - 75% of the energy generated from unsustainable sources like fossil fuels and … assets. As we transition into our new sustainable way of living, during this 'Time …