The world we inhabit is a miracle of billions of years of evolution as life has unfolded in its full beauty and diversity, writes Grant A. Mincy. But human activities - deforestation, mining, urbanisation, pollution, climate change - are tearing away at the functioning fabric of the living biosphere. A mass extinction is under way, and it must be halted, and reversed. But how?
… Change Ecocide Evolution shroom-cut.jpg The world we inhabit is a miracle of billions … climate change - are tearing away at the functioning fabric of the living biosphere. A mass extinction is …
Mainstream climatologists predict a 15% fall in rainfall over the Amazon if it is stripped of its rainforest. But the 'biotic pump' theory, rooted in conventional physics and recently confirmed by experiment, shows that the interior of a forest-free Amazon will be as dry as the Negev desert. We must save the Amazon before it enters a permanent and irreversible dessication.
… Without its rainforest, the Amazon will turn to desert Peter Bunyard | … predict a 15% fall in rainfall over the Amazon if it is stripped of its rainforest. But the 'biotic pump' theory, rooted in …
Australia's nuclear industry has a shameful history of 'radioactive racism' that dates from the British bomb tests in the 1950s, writes Jim Green. The same attitudes persist today with plans to dump over half a million tonnes of high and intermediate level nuclear waste on Aboriginal land, and open new uranium mines. But now Aboriginal peoples and traditional land owners are fighting back!
… Radioactive waste and the nuclear war on Australia's Aboriginal … of 'radioactive racism' that dates from the British bomb tests in the 1950s, writes Jim Green. The same …
Peru is in hot competition with Brazil to be the main focus of Amazonian deforestation, writes Clément Doleac. A neoliberal government desperate to hand over the country's forests, oil, gas, minerals and indigenous lands for corporate exploitation is unafraid to break national laws, turn a blind eye to air and water pollution, and respond to any challenges with overwhelming violence.
… with chainsaws: deforestation in Peru and the future of the Amazon Clément Doleac | 5th October 2015 … Peru is in hot competition with Brazil to be the main focus of Amazonian deforestation, …
An encounter with a Colombian shaman led Peter Bunyard on a spiritual journey into and beyond the living, breathing, transpiring Amazon rainforest, providing key insights into the essential role of the great tropical forests in the workings of Gaia. He emerged re-energised from his visions - and inspired to redouble his efforts to save our wondrous planet.
… The Shaman's cure: a Gaian awakening Peter … on a spiritual journey into and beyond the living, breathing, transpiring Amazon … rainforest, providing key insights into the essential role of the great tropical …
Following last month's exclusive Ecologist investigation, Burying the truth, the Douglas Gowan story continues...
… exclusive Ecologist investigation, Burying the truth, the Douglas Gowan story continues... This … murky world of Monsanto, Brofiscin Quarry and the Environment Agency and into a story that …
Following last month's Ecologist story, Burying the truth, the Douglas Gowan story continues.
… last month's Ecologist story, Burying the truth, the Douglas Gowan story continues. This month … murky world of Monsanto, Brofiscin Quarry and the Environment Agency and into a story that …
Chinese scientists have established beyond doubt that water polluted with nitrite is feeding the worldwide cancer epidemic. But while China is beating cancer by providing new sources of nitrite-free water, Western scientists, regulators and the editors of scientific journals are doing their best to suppress the truth.
… Pure water the key to China's victories in the war against cancer Kenneth Hsu | 30th … that water polluted with nitrite is feeding the worldwide cancer epidemic. But while China …
Is Monsanto the “clean and green” company its advertisements promote, or is the new image merely a product of clever public relations?
… Pollution Investigates_33.jpg Is Monsanto the “clean and green” company its advertisements promote, or is the new image merely a product of clever … high-profile advertisements in Britain and the US depict the corporation as a visionary, …
The apparent conspiracy by the UK government and its agencies to conceal the real cause of death of 7-year old Zane Gbangbola may go right up to Prime Minister David Cameron, writes Paul Mobbs. He was chair of the COBRA emergency committee at the time when it appears to have held back the truth that he was killed by cyanide from the toxic landfill site his home was built over.
… Politics Law UK selly-oak-landfill-cut.jpg The apparent conspiracy by the UK government and its agencies to conceal the real cause of death of 7-year old Zane …
As the world’s poorest countries sink further and further into debt, Western corporations grow fat from government-backed projects that fuel conflicts, harm the environment and have built-in kickbacks.
… Backing the Bad Guys Noreena Hertz | 1st December 2004 … Science And Technology Investigates_5.jpg As the world’s poorest countries sink further and further into debt, Western …
The answer to the ongoing Brofiscin saga lies not in the South Wales Quarry but in Doncaster. Jon Hughes explains the complex legal judgement that has paralysed the Environment Agency and undermined its raison d’etre; to make the polluter pay
… The Brofiscin saga Jon Hughes | 10th January … Cancer Pollution Society investigates.jpg The answer to the ongoing Brofiscin saga lies not in the …
Repulsing the logging invasion of Tasmania’s wet eucalypt forest by Paul Kingsnorth
… World Society Archive_77.jpg Repulsing the logging invasion of Tasmania’s wet … forest by Paul Kingsnorth It’s raining in the Styx Valley, but Lee barely seems to notice. He wants to show me the forest. We’re walking downhill through the …
The tree-clad hills of Spain's Sierra de Huelva retain their beauty, wildlife and traditions, writes Jan Nimmo, who has speant a decade exploring the area on horseback. Just one thing is missing: the throngs of people that once inhabited and managed the land.
… Travels with Chaparro - a letter from the Sierra Jan Nimmo | 22nd March 2014 Ethical … Forests jan_chaparro_ribera_jan_nimmo.png The tree-clad hills of Spain's Sierra de Huelva retain their beauty, wildlife and traditions, writes …
Farmers on Palawan are being tricked into giving land away to palm oil companies with local government support, writes Rod Harbinson. Under the palm oil company 'leases' the farmers lose all rights to their land, never receive any money, and are saddled with 25 years of debt. Those who resist the land grabs are now in fear for their lives following the murder of a prominent campaigner.
… support, writes Rod Harbinson. Under the palm oil company 'leases' the farmers lose all rights to their land, never receive any money, and are …
The answer to the ongoing Brofiscin saga lies not in the South Wales Quarry but in Doncaster. Jon Hughes explains the complex legal judgement that has paralysed the Environment Agency and undermined its raison d’etre; to make the polluter pay
… The Brofiscin saga Jon Hughes | 10th January … Risk Cancer Pollution Society Archive_22.jpg The answer to the ongoing Brofiscin saga lies not in the …
A ruling in the US courts at a meeting which the Environment Agency claims never took place has dashed all hopes of making Monsanto pay up for polluting Brofiscin quarry in Wales. Is the Agency guilty of obstructing the course of justice? Jon Hughes investigates
… Has the Environment Agency obstructed the course of justice? Jon Hughes | 26th … Pollution Investigates_70.jpg A ruling in the US courts at a meeting which the …
Little publicised government plans to 'reform' court costs are intended to foreclose access to environmental justice for all but the wealthiest individuals and communities, writes Paul Mobbs. Meanwhile cuts to agencies and regulators will make it ever harder for them to do their jobs - making public participation in environmental protection all the more important.
… access to environmental justice for all but the wealthiest individuals and communities, … and regulators will make it ever harder for them to do their jobs - making public participation in …
A ruling in the US courts at a meeting which the Environment Agency claims never took place has dashed all hopes of making Monsanto pay up for polluting Brofiscin quarry in Wales. Is the Agency guilty of obstructing the course of justice? Jon Hughes investigates
… Has the Environment Agency obstructed the course of justice? Jon Hughes | 26th … Pollution investigates.jpg A ruling in the US courts at a meeting which the …
Firefighting foam laced with this toxic chemical was used to extinguish the Buncefield oil depot inferno, leaving a deadly legacy. Was it necessary?
… Behind the label focus: PFOS Mark Anslow | 1st July … this toxic chemical was used to extinguish the Buncefield oil depot inferno, leaving a … cattle breeder Christopher Archer entered the barn where one of his pedigree British …
After 20 years of oil spills, deforestation, waste dumping and ill health, farmers and indigenous people in the the Ecuadorian Amazon have been fighting the Chevron-Texaco corporation. But despite its three times conviction and a $9.5 billion damages award to the victims, the oil giant looks no closer to making good its damage.
… Ecocide in the Amazon - Chevron evades $9.5bn restitution … ill health, farmers and indigenous people in thethe Ecuadorian Amazon have been fighting the …
In the battle to save America's real wild west of unlogged forests, grizzly bears, mountain goats, Bull trout, free flowing streams and roadless wilderness, a single person stands out, writes Jeffrey St Clair, for her dedication, courage and remarkable success: Arlene Montgomery of Friends of the Wild Swan, Montana.
… Saving the wild Rockies Jeffrey St. Clair | 26th July … Conservation Law USA u-valley-cut.jpg In the battle to save America's real wild west of … success: Arlene Montgomery of Friends of the Wild Swan, Montana. If you wanted to …
As falling milk prices push dairy farm out of business, new mega-dairies and feedlot operations of 700 or more cows are filling the void, writes Andrew Wasley. Never mind the pollution, slurry lagoons, and heavy plant on country lanes - do we want the cows that produce our milk confined to sheds? And what's the future for traditional dairy farmers with small, well cared for herds?
… The march of the industrial mega-dairy - is this the future of milk? Andrew Wasley | 23rd … operations of 700 or more cows are filling the void, writes Andrew Wasley. Never mind the …
Brexit will result in Britain exiting the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy. It will have to decide whether subsidies to farmers should be retained, or reformed. In the second part of this groundbreaking investigation a team of investigative journalists from across Europe - publishing with THE ECOLOGIST - assess how effective the environmental mechanisms of CAP really are.
… Special Investigation Part II: How the common agricultural policy promotes … Pigs Brexit will result in Britain exiting the European Union's Common Agricultural … Policy. It will have to decide whether subsidies to farmers should be retained, …