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 …
After years of protest, plans by the Anadolu Group to build a coal power plant in the seaside town of Gerze are awaiting the go-ahead from the Turkish government. But protest group YEGEP are not giving up without a fight
… Coal and Corruption: The Battle for Gerze Chris Walker Morgan … guard(1).jpg After years of protest, plans by the Anadolu Group to build a coal power plant in the seaside town of Gerze are awaiting the …
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 …
Costing £2.9 billion, the UK’s new police communication system Tetra has been described by one independent scientist as likely to cause ‘more civilian deaths than all the world’s terrorist organisations put together’
… Archive_123.jpg Costing £2.9 billion, the UK’s new police communication system Tetra … to cause ‘more civilian deaths than all the world’s terrorist organisations put together’ Before the Tetra mast was erected in …
Sir David King is credited with bringing climate change to serious political attention. But he is also a campaign of GM crops. How does that square?
… King has been Chief Scientific Adviser to the British Government since 2000. In 2002 he changed the world when he declared ‘climate change is … to civilisation than terrorism’. At a stroke, the threat of climate change started to be …
Unnoticed by most of the media, New Labour has embarked on a roadbuilding scheme just as large as the one the Tories bragged was ‘the biggest since the Romans’. All over the UK, however, ordinary people have noticed, and everyone – from doctors and teachers, to old-style road protestors – are once again saying: enough is enough. Paul Kingsnorth reports
… Society investigates.jpg Unnoticed by most of the media, New Labour has embarked on a roadbuilding scheme just as large as the one the Tories bragged was ‘the biggest since the …
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 …
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 GM public debate, which runs throughout June and July, is the public’s chance to express any concerns it may have over the growing of GM crops in Britain. Andy Rowell explains why your participation is vital
… Health Science And Technology Archive_10.jpg The GM public debate, which runs throughout June and July, is the public’s chance to express any concerns it may have over the growing of GM crops in Britain. Andy …
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 …
Nanofoods are the next big thing, but whatever happened to the precautionary principle asks Naomi Salmon
… And Technology nano tech.jpg Nanofoods are the next big thing, but whatever happened to the precautionary principle asks Naomi Salmon The battle to keep GMOs off the menu has now …
Forest communities are fighting increasing incursions onto their land by US oil companies. Now the Belizean government is seeking to reverse a court ruling preventing them allowing oil exploration, logging or mining. Robin Llewellyn reports from Belize
… are fighting increasing incursions onto their land by US oil companies. Now the Belizean government is seeking to reverse a court ruling preventing them allowing oil exploration, logging or …
As Paris prepares for COP21 in Paris, Marc Brightman finds that the city is in the grip of a benign but ignorant authoritarianism that is ready to trample on much-loved green spaces like the Bois Dormoy, reclaimed from dereliction by the multicultural local community, which represent real solutions to the global problems of food, climate, the future of our cities, and our place in nature.
… for COP21 in Paris, Marc Brightman finds that the city is in the grip of a benign but ignorant … to trample on much-loved green spaces like the Bois Dormoy, reclaimed from dereliction by …
Turkey's Gezi Park protestors are finding common cause with Kurdish communities, writes Rosa Wild. Both are suffering from Erdogan's annihilation of land, forests, parks and cities in pursuit of economic growth. A new eco-democratic resistance is taking root.
… and conservative, run deep. But Gezi and the Kurdish movement stand on the same side in AKP's divided nation and people keep coming to protest. The protest camp has been here for several …
Venezuela is set to hand over 12% of the nation's territory in the upper reaches of the Amazon rainforest to mining corporations, writes Lucio Marcello, with 150 companies from 35 countries poised to devastate the army-controlled 'special economic zone'. But resistance is growing, and a counter-proposal aims to protect the area's precious biodiversity, indigenous cultures and water resources in a new South Orinoco Mega Reserve.
… Saving the Venezuelan Amazon: mega-nature reserve? Or … Venezuela is set to hand over 12% of the nation's territory in the upper reaches of the Amazon rainforest to …
The practical evidence suggests agroforestry in the UK has got something to offer both commercial farmers and smallholders alike. The challenge now, says Ed Hamer, is how to encourage sceptical farmers that planting trees across farmland is a good idea
… Investigations istock_000002151884large.jpg The practical evidence suggests agroforestry in the UK has got something to offer both … commercial farmers and smallholders alike. The challenge now, says Ed Hamer, is how to …
Western consumers are inadvertently driving the Sumatran elephant to extinction by eating, washing and wearing - in cosmetics - the derivatives of a fruit that is destroying the animal's last remaining forest habitat. Jim Wickens reports
… Western consumers are inadvertently driving the Sumatran elephant to extinction by eating, washing and wearing - in cosmetics - the derivatives of a fruit that is destroying the animal's last remaining forest habitat. …
After years of failing to make its modified products do its bidding, the biotech industry is changing tack – now its modifying the protestors. Jonathan Matthews reports from South Africa
… Modifying protests: how the biotech industry is garnering support Jonathan Matthews | 1st February 2003 News Biotechnology … to make its modified products do its bidding, the biotech industry is changing tack – now …
A Norwegian research scientist can trace PCB pollution on the seabed along the Norwegian coast directly back to the manufacturer. Norwegian authorities are considering suing chemical giants such as Monsanto and Bayer for millions of pounds. They may now pay for their misdemeanours, says Tom Erik Økland
… Norway Monsanto Bayer Environmental Toxin The Great Toxin Hunt Poison List Shipyards Norwegian Society For The Conservation Of Nature Industrial … research scientist can trace PCB pollution on the seabed along the Norwegian coast directly …
As biotech companies hoover up patents, Geoff Tansey considers what we could end up paying for our future food supply
… The driving use of genetic engineering Geoff … food supply While most discussion about the use of modern biotechnology focuses on the technology and what it may do, that is not …