A growing number of farmers are now questioning the nature of the cull and its effectiveness. And some are blaming poor biosecurity and intensive farming for the spread of TB in the UK cattle herd. Andrew Wasley and Sarah Stirk report
… growing number of farmers are now questioning the nature of the cull and its effectiveness. And some are … poor biosecurity and intensive farming for the spread of TB in the UK cattle herd. Andrew …
Unilever denies some female employees at its Rainforest Alliance-certified tea plantation in Kenya are subjected to sexual harassment. But Dutch research outfit SOMO paints a very different picture. Verity Largo and Andrew Wasley report
… Largo and Andrew Wasley report It is one of the flagship plantations of the world’s biggest tea company, stretching … of land and employing 16,000 people. But the Kericho tea estate in Kenya, operated by …
The previous government came in on a bold promise to be the 'greenest ever', writes Jonathon Porritt. But what we got was a shameful record of ideologically driven policies that promoted fossil fuels, undermined action on climate, obsessed over nuclear power, did nothing to arrest the decline in the nation's wildlife and biodiversity - and suggest even worse to come.
… The greenest government ever? By no stretch of the imagination Jonathon Porritt | 22nd June … Fossil Fuels Biodiversity cairngorms-cut.jpg The previous government came in on a bold …
Poland is about to open its doors to an unprecedented dash for gas. But with multinational energy companies circling and widespread fracking about to begin, people and the environment are in the firing line. Andrew Wasley reports from Gdansk
… fracking about to begin, people and the environment are in the firing line. Andrew Wasley reports from … Breitling Oil and Gas, is a major player in the burgeoning shale gas sector. Faulkner is …
Naomi Klein's magnum opus on climate change, capitalism and the growing resistance to extreme energy is positive, inspiring and full of hope, writes Jonathon Porritt. But it's also deeply challenging: the 'everything' that has to change is not just government and corporations, but you, me and the ideas that guide our lives.
… magnum opus on climate change, capitalism and the growing resistance to extreme energy is … Porritt. But it's also deeply challenging: the 'everything' that has to change is not … government and corporations, but you, me and the ideas that guide our lives. This is one of …
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 …
The illicit supply of clams, cockles and oysters could spark a serious outbreak of food poisoning from E.coli, novovirus or salmonella. But gangmasters are cashing in on the lucrative trade. Andrew Wasley reports
… Revealed: the illegal shellfish trade that's putting … Exploitation News Health clams-edit.jpg The illicit supply of clams, cockles and … salmonella. But gangmasters are cashing in on the lucrative trade. Andrew Wasley reports An …
Regulatory failures are allowing Danish pigs infected with lethal antibiotic-resistant bacteria into British farms, writes Andrew Wasley, with contaminated pork found in UK supermarkets, and three human infections recorded. The official response? Deny there's a problem, take no action, and hope for the best. Six people may have died from the bug in Denmark, but the UK is safe, surely?
… and three human infections recorded. The official response? Deny there's a problem, take no action, and hope for the best. Six people may have died from the …
Much of our meat and dairy produce is made from animals raised on GM feeds. Alarming new claims suggest that the GM diet is affecting animal health - prompting fears over human safety. Andrew Wasley reports ...
… Deformities, sickness & livestock deaths: the real cost of glyphosate & GM animal feed? … on GM feeds. Alarming new claims suggest that the GM diet is affecting animal health - … Andrew Wasley reports ... At first glance the frozen bundles could be mistaken for …
Plans to bulldoze an Indian mountain sacred to local people were controversial enough... before shareholder data revealed that a raft of UK household names, ranging from Jaguar cars to the Church of England, own shares in the company behind the mine, Vedanta Resources plc. Andrew Wasley reports
… And Economics 44030.jpg An overview of the Vedanta refinery in Lanjigarh, Orrisa. … household names, ranging from Jaguar cars to the Church of England, own shares in the company behind the mine, Vedanta Resources …
Plans to bulldoze an Indian mountain sacred to local people were controversial enough... before shareholder data revealed that a raft of UK household names, ranging from Jaguar cars to the Church of England, own shares in the company behind the mine, Vedanta Resources plc
… household names, ranging from Jaguar cars to the Church of England, own shares in the company behind the mine, Vedanta Resources plc They are among …
Government and big business are countering resurgent eco activism with spies, strongarm tactics and news manipulation. Who are they calling terrorists? asks Andrew Wasley
… tactics and news manipulation. Who are they calling terrorists? asks Andrew Wasley The building, in a ubiquitous leafy street in … is unremarkable, but this Fulham house is at the centre of a controversial plot that reads …
The coast of Peru is being blighted by a fishmeal industry that's sprung up to satisfy the West’s voracious appetite for salmon – now marine life, human health and whole ecosystems are paying the price. Andrew Wasley and Jim Wickens report
… And Farming Salmon Peru fishybusiness.jpg The coast of Peru is being blighted by a … fishmeal industry that's sprung up to satisfy the West’s voracious appetite for salmon – now … human health and whole ecosystems are paying the price. Andrew Wasley and Jim Wickens …
In contrast to the squalid conditions faced by many migrant farm workers, employees of salad producer G's Marketing live in specially-built hostels with a social centre, sports pitches and a bar. Is this the future of industrial horticulture? Andrew Wasley reports
… Inside the salad 'mega-farm' supplying the UK's appetite for lettuce Andrew Wasley | … istock_000004435361xsmall.jpg In contrast to the squalid conditions faced by many migrant …
Official data suggests antidepressants, antipsychotics, stop smoking drugs, vaccines against swine flu and even paracetamol cause adverse drug reactions. So just how safe are they? Andrew Wasley & Bethany Hubbard report
… Revealed: the prescription drugs and medications most … adverse drug reactions. So just how safe are they? Andrew Wasley & Bethany Hubbard report A … in patients with Parkinson's disease is the medicine most likely to harm or kill you …
Natural resources,are increasingly responsible for fuelling violence across the world. Now some environmentalists want to fight back – using force if necessary.
… responsible for fuelling violence across the world. Now some environmentalists want to … leaves behind eight children. Kalibumba is the latest in a long line of rangers to perish while defending the DRC’s abundant wildlife and rich …
US researchers behind a study that showed links between gas drilling and sickness in livestock say a moratorium should be imposed on fracking in the UK until its impact on food safety can be assessed. Andrew Wasley reports
… a moratorium should be imposed on fracking in the UK until its impact on food safety can be assessed. Andrew Wasley reports The painting, propped up hastily on the roadside, depicts an alarming scene: a …
Across Italy an invisible army of migrant workers harvests tomatoes destined for our dinner plates. Paid poverty wages and living in squalor, medical charities have described conditions as 'hell'. Andrew Wasley reports from Basilicata, southern Italy
… Scandal of the 'tomato slaves' harvesting crop exported … Andrew Wasley reports from Basilicata, southern Italy In the parched countryside outside the town of …
The Bureau of Investigative Journalism report published today reveals industrial scale beef farming is now a 'fact on the ground' across the UK. The new farms raise concerns about animal welfare and health. ANDREW WASLEY and HEATHER KROEKER from the Bureau report
… industrial-scale beef farming comes to the UK Andrew Wasley Heather Kroeker | 29th May 2018 News Beef Food … Of Investigative Journalism beeflot-1-1.png The Bureau of Investigative Journalism report …
The Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant never made sense, writes Jonathon Porritt, but as legal challenges gather, finance fails to materialize, the cost of renewable energy keeps on falling, and the 'dead duck' EPR design is prepared for burial, even nuclear fanatics are turning against the doomed project.
… The end is nigh: last rites for Hinkley C … Corporations hinkley-from-burnham-cut.jpg The Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant never … Jonathon Porritt, but as legal challenges gather, finance fails to materialize, the cost …
The first blows may be struck on Canadian ice, but it's at the checkout that the coup de grace is delivered. Andrew Wasley explores the UK companies profiting from the trade in seal fur
… And Economics Society signed_sealed_01.jpg The first blows may be struck on Canadian ice, but it's at the checkout that the coup de grace is delivered. Andrew Wasley …
The NHS is buying drugs from pharmaceutical companies in India whose dirty production methods are fuelling the rise of superbugs, write Andrew Wasley & Madlen Davies. There are no checks or regulations in place to stop this happening - even though the rapid growth in antibiotic resistant bacteria in India is spreading across the world, including to the UK and NHS hospitals.
… News Health Corporations UK India 3-cut.jpg The NHS is buying drugs from pharmaceutical … whose dirty production methods are fuelling the rise of superbugs, write Andrew Wasley & Madlen Davies. There are no checks or regulations in place to …
Faced with threats, draconian gagging laws and even violence, journalists and activists investigating the secrets of the global food industry tread a dangerous path, says Andrew Wasley. Additional reporting by Sarah Stirk
… journalists and activists investigating the secrets of the global food industry tread a dangerous … Wasley. Additional reporting by Sarah Stirk The call came early in the end. Around seven. …
The manufacturer of Fanta is being urged to help address the poor conditions and low wages endured by some African migrant workers harvesting oranges in southern Italy. Andrew Wasley reports from Rosarno
… And Farming photo2.jpg Oranges harvested in the Rosarno area of Calabria are mainly used for juice or concentrates The manufacturer of Fanta is being urged to help address the poor conditions and low wages endured by …