In her fourth and final blog Clare Kendall recommends trying a boat holiday - which tend to have serious green credentials........
It’s not easy being green – unless that is, you live on a boat. Part IV. Clare Kendall | 8th October 2013 Comment Eco Holiday narro.jpg In her fourth and final blog Clare Kendall recommends trying a …
Would you like to run your own rewarding Eco Club to empower the next generation?
Course: Grow Your Own Eco Club Philip Hunton | 22nd August 2013 Ethical Living boytree.jpg Would you like to run your own rewarding Eco Club to empower the next generation? Having worked in the …
Seeing things differently is a good starting point for a shared ecological wellbeing, says Elaine Gilligan.
Signs of Change Elaine Gilligan | 3rd January 2013 Other house in storm.jpg If we don't want extreme weather be the new norm we must act now Seeing things differently is a good starting point for a …
Looking for a green holiday amid gorgeous landscapes and unbridled nature? Jon Gardner was inspired to visit Jura, where George Orwell wrote 1984. He was not disappointed ...
Jura: reinvigorated by adventure Jon Gardner | 15th November 2013 Ethical Living Travel Scotland jura-top-pap.png Looking for a green holiday amid gorgeous landscapes and unbridled nature? Jon …
It's the UK's National Vegetarian Week but what's on the veggie menu at your local bar, pub or bistro? If it's mushroom risotto - again - have a word with the chef because there's no excuse for those second-rate meals that should have been left behind in the 1970s. Susan Clark goes in search of Fine Dining for non-meat eaters
Modern British Vegetarian Cooking - Who Needs Meat? Susan Clark | 20th May 2013 Ethical Living Food And Farming Health vege cooking.jpg Poached duck egg salad with brown lentils, baby gem lettuce, …
Holly and Harry Jonas explain how imagination is changing the international legal landscape for indigenous people
Reimagining International Law Holly Harry Jonas | 11th July 2013 Reviews natural justice image.jpg Holly and Harry Jonas explain how imagination is changing the international legal landscape for …
Haven't yet heard of the earth lawyer Polly Higgins and the campaign to eradicate ecocide? It's time you were in the know.....
Eradicating Ecocide; the woman behind the campaign 24th May 2013 Comment Politics & Economics polly.jpg Haven't yet heard of the earth lawyer Polly Higgins and the campaign to eradicate ecocide? It's …
New rules come into force today that require big UK companies to make their carbon emissions public but - explains Miriam Ross - this won't put an end to the environmental degradation and breach of human rights caused by the UK-financed coal mining boom in Kalimantan, Borneo.......
… being trained by Radar - a new charity that trains marginalised groups to report on what …
Environmental sustainability, economic self-sufficiency, democracy; Diego Vivanco reports on a model for conservation and grassroots participation that is unparalleled in most parts of the world.
The Guardians of the Bajo Lempa Diego Vivanco | 26th February 2013 News guardiansofthebajolempa-1.jpg Wetland rangers patrol the waters of the mangrove. Image courtesy of Diego Vivanco. Environmental …
Furniture giant IKEA are soon to stock solar panels in all their UK stores, evidence that renewable technology can really compete in the global marketplace says David Thomas.......
Solar power straight off the shelf David Thomas | 2nd October 2013 Comment Renewables Solar ikea.jpg Furniture giant IKEA are soon to stock solar panels in all their UK stores, evidence that …
Six London cyclists have been killed on London's roads in under two weeks. As London Mayor Boris prepares to be questioned by Assembly Members on the death toll this morning, Rachel Aldred says we already know the answers ...
London's cycle deaths: we know the solutions Rachel Aldred | 20th November 2013 Comment London Cycling Transport cyclists-vigil.png Six London cyclists have been killed on London's roads in under two …
Peter Baker argues that finding solutions to the challenges facing modern agriculture will not be found in market-based mechanisms or further intensification of land, but by harnessing the diversity of human ingenuity.....
Known Unknowns - risk, uncertainty and doubt are stalking global farming Peter Baker | 15th October 2013 Comment Agriculture Climate Change coffee.jpg Farming is an intrinsically risky business, a …
Wildlife crime is a multi-million dollar globalised business, ranked fourth in transnational crime in the world, with an international network sprawling across continents. Verity Largo reports from Tanzania ...
Poaching - the cheetahs of the Serengeti face extinction Verity Largo | 16th November 2013 News Natural World Africa Hunting Poaching Wildlife Crime cheetah.jpg Wildlife crime is a multi-million …
Richard Hobbs is stepping down as Editor-in-Chief of the journal Restoration Ecology. During his 10 years at the helm, he's often been surprised by the resistance in some quarters to the emergence of new ideas. Here's an edited excerpt from his parting editorial.......
Grieving for the past, hoping for the future Richard Hobbs | 17th July 2013 Comment Society Natural World lonely.jpg Richard Hobbs is stepping down as Editor-in-Chief of the journal Restoration …
Alzheimer's disease is on the rise. Some 44 million people worldwide are estimated to have the disease today, at a cost of over $600 billion. By 2050 the number is expected to treble. But could diet and lifestyle changes reduce its incidence?
Alzheimer's - the answers lie in diet and lifestyle Oliver Tickell | 13th December 2013 Comment Health Food Lifestyle dementia.png Alzheimer's disease is on the rise. Some 44 million people worldwide …
An inspirational series of talks has taken place this autumn at St Pauls Cathedral in London. Sharon Garfinkel will be back for more when the next series begins in 2014.
How to change the world? Sharon Garfinkel | 28th November 2013 Comment Faith Religioin Society rowan-williams.png An inspirational series of talks has taken place this autumn at St Pauls Cathedral in …
The Ecologist's Lorna Howarth reports on news and action from the environmental frontline....
Frontline Online: Millions of trees improve life in Haiti Lorna Howarth | 5th February 2013 News a member of the smallholder farmers alliance with her daughter at a tree planting in haiti. sfa photo …
Dominic Dyer reports on a long overdue co-ordinated effort by the international community to take action against the global industry which is slaughtering Africa’s elephants......
Will the world act to save the African elephant before it's too late? Dominic Dyer | 15th July 2013 News Natural World Politics elephanthead.jpg Dominic Dyer reports on a long overdue co-ordinated …
The UK's £375 billion 'National Infrastructure Plan' is dominated by long-failed Zombie Projects, says civil engineer Nick Balmer. Not just a huge waste of time and money, they distract from the important task of rebuilding Britain for the 21st century.
Return of the Killer Zombie Projects Nick Balmer | 12th December 2013 Comment UK Politics heavy-plant.png The UK's £375 billion 'National Infrastructure Plan' is dominated by long-failed Zombie …
In the first of a three part blog in which Les Carlisle joins a team of translocation experts, he discovers the buzz of darting and blindfolding a rhino, whilst considering the absurd fact that their very existence is threatened due to the growth of an inert keratinous material on their heads ...
Rhinos without borders: preparation & capture Les Carlisle | 1st November 2013 Comment Rhinos Conservation Ivory Natural World Africa 718214 (1).jpg The Rhinos Without Borders translocation team In …
As fracking hits the headlines UK protests against the practice of blasting natural gas from shale rock are on the increase. Jan Goodey reports on the latest flashpoint in the urgent - and escalating - anti fracking battle
The UK's anti fracking movement is growing Jan Goodey | 1st August 2013 News Climate Change Energy Society protest.jpg As fracking hits the headlines UK protests against the practice of blasting …
Rupert Read puts forward a radical proposal to end our culture of short-termism, and to expand our concept of democracy.....
A super-jury of guardians for future generations? Rupert Read | 13th August 2013 Comment world.jpg Rupert Read puts forward a radical proposal to end our culture of short-termism, and to expand our …
Garden designers are increasingly conscious of green gardening methods, but designers at this year's RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show are demonstrating how gardens can be used to convey green messages to increase environmental consciousness amongst the public too. Mandy Almond, Show Manager, talks us through some of the gardens....
Garden designers promote green messages at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show Mandy Almond | 8th July 2013 Ethical Living Gardening Green Living the ecover garden, designed by matthew childs, copyright …
As London Fashion Week concludes, Dr Charudutt Mishra explains how demand for cashmere is affecting Central Asian wildlife, and how enlisting the support of local people will be essential for the future of snow leopard conservation.......
… such as the Snow Leopard Enterprises that trains women in handicrafts development and …