Whether you’re in the market for an organic French farm or a spot of skiing in the Scottish Cairngorms, there’s an eco-friendly half term break for you and your family
Four of the best…eco-friendly February half term breaks Ben Hudson | 3rd February 2012 Ethical Living Half Term Holidays Breaks Travel Alps Switzerland Sweden France Green Eco holding.jpg Whether …
In the final instalment from Britain’s historic waterways, the Ecologist’s narrowboat correspondent finds a literal and metaphorical light at the end of the tunnel on the Grand Union canal
… come within a few metres of each other. As trains whiz by, trafic roars and, trumping …
With mountainous regions under threat from global warming, is the winter sports business doing enough to protect the delicate eco-system in its care?
Has the ski industry got its head in the snow about climate change? Ben Hudson | 29th November 2011 Ethical Living Skiing Climate Change Biodiversity Travel Natural World Wildlife holding.jpg With …
When the Cornish village of Boscastle was devastated by flooding in 2004, few hoped to do any more than salvage the town. Today, it is flourishing, thanks to a new found awareness - and respect - for the power of Nature
Boscastle - after the flood, a green future Paul Miles | 21st July 2009 News Natural World Green Living Flooding boscastle.jpg When the Cornish village of Boscastle was devastated by flooding in …
Arne Naess, the father of the deep ecology movement, spent much time in his cabin on top of a mountain. Paying homage, Paul Miles recreates the trip
Journey to Arne Naess's Cabin Paul Miles | 24th December 2009 Ethical Living Arne Naess Deep Ecology Environmentalism Hallingskarvet theone.jpg Arne Naess, the father of the deep ecology movement, …
A pioneering community-based hydroelectric energy project in the Brecon Beacons is a blueprint for how green energy can provide more than just low-carbon power...
Communities using hydro power to fund green renewal Paul Miles | 8th April 2010 Activism Climate Change Energy Brecon Beacon National Park The Green Valleys NESTA Hydroelectricity Micro Hydro …
If money's tight, but you still want to 'do something' why not join DoNation's growing army of action volunteers to help create a low-carbon society
TAKE ACTION: Pledge action, not money, with DoNation Ben Hudson | 8th November 2011 Activism Society Campaigning The Donation Activism Climate Change Energy Carbon 1donation1.jpg If money's tight, …
Forget Lapland - a festive break in the English countryside is just as beautiful. New website Our Land will help you discover sustainable tourism in the Cotswolds, South Downs and New Forest, amongst others
Our Land: website champions sustainable holidays in English countryside Ben Hudson | 2nd December 2011 Ethical Living Travel Eco England Walks Green Natural World Our Land Green Living festive1.jpg …
With Animal Aid raising concerns about the welfare of livestock sent abroad at Christmas by groups such as Oxfam and Christian Aid, is it time to take another look at charity giving?
Charity gifting: do festive gifts mean misery for animals? Ben Hudson | 13th December 2011 Ethical Living Charity Giving Green Living Society Oxfam Christian Aid Animal Aid Send A Cow Christmas Home …
In the second communiqué from the canals of Britain, a narrowboat newbie finds the pace of life slowing to the speed of the water, offering time for reflection and a deeper appreciation of the great outdoors
Life on a canal boat - Part II Paul Miles | 1st June 2009 Ethical Living Take Action Out And About Canal Boats Alternative Holidays Paul Miles Life On A Canal Boat paulmiles_june_02.jpg In the second …
Cement manufacturers are among the world’s biggest polluters and produce more emissions per capita than aviation. So how can you ensure that the cement you use isn’t wrecking the planet?
Eco cement: the world's favourite building material gets a green-over Paul Miles | 14th February 2012 Ethical Living Home Cement Building Construction PassivHaus Portland Cement Society Green Living …
As adventure tourism exhausts its possibilities, what next?… A look at why we travel, its environmental impact, and where our final destination might be
Can space tourism be green? Paul Miles | 2nd April 2009 News Travel Space Tourism Destination Alain De Botton Travel Society MoonTravel_MAIN.jpg As adventure tourism exhausts its possibilities, what …