In the second part of his interview, Thich Nhat Hanh explains why you don't need to be a Buddhist monk to give up an addiction to a high-consumption lifestyle
Thich Nhat Hanh: happiness is possible without simply consuming all the time Tom Levitt | 22nd March 2012 News Society Lifestyle Consumption Climate Change Natural World shopping.jpg In the second …
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 …
A blueprint for how Britain could reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to zero over the next 20 years by a combination of electrification, insulation and a massive scaling up of offshore wind reports Tom Levitt
… public transport alternatives. 5) Lots more trainsTrains can be electrified to reduce emissions … than 500km). Carbon pricing could help make trains a cheaper option for consumers. 6) …
Government lawyers set to argue in High Court that EU rules allow them to delay meeting air pollution targets until as late as 2025 in London despite growing health crisis
UK uses EU 'loophole' to delay tackling air pollution in London Tom Levitt | 13th December 2011 News Air Pollution Health London Air Quality airpollution.jpg Government lawyers set to argue in High …
Campaign group Fight the Flights begins a High Court challenge to overturn Newham Council's decision to almost double the number of flights from 73,000 to 120,000 a year
High Court battle over London City Airport expansion Tom Levitt | 18th November 2010 News Airport London City Airport Aviation Flights Climate Change News londoncityairport.jpg London mayor Boris …
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 …
Targets for increasing the use of biofuels to power cars, trains and buses will result in more ecosystems being converted to agriculture - actually increasing carbon emissions, says new report
… increasing the use of biofuels to power cars, trains and buses will result in more …
On-going study of children in east London finds air pollution a factor in lung impairment - but political deadlock and lack of public awareness are holding up solutions
Air pollution may be ‘health timebomb’ for London’s deprived children Henry Gass Tom Levitt | 28th July 2011 News Air Pollution Health Transport airpollution2.jpg More than 4,000 premature deaths in …
In an exclusive interview Welsh environment minister Jane Davidson tells Tom Levitt why she won't be opposing new nuclear power or selling off any forests... and why she wants to end Westminister's control over renewable energy
Jane Davidson: Westminster is holding back Wales's renewable energy ambitions Tom Levitt | 7th February 2011 Comment Renewable Wales Politics And Economics Wind Nuclear Opencast Mining Interviews …
Chemical giant dismisses allegations that it inflitrated Greenpeace in an effort to undermine its direct action campaigns
Dow Chemical in the dock as activists confront corporate spies Tom Levitt | 25th February 2011 News Greenpeace Activists Activism Protest Spying Kingsnorth Climate Camp Climate Change spying.jpg In …
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 …
How do the Liberal Democrats, Conservatives, Labour and the Green Party measure up on their environmental manifesto pledges? Here's the definitive list...
Election 2010: a manifesto checklist for the environment Tom Levitt | 15th April 2010 News Election 2010 Manifesto Politics And Economics Society election2010logos.jpg Which political party has the …
Ecuador government urged not to give in to pressure from the US oil giant Chevron to drop record $18 billion fine for its part in the 'Chernobyl of the Amazon'
David v Goliath: Chevron plots to avoid cleaning up oil pollution in Amazon rainforest Tom Levitt | 9th January 2011 News Oil Rainforest Climate Change Chevron OIl Spill ecuador.jpg After an 18-year …
Misguided images of sacrifice may be putting people off living more sustainable lifestyles. But reversing that may require policymakers to start encouraging wider metrics of success and happiness
Do environmentalists and governments hold back sustainable lifestyles? Tom Levitt Kara Moses | 4th August 2010 News Economic Growth Sustainability Politics And Economics Society GDP …
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 …