Could 'the bystander effect' explain public inaction on climate change?
… a Syrian refugee who was pushed to the ground and had water poured over his face. As his GoFundMe page reaches more that £150,000 in … into "the bystander effect" might help us to understand this phenomena in its wider …
XR protests outside the BBC demand courage and compassion in the face of extinction.
… this protest outside the BBC today. The founding motto of the BBC, displayed in the coat … House, is “Nation shall speak peace unto nation”. It paraphrases the radical … in the sense of fairness but not of yielding unto falsehoods. Ten years ago I wrote a book …
The fictional worlds of film comprise a call to action to transform our own world.
… is no wealth but life”.) The world is stunningly beautiful when we open our eyes to see it and attune ourselves to living harmoniously within … me sees the God in you.”” Transformative encounters At one key point in the film, Norm …
… heads out to watch a seal rookery. Ice, plunging temperatures and harsh winds – it … we battle the coastal wind to climb the dunes, along with crowds of other people. We … with our favourite Nature spectacle: hundreds of grey seal pups and their parents on …
An overwhelmingly male cast involved in whipping up support for the Leave includes ministers, political activists, businessmen and strategists.
… Brexit: The uncivil war Chloe Farand Mat Hope | 11th January 2019 Comment Brexit Brexit: The Uncivil War James Graham Vote Leave Dominic … the question at the core of Brexit: The Uncivil War , written by James Graham and …
Peter Mettler and Emma Davie's film 'Becoming Animal' tests the boundaries of perception.
… Davie's film 'Becoming Animal' tests the boundaries of perception. Becoming Animal is a … with the writer and philosopher David Abram. Unlike traditional Nature documentaries, which tend to show us untouched landscapes devoid of human life, …
Everyone needs a good vacation. Eco-friendly travel can affect not only how to travel but also where on the planet people travel.
… Folk | 18th January 2019 Comment Eco-tourism under_lessonsland.jpg Everyone needs a good … environmental awareness, sustainable communities, cultural experiences and … More destinations mean more opportunities for employment within indigenous …
A decline in the number of power reactors and escalating battles over reactor lifespan extensions and decommissioning approaches.
… of ageing nuclear reactors " and an "unprecedented rate of decommissioning". The … noted in early January that 49 reactors are under construction worldwide ‒ the first time … decommissioning (discussed later) has begun and will be in sharp focus by the …
Men are less likely than women to be vegan, but veganism can help individuals express their masculinity.
… this. Standing up for a cause In The Kite Runner, Amir’s father declares that “a boy who … about animals.” Alan says that “in the past, hunting was the man’s job. Men have hunted animals and eaten meat for millennia. …
Humanity has the ability to stop and reflect upon itself and the impact we’ve had on the natural world.
… climate change, clearly demonstrates that young people understand the need for change and want change … the forgotten relationship with nature and understanding of ourselves and our …
TreeSisters rallies thousands of women around the world to Sing for the Trees on International Women’s Day.
… TreeSisters rallies thousands of women around the world to Sing for the Trees on … is of lying on my belly on a warm paver under the plum tree in our garden. It was high … and the smell of fermenting plums rose around me. I watched the ants at their work and …
Why do some environmental issues appeal to the popular imagination more than others?
… Pollution Resurgence & Ecologist Activism under_turning.jpg Why do some environmental … (CFCs) 30 years ago, after the groundbreaking Montreal Protocol on Substances … nations in 1987. George Marshall, founder of Climate Outreach and author of Don’t …
Green construction yields promising results for the future of our planet. But new technologies come with new safety risks for workers.
… priority. NIOSH is not the only group in the United States pushing for safer conditions for … improved in the past, how things are built is under constant transformation. In this case, … Safety and Health, along with the United States Green Building Council, has …
Everything that we eat comes with some level of environmental cost - however some foods are undoubtedly better than others.
… environmental cost - however some foods are undoubtedly better than others. Unless you have been living under a rock for the last five years, you will …
Public ownership is not just necessary to stop climate change but increasingly inevitable.
… logic of the “free market” has systematically undermined the collective action needed to avert runaway climate change. The capitalist project … change their business model. They actively funded climate change denial to suppress the …
Is the Environment Protection Agency in the United States as effective as it could be in regulating environmental issues?
… Is the Environment Protection Agency in the United States as effective as it could be in … Agency (EPA) is an independent agency under the federal government in the United States that focuses on all things …
Pride parades should kick out corporate fossil fuel funders such as Barclays.
… should kick out corporate fossil fuel funders such as Barclays. What do Barclays and … Someone, concerned: “Barclays, please stop funding fossil fuels.” Barclays, … from their financing, they continue to fund the companies behind coal mining alongside …
Caroline Lucas' white-woman cabinet gaffe is just the latest instance of the Greens' identity crisis.
… in British politics has lost its niche and is undergoing an identity crisis. Caroline Lucas … MP’s latest attempt at headline grabbing has underlined her party’s aimlessness of recent … historic constitutional crisis manifesting around Brexit to the gender composition of the …
Bees are in danger, but contrary to the buzz around National Honey Bee Day, supporting the honey industry isn’t the best way to protect these incredibly important insects
… are in danger, but contrary to the buzz around National Honey Bee Day, supporting the … important insects There’s a buzz around honey. National Honey Bee Day was held … again this month– an event which has been running since 2009 in order to "honour honey …
This week the heads of state of the economies that comprise the Group of 7 gather in France to discuss the critical issues of our time – with the stated focus of fighting inequality.
… crisis, inequality between and amongst countries continues to grow exponentially, breeding social and political unrest worldwide. Within many of the G7 countries, affluence is not breeding happy and …
The first of the 'system change' blog series from the UK Youth Climate Coalition.
… - are central to how the natural world functions. They depend on something referred to … interference and habitat destruction. Around the globe, human activity threatens the … life on earth, including our own, depends on. Unfolding Throughout history these ecosystems …
Growing enough healthy and sustainable food has been moved to the forefront of the agriculture industry.
… to target pests, but that left farms around the world with many different, … animals are hurt when they drink chemical runoff after fields drain into local rivers. … be healthier, erode less easily and the surrounding environment would be safer for wildlife …
It's vital that we look beyond politicians' personas if we are to create meaningful system change.
… personalities. If we dig deeper, we will unearth the underlying systems, discursive frameworks and … those of us who aren’t the President of the United States) that climate change is caused …