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Environmentalist and Humanitarian, Satish Kumar introduces the new trinity that he believes captures the essence of his ecophilosophy - one that cares about and for all life
… an edited extract of a talk he gave at Kyoto University in 2012 and forms the backbone of …
Behind the rise of smartphones and tablets, microwave pollution is a serious assault on our health reports Lynne Wycherley, whilst a new Ecologist Film Unit investigation uncovers the hidden cost of tin used in many phones
… and only 10% survived. In Switzerland, the University of Zurich’s Michael Hässig recorded … Department of Environmental Science at the University of Jammu in Kashmir, and Sukhdev … Karl Hecht, a neurophysiologist at Humboldt University in Berlin and veteran translator of …
From boosting biodiversity to gardens that are helping to tackle climate change, Chelsea Flower Show 2012 will be green in more ways than one. Rebecca Campbell went behind the scenes
… explains Dr Rebecca Slack from the University of Leeds , one of the exhibitors in … and carbon storage.’ Three themes that the university believe are important factors that … with Leeds, other exhibitors will include the University of Reading , the Food and …
What does it take to make it in the low-carbon economy? The Ecologist takes a look at the skills and courses that will set you up for success
… Living Green Jobs Green Skills Employment University Course Degree Ecologist Guides Rio … Business School Schumacher College Oxford University Biodynamic Agricultural College … Masters in Environmental Management from the University of Surrey was a useful preparation …
A low carbon Britain rests on the electrification of our energy supply. But new research by the University of Surrey has highlighted the challenges facing government, market and civil society-led pathways to reducing emissions
… of our energy supply. But new research by the University of Surrey has highlighted the … the Centre for Environmental Strategy at the University of Surrey in partnership with a … the Centre for Environmental Strategy (CES), University of Surrey. The full research paper …
The Kindai tuna, bred by scientists at Kinki University, may lead the way for future large-scale tuna farms. Tom Edathikunnel investigates whether the idea really is preferable to overfishing
… 2012 News Overfishing Kindai Tuna Farm Kinki University Osaka Japan Food And Farming Fish … The Kindai tuna, bred by scientists at Kinki University, may lead the way for future … to overfishing Japanese scientists at Kinki University - based in Osaka, Japan - have …
Lab-grown meat could help reduce the environmental footprint of intensive farming. But will it ever appeal to vegetarians or even more eco-conscious consumers? Tom Levitt reports
… donor, professor Mark Post of Maastricht University says he will be holding a public … Hungarian-born Gabor Forgacs from the University of Missouri, appears closer after … research published last year from the University of Oxford estimated that lab-grown …
It’s a problem more usually associated with pensioners but according to new research fuel poverty has become an issue amongst younger people – particularly students - too.
… News Fuel Poverty Students Petrova Birmingham University Cold UK Strategy World Health … young urban adults' is authored by Birmingham University research scientist, Dr Saska …
A new study suggests an alarming link between low-level exposure to organophosphate pesticides - the most widely used insecticides in the world - and long-term brain damage. Tom Levitt reports
… widespread illness. Now researchers from University College London and the Open University have shown that the type of … Lead-researcher Dr Sarah Mackenzie Ross, from University College London, said she hoped the …
Theologian Martin Palmer tells Tom Levitt how we can learn from previous man-made ecological collapses in Britain and create a 'new narrative' that challenges our dominant consumer culture
Humanity has already had four major ecological collapses: how can we avoid a fifth? Tom Levitt | 27th February 2012 News Ecology Climate Change Natural World Population Sustainability stonhenge.jpg …
Wealthy individuals, including Bill Gates, have funded a series of reports into the future use of technologies to geoengineer the climate
… Professors David Keith, of Harvard University, and Ken Caldeira of Stanford , are … professor of engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. Apt worked with Keith and Aurora … and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University where Keith works, have sat on …
What makes Plymouth – a popular British University city – so unique? Not what you might think says student photographer Aaron Hindes whose time in and around the city led him to the discovery that it is the only place in the world with nuclear ‘activities’ right on the doorstep of local schools and homes.
… What makes Plymouth – a popular British University city – so unique? Not what you … to Plymouth to study photography at Plymouth University. Before then, my projects were …
Replacing the pollination of food crops that the UK's bees perform for free would cost £1.8bn. With hard data now linking pesticides to bees' rapid decline, there is no excuse for inaction, says Damian Carrington
… figure comes from scientists at the Reading University and was released by Friends of the … department of environmental health at Harvard University, and who led the the CCD study. 'I …
The practical evidence suggests agroforestry in the UK has got something to offer both commercial farmers and smallholders alike. The challenge now, says Ed Hamer, is how to encourage sceptical farmers that planting trees across farmland is a good idea
… and Natural Sciences at nearby Bangor university where Ian Harris is the research … (river) buffer strips. Since 1999 Bangor university has been involved in a …
Straw bale is a low impact, low carbon building material making strides towards mainstream acceptance. So is it about time we took notice? Mark Briggs reports
… set alight than a single piece of paper. Bath University recently built the BaleHaus and has … requirement – and still did not ignite. The university has also been running wind tests. … research carried out in conjunction with Bath University have been fantastic. ‘Our research …
A brief glance at the life of Satish Kumar, Editor-in-Chief of Resurgence & Ecologist magazine and co-founder of Schumacher College
… an Honorary Doctorate in Education from the University of Plymouth. In July 2001, he … an Honorary Doctorate in Literature from the University of Lancaster. And in the November …
We are looking for agents of change and leaders of the future, who will use the unique learning experience we can provide at Schumacher College, to make a more sustainable and equitable world
… the Transition Network and Plymouth University Business School this is a deep … for Alternative Technology and Plymouth University. “This MSc is about helping …
Exciting new nanotechnology is to be showcased at the Manchester Science Festival this week. The exhibit 'Catalytic Clothing' explores the potential for clothing and textiles to purify the air we breathe.
… 260 cars. Professor Tony Ryan OBE of the University of Sheffield, who co-led the … College of Fashion) and scientist Tony Ryan (University of Sheffield) have been working …
Environmental chemistry student Michael Brown evaluates how seriously recent claims that global extinction could occur within our lifetime should be taken....
… report, I decided to ask members of the University of East Anglia’s School of … Professor of Engineering Design at Edinburgh University. Salter has been working on … environmental chemistry undergraduate at the University of East Anglia. A fast solution …
Environmental chemistry student Michael Brown evaluates how seriously recent claims that global extinction could occur within out lifetime should be taken
… report, I decided to ask members of the University of East Anglia’s School of … Professor of Engineering Design at Edinburgh University. Salter has been working on … environmental chemistry undergraduate at the University of East Anglia. Submissions for A …
The Bosphorus - which divides Istanbul into the European and Asian side - is one of the most active and most polluted sea-straits in the world. Resident Alina Lehtinen discovers it's not the garbage but sewerage that is the key pollutant in the city's ailing waterways.
… adds. Dr. Gurdal Kanat of Yildiz Technical University in Istanbul, who specialises in … Dr Hurrem Bayhan, of Yildiz Technical University. “First level is the water that …
Worried by an eco backlash, the bottled water industry is waging a PR battle to turn the public back onto plastic bottled water
Bottled water industry wages PR battle against tap water movement Eifion Rees | 4th April 2012 News Bottle Water Plastic Tap Nestle News Focus Health Waste And Recycling water.jpg More than 2bn …
The wind farms debate rages on as the need for renewable energy grows. But is the UK in danger of putting aesthetics before the need to cut carbon emissions and adopt greener technologies?
… a 2007 report conducted by Glasgow Caledonian University and commissioned by the Scottish … needs to be conquered. Glasgow Caledonian University’s report says that those who had … of our energy supply. But new research by the University of Surrey has highlighted the …