A new scientific paper presents the radiation produced by fracking as 'natural' and harmless. But it's based on sketchy data, hyperbolic statistics and questionable assumptions, writes Paul Mobbs. Is it an attempt to stifle an essential public debate?
… 'Research finds fracking would increase water radioactivity but would not pose a … flux of radioactive elements to controlled waters including to surface water bodies. "However, it is clear that …
Recover from Christmas with nourishing, detoxifying foods, rather than a militant diet of lettuce leaves, says Hazel Sillver
… begin a militant diet of lettuce leaves and water. Sane, healthy detoxification is done … it in a metal bowl on a hob) 2 teaspoons rose water 2 teaspoons vanilla essence Petit-four … tea and coffee. Rather than drinking lots of water, the best way to hydrate is to eat …
You don’t need a big garden to grow your own produce, says Hazel Sillver - a windowsill and a bit of outdoor space will do.
… of seeds over the base and rinse them with water. Let the water drain out. 4-Sit the container on a … 5-Rinse the seeds morning and night with cold water, letting it drain each time (the seeds …
This is the centenary year for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and eco-sound landscaping is taking centre stage.
… resized.jpg Many eco-gardens incorporate water features, aiming to emphasise the … sound materials and systems. Collecting rainwater In the Trailfinders Australian Garden, … an impressive system for capturing rainwater, complete with waterfalls! Water is …
A bunch of flowers - unless plucked from your own plot - will likely have a hefty carbon footprint. The Ecologist's Green Living writer, Hazel Sillver looks at how to enjoy fresh flowers all without damaging the environment.
… Most of these come from Kenya, where the water used to irrigate the rose farms … exacerbates the drought problem, causing water shortages for locals and wildlife such … can do this by cutting the end off a plastic water bottle and filling it with sand; then …
In the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 we have found oil slicks and debris everywhere - none of it connected to the missing plane, writes Paul Mobbs. The seas are littered with human trash, and it's killing the oceanic ecosystem.
… news casts show objects floating in the water. Spotter planes also reported seeing … have shown that the amount of waste in the water column now outweighs the plankton by up … found in zooplankton trawls from Coastal Waters of California to the North Pacific …
Food is so much more than a heap of pre-processed consumer products snatched from supermarket shelves or websites, writes Paul Mobbs. And the key to unlocking its deeper meaning is to prepare, bake and cook your own from basic ingredients: in the process expressing creativity, developing skills, building independence from the industrial food machine, meditating in doing, saving money ... and making some pretty amazing hummus!
… you will need to add another litre or so of water, and use an electric liquidizer to get … tablespoon of coarse salt, dissolved in water, and then add more water to cover the chickpeas with at least 50% …
Three years after the Fukushima nuclear catastrophe hit our TV screens, Paul Mobbs examines the still unfolding global disaster - and the motives of politicians whose love of nuclear power is stronger, than it is wise.
… UK Nuclear Power Radiation Energy fukushima-water-sampling.png Three years after the … resting place for the intensely radioactive water on the site - 300,000 tonnes to date , … Meanwhile, in Canada the plume of radioactive water from Fukushima, brought across the …
Whether you’re after a garden that’s both pretty and practical, or a ready supply of flavoursome home-grown herbs; Hazel Sillver has the goods on making your dream herb garden a reality
… beauty products. Rose petals can be heated in water to create a toner and chamomile flowers can be steeped in hot water to make a brightening hair rinse for … most will thrive in pots and window boxes if watered regularly. The country herb garden The …
Hazel Sillver serves up three simple dishes for a chilly autumn day. All recipes are vegetarian and serve 3-4 people.
… *Cook the lentils by adding them to boiling water and then simmering for as long as it … (core and slice) 2 tbsp maple syrup 2 tbsp water 125g flour (I use wholegrain spelt) 75g … butter, the maple syrup and one tablespoon of water. Cover with a lid and cook over a …
From birds to dragonflies and butterflies to bees, Hazel Sillver explains how to turn your garden into a haven for wildlife
… a nail in can damage the tree. Birds need water, so make sure you have a pond with … The pond must be kept clean and the birdbath water regularly replaced to avoid avian … of marginals, such as yellow flag iris and water horsetail. These plants give the dragons …
Public Health England is guilty of gross scientific misconduct, writes Paul Mobbs, for its apparently deliberate whitewashing of the public health impacts of fracking. But it's all part of a pattern of maladministration that reaches to the heart of government.
… contamination of the air, soil and water, they concluded that "Public Health … health than chemicals released into the water or the soil" ; A US Environmental … Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water Resources, Progress Report, United …
Need an eco break? Hazel Sillver recommends hopping on a ferry and making your way to the Isle of Wight....
… on the veranda and watch the sunset over the water, and in winter, cosy up by the log … treehouse loo is a composting toilet and wastewater runs into a reed bed in the woods. * … crockery, alongside a good wine list. * Wateredge Beach Cafe , Gurnard – A good spot …
Hazel Sillver looks at the new wave of spinal therapies that encourage the body to heal itself, including the Alexander Technique, the Shaw Method, Sotai-ho and Scaravelli yoga.
… distortion in their frame is like bailing water with a bottomless bucket,” he wrote. … the arms are held straight when out of the water, rather than bent. This prevents …
Medact, the organization of health professionals for a safer, fairer and better world, has called for a five year moratorium on fracking due to its serious hazards to public health, writes Paul Mobbs. Their new report is a powerful challenge to government policy that cannot be ignored.
… that produces hazardous levels of air and water pollution that can have adverse impacts … has been discussion about earthquakes and water pollution, there has been little …
Hazel Sillver looks at a new book on mindfulness and nature that encourages us to be a little wilder and to embrace the solace of sunsets and rustling leaves.......
… bodies and flow through us constantly. We are water, protein and minerals. She quotes the … has been released by the trees and the water we’ve drunk has come from the sky. …
The apparent conspiracy by the UK government and its agencies to conceal the real cause of death of 7-year old Zane Gbangbola may go right up to Prime Minister David Cameron, writes Paul Mobbs. He was chair of the COBRA emergency committee at the time when it appears to have held back the truth that he was killed by cyanide from the toxic landfill site his home was built over.
… during the floods of February 2014. Not by water, but by poison gas. Given the lack of … pit behind Zane's home was inundated with water was due to the exceptional level of rain …
The shocking death of Zane Gbangbola, killed by toxic gas from a 'forgotten' landfill under his home, exposes the UK's dangerous legacy of contaminated land, writes Paul Mobbs. Without action, these polluted sites will damage health and even kill for centuries to come. But governments, local authorities, landowners and developers are united in a shameful policy of silence and denial.
… tipped at the lakeside and pushed into the water to fill the void. The tipping started at … . Instead Michael Howard introduced a watered-down system where if no one told, and …
Hazel Sillver and Susan Clark round up some of the best and brightest eco-stationery on offer.
… UK recycled plastic packaging and filled with water-based ink. Files Seco Popper Wallets , … made from recycled material and the ink is water-based. Hazel Sillver is a freelance …
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has just begun to take oral evidence from a very select group of witnesses, writes Paul Mobbs in this open letter. Sadly its choices betray a systematic bias to industry and establishment figures - while community groups are entirely excluded.
… Fracking Politics UK Pollution Climate Change Water bayeux-tapestry-cut.jpg The House of …
Fracking is just another step on the fossil fuel treadmill, according to 'Snake Oil' by Richard Heinberg. High costs, diminishing returns and growing pollution will ultimately nail its future. Paul Mobbs urges readers - give a copy to your MP before it's too late!
… thought the 'fracking' issue was just about water pollution and earthquakes, Richard …
Politicians are forever citing 'terror' as a reason to expand the security state and restrict civil liberties, writes Paul Mobbs. But when it comes to the real threats that face the world - ecological breakdown, climate disruption, resource crises, and an unjust and rapacious world order ... well, that's all 'green crap'. Isn't it?
… Mobbs | 3rd September 2014 Comment War Oil Water Climate Change Society Politics Iraq …
Political support for fracking is not just about energy, writes Paul Mobbs. It reflects the greater ecological and resource crisis at the root of our current economic woes - and only postpones the essential shift to a new kind of economy.
… fracking has focussed on pollution, flammable water, earthquakes, noise, toxic fumes, …