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Cancer and how to avoid it
Laura Sevier
29th May, 2009
We all carry cancer cells, so cancer lies dormant in everyone. A quarter of us will die of the disease; the other three-quarters will be protected by natural defences. So how can we stimulate these natural defences, both for the treatment and prevention of cancer? more...
The Poetry of Compost
Paul Knigsnorth
27th May, 2009
Your compost heap can be an untapped powerhouse of energy, says Paul Kingsnorth - it's just a matter of learning to harness it more...
Growing your own - where to begin
Paul Kingsnorth
19th May, 2009
'Where do I start?' Paul Kingsnorth answers the oft-asked question of those who want to grow their own food - but are lacking in knowledge, time, space, or all three. No problem. Read on... more...
Behind the label: Chain lube
Pat Thomas
13th May, 2009
I know, I know. Every time you think you¡¯ve gone your greenest, some killjoy comes along and raises the bar a little higher. Apologies in advance. more...
Direct action - the winning argument?
Sarah Lewis
13th May, 2009
When a Victorian tea party took over Heathrow's Terminal 1 earlier this year, it was a clear sign that environmental campaigning had taken a large step away from time-worn methods of protesting. more...
Sounds on the Downs
The Ecologist
7th May, 2009
Annual environmental festival of Nottingham University more...
A career in environmentalism - the US experience
Joe Franke
1st May, 2009
Fighting to save the world is not all it's cracked up to be. In a story that will resonate with environmentalists everywhere, Joe Franke explores the US experience of an underpaid, poorly supported and largely unappreciated workforce - and says for conservation and environmental workers, it's always the Great Depression more...
To your health!
Rachel Clode
24th April, 2009
The UK’s organic brewers are calling time on beer corporations, as Rachel Clode discovers more...
Ask Leo: what is the greenest alternative to compost containing peat?
Leo Hickman
16th April, 2009
I know that I should avoid compost containing peat, but what is the most environmentally friendly alternative that I can buy?R Townsend, by email more...
15 Hatfields – no.1 for sustainable events and conferences
Ecologist
15th April, 2009
Situated on London’s South Bank, just a short walk from Waterloo, 15 Hatfields is a purpose built, state of the art events and conference venue, built and operated to the highest environmental specifications. more...
Behind the label: Chain lube
Pat Thomas
15th April, 2009
I know, I know. Every time you think you¡¯ve gone your greenest, some killjoy comes along and raises the bar a little higher. Apologies in advance. more...
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Food Standards Agency refuses to ban Bisphenol-A in food packaging and baby milk bottles
News
15th April, 2009
Food safety campaigners have reacted angrily to a refusal by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to ban controversial plastic additive Bisphenol A (BPA), which is present in some food packaging and containers. more...
Nature's free for all
Paul Kingsnorth
8th April, 2009
With the worst summer on record decimating his potatoes, onions and other allotment crops, Paul Kingsnorth turns to nature’s abundance in foraged foodmore...
The man who said nothing
Jonathan Rowe
6th April, 2009
In a world where most of us feel we have to shout to be heard, John Francis spoke to the world through his silence. His 17 year walking pilgrimage is testament to the fact that you don't have to speak to be heard and that the tools to combat global warming are in all our hands. Jonathan Rowe gets to know his neighbour, the man they call the Planetwalker more...
Liquid blue gold
Laura Sevier
26th March, 2009
It is one of the world’s most precious resources, and yet we are using more of it now than ever before. Laura Sevier reports on why we shouldn’t be taking our water for granted, as well as offering some easy ways to avoid wasting it more...
The Visionaries
The Ecologist
20th March, 2009
Mark Anslow, Laura Sevier, Dan Box and Matilda Lee profile 10 visionaries with 10 big ideas for a better world. more...
Between you and me...
Tom Hodgkinson
16th March, 2009
No more financial meltdown, poor communication and substandard food – if we ditch the middlemen and get co-operative, what couldn’t we achieve? more...
Should my dog eat dog food?
Laura Sevier
15th March, 2009
Obesity, allergies and heart disease… If you think our diets are getting worse, spare a thought for our dogs. Is it fair to reward man’s best friend for its service with substandard food, asks Laura Sevier more...Eco Chic Wedding Show
Ecologist
8th March, 2009
The Eco Chic Wedding Show is the place to find suppliers for the perfect eco wedding. more...
Blog: Earthenwitch
Earthenwitch
23rd February, 2009
Making your own wine, or the joy of something for (virtually) nothing. A few years back, my father decided that it was time to clear out his shed (Serious business, that. I could swear that his shed was a portal to another world, where its primary function was that of a municipal tip). more...
Paint for Life
Matilda Lee
16th February, 2009
Quick fading and blandly coloured they are not. Eco paints may be thicker and require a primer but the benefits, not least to our health, outweigh the extra labour more...
Behind the label: Comfort Fabric Softener
Pat Thomas
12th February, 2009
Soft towels, fluffy fleeces and synthetic fabrics don’t cling. What’s not to like? Well, try skin irritation, increased flammability and environmental pollution, for starters. It seems the average bottle of fabric softener has a dark side. more...What's the most sustainable fabric
Matilda Lee
6th February, 2009
Unravelling a garment’s green credentials isn’t easy, says Matilda Lee. Instead of fretting about what not to wear there’s a few simple things we can do (that could save money too) more...
How to... reduce your carbon footprint
As told to Sam Southgate
5th February, 2009
Despite being a committed green for almost two decades, John Cossham was surprised to find he had one of the lowest carbon footprints in the country more...Members
