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  • COMMENT: Why the organic movement's badger cull stance threatens its image

    18 June 2013, 6:14 am
    If the Soil Association joined those opposing the cull it would be able to brand its organic milk and dairy products 'badger friendly'- no doubt leading to a much needed boost in sales, says Dominic Dyer
    If the Soil Association joined those opposing the cull it would be able to brand its organic milk and dairy products 'badger friendly'- no doubt leading to a much needed boost in sales, says Dominic Dyer
  • Nature Engagement & Cycling

    18 June 2013, 6:04 am
    In week three of e-biking to week, a chance encounter with a fox leaves Susan Clark asking why we don't do more to stop habitat loss and protect our wildlife
    In week three of e-biking to week, a chance encounter with a fox leaves Susan Clark asking why we don't do more to stop habitat loss and protect our wildlife
  • COMMENT: Boycotting organic farms over badger cull is 'counter-productive'

    18 June 2013, 6:03 am
    Buying organic food is an important choice for everyone concerned about animal welfare, wildlife and conservation. It would not make sense for consumers to stop buying organic if they disagree with badger culling, says Helen Browning
    Buying organic food is an important choice for everyone concerned about animal welfare, wildlife and conservation. It would not make sense for consumers to stop buying organic if they disagree with badger culling, says Helen Browning
  • Wildlife in the firing line in global war against bovine TB

    18 June 2013, 5:23 am
    Where there are cattle, there is the threat of bovine Tuberculosis (TB). The farming methods may differ greatly, but from the dairy farms of Ethiopia to the beef herds of Canada the race is on to find the best way to tackle the disease
    Where there are cattle, there is the threat of bovine Tuberculosis (TB). The farming methods may differ greatly, but from the dairy farms of Ethiopia to the beef herds of Canada the race is on to find the best way to tackle the disease
  • Badger cull a PR disaster for UK countryside, warn 'dissident' farmers

    18 June 2013, 4:12 am
    A growing number of farmers are now questioning the nature of the cull and its effectiveness. And some are blaming poor biosecurity and intensive farming for the spread of TB in the UK cattle herd. Andrew Wasley and Sarah Stirk report
    A growing number of farmers are now questioning the nature of the cull and its effectiveness. And some are blaming poor biosecurity and intensive farming for the spread of TB in the UK cattle herd. Andrew Wasley and Sarah Stirk report
  • Great Barrier Reef on the brink as politicians bicker

    17 June 2013, 8:44 am
    Environment minister Tony Burke says the government has done its best to stop downgrading of UN heritage status
    Environment minister Tony Burke says the government has done its best to stop downgrading of UN heritage status
  • Cosmetics with serious eco-credentials

    14 June 2013, 9:49 am
    Having just turned 30 - and feeling slightly disappointed that no one had said no! you cannot be that age - Andrea Gear decides it's time to take her skin care regime a bit more seriously....
    Having just turned 30 - and feeling slightly disappointed that no one had said no! you cannot be that age - Andrea Gear decides it's time to take her skin care regime a bit more seriously....
  • Oxfam Charity Shops: The Ultimate in Recycling

    13 June 2013, 12:00 pm
    Sharon Garfinkel appreciates the rise and rise of Oxfam's trading arm....
    Sharon Garfinkel appreciates the rise and rise of Oxfam's trading arm....
  • Why are we ignoring the role of livestock in antibiotic resistance?

    13 June 2013, 5:47 am
    Antimicrobial resistance is a ticking time-bomb not only for the UK but also for the world, warns the UK’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Dame Sally Davies
    Antimicrobial resistance is a ticking time-bomb not only for the UK but also for the world, warns the UK’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Dame Sally Davies
  • Animal Rights National Conference 2013

    12 June 2013, 10:32 am
    The world's largest and longest-running animal rights gathering returns......
    The world's largest and longest-running animal rights gathering returns......
  • BIG Green Week 2013

    12 June 2013, 7:49 am
    The UK’s festival of eco ideas, art and entertainment is back in the centre of Bristol from 15th to 23rd June
    The UK’s festival of eco ideas, art and entertainment is back in the centre of Bristol from 15th to 23rd June
  • The rise and rise of e-bikes

    12 June 2013, 7:04 am
    It's week two riding an e-bike to work and it looks like a romance might be blossoming between Susan Clark and her borrowed bike......
    It's week two riding an e-bike to work and it looks like a romance might be blossoming between Susan Clark and her borrowed bike......
  • Chasing Ice: DVD Review

    11 June 2013, 5:29 pm
    With the release of the Climate Change film Chasing Ice on DVD, Susan Clark is surprised to find most of what she was looking for – the science and heart-breaking footage of majestic glaciers seemingly just slipping away – not in the main feature...
    With the release of the Climate Change film Chasing Ice on DVD, Susan Clark is surprised to find most of what she was looking for – the science and heart-breaking footage of majestic glaciers seemingly just slipping away – not in the main feature but in the hour-long DVD extras
  • Lions bred to be shot in South Africa's 'canned hunting' industry

    4 June 2013, 3:03 pm
    This video explores the shocking and lucrative industry of canned hunting, which astonishingly remains legal.....
    This video explores the shocking and lucrative industry of canned hunting, which astonishingly remains legal.....
  • Park Fit

    4 June 2013, 1:40 pm
    6 ways to get fit in the park this summer and help the environment at the same time....
    6 ways to get fit in the park this summer and help the environment at the same time....
  • A Test of Character

    4 June 2013, 1:24 pm
    Robin Lee enjoys the delights of biodynamic wine.....
    Robin Lee enjoys the delights of biodynamic wine.....
  • Moments To Conserve

    4 June 2013, 1:22 pm
    Chris Lloyd reflects on the patient and respectful approach to photographing the ever-changing natural world
    Chris Lloyd reflects on the patient and respectful approach to photographing the ever-changing natural world
  • Rivers and Natural Ecosystems as Rights Bearing Subjects

    3 June 2013, 10:07 am
    Robin Millam from the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature is encouraged to by the progress being made by those countries and communities small and large who are seeking to give legal rights to nature.....
    Robin Millam from the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature is encouraged to by the progress being made by those countries and communities small and large who are seeking to give legal rights to nature.....
  • Wild rubber bling

    3 June 2013, 6:57 am
    A beautiful new range of eco-jewellery supports the rainforest and its communities.
    A beautiful new range of eco-jewellery supports the rainforest and its communities.
  • Electric Bikes - A New Generation

    3 June 2013, 6:37 am
    With the World Electric Bike Championship looming at the end of the month, Ecologist Managing Editor Susan Clark is spending June getting to grips with two wheels, plus the bonus of a handy throttle for those long Devon hills. It's been some time sin...
    With the World Electric Bike Championship looming at the end of the month, Ecologist Managing Editor Susan Clark is spending June getting to grips with two wheels, plus the bonus of a handy throttle for those long Devon hills. It's been some time since she got on any kind of bike - here's how she is getting on ....
  • Eat it or Lose it: promoting and preserving real British food

    31 May 2013, 7:49 am
    As Slow Food Week gets underway Slow Food UK tells the Ecologist why they are attempting to protect Britains edible Biodiversity and the artisan producers behind it.....
    As Slow Food Week gets underway Slow Food UK tells the Ecologist why they are attempting to protect Britains edible Biodiversity and the artisan producers behind it.....
  • On The Verge Of Destruction: wildflowers threatened by poor roadside management

    31 May 2013, 7:21 am
    Lorna Howarth reports on how councils throughout Britain are accused of destroying vital wildlife habitat……
    Lorna Howarth reports on how councils throughout Britain are accused of destroying vital wildlife habitat……
  • Global Green Challenge; calling all entrepreneurs

    31 May 2013, 6:25 am
    With new figures out this month (May 2013) revealing that carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have reached an all-time high at 400 parts per million (PPM), the timing for a global competition to find carbon cutting ideas is apt
    With new figures out this month (May 2013) revealing that carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have reached an all-time high at 400 parts per million (PPM), the timing for a global competition to find carbon cutting ideas is apt
  • Global Green Challenge; calling all entrepreneurs

    31 May 2013, 6:03 am
    With new figures out this month (May 2013) revealing that carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have reached an all-time high at 400 parts per million (PPM), the timing for a global competition to find carbon cutting ideas is apt
    With new figures out this month (May 2013) revealing that carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have reached an all-time high at 400 parts per million (PPM), the timing for a global competition to find carbon cutting ideas is apt
  • Why did the 400ppm carbon milestone cause barely a ripple?

    31 May 2013, 5:11 am
    Earlier this month the concentration of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere reached 400ppm. Andrew Simms questions the apparent disinterest shown by the media.........
    Earlier this month the concentration of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere reached 400ppm. Andrew Simms questions the apparent disinterest shown by the media.........

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