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First Reported Mar 20 2010 - Updated Mar 20 2010 - 1 Documents

Metric measurements divorce us from the natural world

Molly would glady have been tied to the stake with the other Metric Martyrs... but, being that she wasn't, she's keen to point out why weights and measures matter to allMy inability to cope with metric measurements is a source of endless amusement to ... [Published Mar 20 2010 by The Ecologist]

Entities: Divorce, Commodity, Martyr, Middle Finger, Stroud (United Kingdom)

First Reported Mar 19 2010 - Updated Mar 19 2010 - 1 Documents

Nestlé SA

Nestlé under fire for destroying orang-utan habitat

Nestlé is ignoring the social and environmental crimes of its palm oil suppliers says Greenpeace ... [Published Mar 19 2010 by The Ecologist]

Entities: Nestlé SA, Habitat, Greenpeace Australia Pacific, Ignorance

First Reported Mar 19 2010 - Updated Mar 19 2010 - 1 Documents

COP15 - UN Climate Change Conference 2009

Regulate geoengineering before it's too late, say MPs

Climate manipulation must be regulated at the UN level to avoid countries taking matters into their own hands, says a committee of MPsInternational rules are necessary to prevent individual countries taking unilateral action to control the earth’s climate ... [Published Mar 19 2010 by The Ecologist]

Entities: Mike Childs, Climate, COP15 - UN Climate Change Conference 2009

First Reported Mar 18 2010 - Updated Mar 18 2010 - 1 Documents

The London Orchard Project: bringing fruit to car parks

Fruit consumption levels in London are woeful, and as a nation we import huge amounts from abroad. Why not grow more, closer to home, amongst the communities that will most benefit?Every year between June and October, the Hackney Marshes in north-east ... [Published Mar 18 2010 by The Ecologist]

Entities: London, Urticaria, Manchester

First Reported Mar 16 2010 - Updated Mar 17 2010 - 3 Documents

Organic farming has sold out and lost its way

The dreams of the early organic pioneers have been subsumed into a rush for global supply chains, strict regulations and fast-selling brands ... [Published Mar 17 2010 by The Ecologist]

Entities: Organic, Agriculture

First Reported Mar 17 2010 - Updated Mar 17 2010 - 1 Documents

Recycling best for everything except garden waste

Government urged to improve recycling facilities after review of waste options finds it has the smallest environmental footprint ... [Published Mar 17 2010 by The Ecologist]

Entities: Recycling, Environment

First Reported Mar 17 2010 - Updated Mar 17 2010 - 1 Documents

Bjørn Lomborg

Bjorn Lomborg: ‘Carbon cuts have got us nowhere in tackling global warming’

Sceptic or realist? Bjorn Lomborg speaks to Tom Levitt about why his ideas on tackling climate change will actually help to solve the crisisTom Levitt: Are you convinced that climate change is both happening and man-made?Bjorn Lomborg: Definitely it is ... [Published Mar 17 2010 by The Ecologist]

Entities: Global Warming/Climate Change, Bjørn Lomborg, Carbon Emissions

First Reported Mar 17 2010 - Updated Mar 17 2010 - 1 Documents

What's on at UK Aware 2010?

Green Directory GeneralFood & DrinkHealth & BeautyEcologistDiscover hundreds of green products and services at UK Aware in London - the UKâ€™s largest green and ethical lifestyle showWhether you're interested in cars, solar panels, testing an electric ... [Published Mar 17 2010 by The Ecologist]

Entities: United Kingdom, Olympia (United States), London, Sustainability, Recycling

First Reported Mar 17 2010 - Updated Mar 17 2010 - 1 Documents

What if we all traded energy between ourselves?

The time may soon be coming when every government will need to think about rationing fossil fuel usage. What's the quickest and most equitable way to do it?This is a difficult time to promote personal carbon rationing. A February poll by Ipsos Mori found ... [Published Mar 17 2010 by The Ecologist]

Entities: COP15 - UN Climate Change Conference 2009, David Fleming, Soil Association, Ipsos MORI

First Reported Mar 16 2010 - Updated Mar 16 2010 - 1 Documents

Climate activists threaten direct action against Scotland's 'Kingsnorth'

Ayrshire Power starts planning process for power station which would be UK's first to use carbon capture and storage ... [Published Mar 16 2010 by The Ecologist]

Entities: Direct action, Scotland, Climate

First Reported Mar 15 2010 - Updated Mar 15 2010 - 1 Documents

Landmark court ruling sees off Redcar property developers

A victory for Teesside residents could have legal implications that help others fighting to preserve green spaces in their communities ... [Published Mar 15 2010 by The Ecologist]

Entities:

First Reported Mar 15 2010 - Updated Mar 15 2010 - 1 Documents

Among the Great Apes by Paul Raffaele

Exploring the lives and behaviour of our close ancestors and the threats they face, this book makes a compelling case for their protection ... [Published Mar 15 2010 by The Ecologist]

Entities: Paul Raffaele

Quotes

"Other harvesting and planting initiatives are also sprouting across London, so it seems the time is ripe for fruit trees and orchards in our city" says Carina

The London Orchard Project: bringing fruit to car parks [The Ecologist - Mar 18 2010]

...'I've been banging on about this for 14 years,' he says. "It may very well not happen, but if it doesn't, we are going to be in such big trouble. One just must not give up." 21st century

What if we all traded energy between ourselves? [The Ecologist - Mar 17 2010]

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