ECOLOGIST

AUGUST 21. 2025

From climate emergency to national renewal

Sir Keir Starmer has presided over a government that so far has failed to address the climate emergency and social inequality. This is the last chance for course correction.

'We must tackle common challenges together'

Britain needs a new comprehensive UK–EU Energy, Climate and Environment Partnership - and we need it now.

AUGUST 19. 2025

Ban bottom trawling in 'protected' zones

Public urged to back ban on destructive fishing in protected areas.

AUGUST 17. 2025

Brazil’s bioeconomy – hope or hype?

As Brazil prepares to host the COP30 conference this November, its adoption of bioeconomics could be a beacon of hope for the world - or another missed opportunity.

AUGUST 15. 2025

Environmentalists targeted on social media

Facebook and other social media platforms need to act to stop intimidation and harassment of environmental protectors - Global Witness.

AUGUST 14. 2025

The art of climate protest

Greenpeace installs Anish Kapoor artwork on Shell platform in North Sea.

AUGUST 13. 2025

A spotlight on the XLinks Morocco project

A huge solar project designed to exploit sunlight in Morocco to provide green energy to the UK will benefit investors, with negative impacts for local communities.

AUGUST 12. 2025

Hosepipe bans won’t save us

The deeper crisis behind the UK’s water shortages.

AUGUST 11. 2025

The nuclear-powered submarine crisis

The escalating problems with Britain's nuclear submarines, both operational and retired, should sound the alarm for Australia and the United States.

AUGUST 8. 2025

Protect biodiversity ‘processes’ – not just pandas

Pandas attract funding and focus in conservation - but systems processes are just as vital.

AUGUST 7. 2025

Military diverting critical materials from renewables

Campaigners say green transition must not be hijacked by military industries or used to undermine the economies of developing countries.

AUGUST 6. 2025

'Tipping points' hope for climate

Social and economic tipping points identified that could prevent catastrophic climate breakdown.

Climate breakdown 'an injustice multiplier'

Simon Pirani reviews 'Climate Injustice: Why We Need to Fight Global Inequality to Combat Climate Change', by Friederike Otto

AUGUST 4. 2025

The global nappy poonami

Big Nappy has convinced parents not to potty train children at the right age - leading to mountains of pollution and some serious health issues.