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WEB3 days ago · The Ecologist is a website that covers topics such as biodiversity, climate breakdown, activism, and radical love. Read stories, opinions, and analysis from experts and activists on the latest environmental issues and challenges.
Ecopolis: The emergence of 'regenerative cities' - The Ecologist
WEBJul 11, 2013 · Learn how some cities are transforming their metabolism from a linear throughput of resources to a circulating system, where resources are recycled, renewables are maximised and consumption and pollution is greatly reduced. Discover the concept of 'regenerative development' and its practical examples from around the world.
Rising pollution is endangering species - The Ecologist
WEBOct 4, 2019 · The web page reports on a study that shows how climate change, pollution and human actions have caused 318 animal extinctions and threatened 7,522 species worldwide. It also reveals which countries have experienced the most animal extinction and endangerment over the past decade.
The impacts of 'eco-tourism' - The Ecologist
WEBJan 18, 2019 · Eco-tourism can benefit local communities, cultures and environments, but also pose negative effects such as habitat destruction, wildlife exploitation and cultural distortion. Learn how to plan a sustainable vacation that respects the environment and supports conservation efforts.
Should governments take more responsibility for the environment?
WEBMay 8, 2018 · Global reach. Many people are arguing for governments to take more responsibility for the environment. While there’s always an opposing side, there are some good reasons to hold the government to higher levels of accountability regarding climate change. Read on for some reasons governments can make a bigger impact if they take more action to ...
Invasive species and the environment - The Ecologist
WEBDec 10, 2020 · Learn how invasive species harm the environment, economy and human health, and what can be done to prevent and reduce them. The article explains the sources, impacts and solutions of non-native plants and animals that cause damage.
A beginner's guide to permaculture gardening - The Ecologist
WEBMar 30, 2010 · Learn how to grow food sustainably using permaculture principles, such as observation, diversity, zoning, mulching and stacking. Find out how to create a forest garden, attract natural predators and avoid pesticides.
Insights into the Serengeti ecosystem - The Ecologist
WEBNov 15, 2019 · American ethologist Richard Despard Estes is a world authority on the wildebeest (gnu) and their epic migration through the Serengeti national park in Tanzania (including the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the gateway to the Serengeti), an extension of the Masai Mara ecosystem in neighbouring Kenya.Estes, now age 91, received his doctorate in vertebrate zoology from Cornell University following ...
The truth about peat moss - The Ecologist
WEBJan 25, 2013 · Peat moss is a natural, organic resource that can be harvested sustainably from peat bogs, which are vital wetland ecosystems. Learn how the Canadian peat industry is committed to responsible management, restoration and conservation of peatlands, and how peat moss benefits the soil and the environment.
Making time: working less to save the planet - The Ecologist
WEBJun 8, 2021 · An article that explores the degrowth approach to environmental sustainability and its implications for working time reduction. It discusses the benefits and challenges of working less, the role of policy measures and the limits of degrowth as a political strategy.
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