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Climate change should be billed as a 'health' not 'environmental' disaster
Ecologist
22nd July, 2010
Public may be more likely to accept responsibility for climate change and support mitigation action if they see it as a threat to human health, suggests research more...
Why we should grow and eat more seaweed
Eifion Rees
20th July, 2010
It's one of the healthiest, most versatile 'weeds' around. Asian countries have enjoyed the benefits for centuries. So where is the market for homegrown UK seaweed? more...
Commonly prescribed drugs linked to shrimp population decline
Ecologist
7th June, 2010
Study finds that antidepressants in waste water flowing into rivers and estuaries can make coastal marine shrimps more susceptible to predators more...
Report lists top ten countries at risk of water shortages
Ecologist
29th June, 2010
Sub-Saharan African countries top list of those with most vulnerable water supplies as report warns of 'looming crisis' in both Asia and Africa from pollution and depletion of natural water resources more...
Our broken healthcare system
Edward Goldsmith
July-Aug-Sept 1980
In the tenth anniversary edition of the Ecologist, Edward Goldsmith took aim at a misguided approach to healthcare in industrialised countries, arguing instead for an ecological approach to both our physical and social illsmore...
Storing food safely in plastic containers
Catherine Zandonella
24th June, 2010
There are certain rules of thumb when it comes to storing, freezing and heating food in plastic containers. Read on to find out how to use plastics safely more...
Ban 'toxic' trans fats and junk food adverts says NHS watchdog
Ecologist
23rd June, 2010
More than 40,000 premature deaths could be prevented with healthier food rules including a ban on takeaways near schools and reduced salt and fat levels in processed foods more...
Industry lobbying sees EU reject 'traffic light' food labelling
Ecologist
17th June, 2010
Food industry spent €1 billion euros lobbying against proposals to help consumers make 'healthy meal' choices with a system of red, green and amber labels on the front of food packaging more...
Workplace cancer costing 8,000 lives a year
Ecologist
15th June, 2010
Research is the first attempt to quantify the higher cancer risk faced by men and women working in construction and doing shift work, but cancer charities say study is outdated more...
Fatal Bhopal pesticide plant disaster sees first convictions
Ecologist
7th June, 2010
A twenty-five year wait for first convictions relating to the gas leak at Bhopal chemical plant in India ends, but the contamination of the local environment and population continues more...
Lack of drinking fountains in parks makes kids buy fizzy drinks
Ecologist
4th June, 2010
Children may be more likely to turn to sugary drinks and ice-creams because of a lack of working water fountains in public parks in the UK, says campaign group more...
Shea butter: a natural moisturiser that's food for the skin
Matilda Lee & Laura Sevier
1st June, 2010
The low-down on one of the best natural skin moisturisers and a guide to which products contain it more...
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Tesco, Boots and Subway accused of selling unethical tuna
Ecologist
24th May, 2010
Research shows that high street chains using 'dolphin-friendly' claim on tuna tins are misleading customers about damage to other marine wildlife including turtles more...
Pesticide residue exposure linked to ADHD in children
Ecologist
20th May, 2010
Parents urged to wash fruits and vegetables before eating after study finds commonly used pesticides may contribute to ADHD in children more...
Uncertainity over mobile phone and brain cancer links
Ecologist
18th May, 2010
Largest study to date finds increased tumour risk for heavy mobile phone users but says 'biases and errors' make use of these findings impossible more...
US Cancer Institute issues stark warning on environmental cancer risk
Ecologist
17th May, 2010
A leading US research body has said the range of confirmed or suspected carcinogens to which we are exposed on a daily basis is cause for serious concern, but UK campaign groups refuse to change their views more...
What is the health impact of air pollution?
Andrew Marszal
20th April, 2010
After the Clean Air Acts banished the smogs of the 50s and 60s, many thought that air pollution problems had disappeared. They were wrong more...
'Toxic stew' of chemicals causing male fish to carry eggs
Suzanne Goldenberg
21st April, 2010
Intersex fish, found across the US, result from a mix of drugs that mimic natural hormones, say scientists more...
Behind the label: talcum powder
Pat Thomas
13th April, 2010
Keeping your baby's bottom soft and dry shouldn't mean exposing it to a potentially harmful and environmentally costly substance more...
Farm pesticides linked to skin cancer
Ecologist
7th April, 2010
Large-scale study highlights agricultural chemicals as a possible risk factor behind rising rates of melanoma in the US more...
How to campaign for better school food
Laura Sevier
25th March, 2010
All you need to know to get fresher, healthier and greener food into your child's school - from nurseries to primary and secondary schools more...
Human waste could be fertiliser and power source
Ecologist
24th March, 2010
Many of the substances that make wastewater a pollutant can also be useful as fertilisers for agriculture and in generating gases for small power stations, says report more...
How long until health foods become illegal?
Chris Milton
23rd March 2010
A huge number of UK citizens take food supplements or buy health food products, yet new legislation threatens to either remove these items from our shelves, restrict their dosages or ban them from making any health claims more...
Jackie Schneider: local authorities must protect children, not catering firms
Laura Sevier
23rd March, 2010
Vocal school food campaigner Jackie Schneider on parent power, the importance of cooking from scratch and why free school meals would be the most cost-effective solution more...
Air pollution death toll could hit 50,000 a year, say MPs
Ecologist
22nd March 2010
UK’s poor air quality is a bigger killer than passive smoking, road traffic accidents and obesity says parliamentary committee more...Members
