Humanity has already had four major ecological collapses: how …
WEBFeb 27, 2012 · The third collapse was the end of the Roman Empire. During the height of the Roman Empire, in the second century AD to the fifth century AD, we were pumping out as much air pollution as we were in the mid Victorian periods. This was a monumentally industrial culture. By the 4th century AD, there were just three major agricultural organisations ...
The impacts of 'eco-tourism'
WEBJan 18, 2019 · The eco-tourism movement has continued to impact where people choose to spend their vacations. Eco-tourism serves to promote increased environmental awareness, sustainable communities, cultural experiences and environmental preservation and conservation. Yet the inherent nature of tourism demands that there be developments, which haven't always ...
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 ...
The Living Machine: an ecological approach to poo
WEBJun 8, 2010 · The Living Machine® system at Old Trail School in Ohio is an advanced wetland system, composed of three different wetland processes which treat 5,000 gallons of wastewater per day. Photo courtesy of Worrell Water Technologies, LLC. The next generation. Worrell’s most recent development borrows its inspiration from tidal wetlands.
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WEB2 days ago · ABOUT US. The Ecologist is an environmental news and analysis website with a focus on environmental, social and economic justice. Our aim is to educate and inform as many people as possible about the wonders of nature, the crisis we face and the best solutions and methods in managing that crisis.
Learning the language of nature
WEBJun 25, 2020 · Our living planet has a language of its own, and we must become literate. Art, spirituality and epidemiology do not often intersect. But when they do, it’s worth taking a closer look, especially when the emerging perspective can help us respond to epidemics such as Covid-19 in a more constructive manner. The current global health crisis is an ...
The failures of animal testing
WEBMar 29, 2021 · Killed. A 2019 Ipsos MORI report revealed a growing shift in attitudes towards animal experiments in the UK with two thirds of those surveyed concerned about the use of animals in research, and more people disagreeing with the use of dogs (86 percent against), monkeys (86 percent against) and …
Spiritual Ecology: 10 Practices to Reawaken the Sacred ... - The …
WEBJul 17, 2017 · Vaughan-Lee and Hart present 10 simple practices, which could perhaps also be described as attitudes or approaches to life. Some are focused on everyday tasks, such as cooking, cleaning, walking, breathing and gardening, while others are more overtly spiritual practices such as prayer and reflections upon death.
Can religion help save the planet's wildlife and environment?
WEBSep 27, 2017 · Buddha taught the concepts of interdependence cause and effect (karma) and doing the right thing (dharma).The ‘Thripitaka’ (Three Baskets of Buddha’s teachings) the Buddha expressed his views on environmental protection. In the Vinaya (rules laid down by Buddha) all forms of plants are to be protected and trees must not be cut.
The racial capitalist climate patriarchy
WEBDec 10, 2021 · Women and Feminists for Climate Justice are taking on the Racial Capitalist Climate Patriarchy. Climate breakdown is the hot toxic breath of the white supremacist capitalist patriarchy. Women, feminists and LGBTQIA2S+ peoples across the planet have been claiming for decades that the climate crisis has patriarchal roots.
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