Archive for July, 2008
Former chief government scientist brands Heathrow third runway ‘White Elephant’ ahead of climate camp
The move towards a low-carbon economy makes a nonsense of airport expansion; clean coal is an “unproven technology”
In an exclusive interview with the Ecologist Film Unit (EFU) Professor Sir David King has said that government plans to expand British airport capacity are both short-sighted and economically unsound. Sir David, until recently the Government’s Chief Scientific [...]
Reprieve for humpback whales after investigation thwarts Greenland’s hunt plans
An Ecostorm investigation with WSPA has acted to convince commissioners at the International Whaling Commission’s (IWC) annual meeting to vote ‘no’ to including ten humpbacks in Greenland’s whaling quota.
The undercover investigation revealed that 25% of whales killed by Greenland – which they are permitted to hunt only for aboriginal subsistence purposes – are sold commercially, [...]
Melting Point: how eco-activists are being targeted with spies, strong arm tactics and news manipulation.
As part of our unique collaboration with The Ecologist, Ecostorm is pleased to announce publication of a new special report and accompanying film “Melting Point: the new frontline in eco-activism” in the July / August edition of the magazine.
Ahead of next month’s ‘Climate Camp’ at Kingsnorth, Kent – where a coalition of campaigners have pledged [...]
