The Generator is founded on the simple premise that we should leave the world in better condition than we found it. The news items in this category outline the attempts people have made to do this. They are mainly concerned with our food supply and settlement patterns. The impact that the human race has on the planet.
Series: Tribal survival Previous | Next | Index Rumble in the jungle Could Peru’s uncontacted Amazonian tribes be wiped out by oil giants? Not if they don’t exist … Rory Carroll investigates Rory Carroll The Guardian, Saturday 4 July 2009 Article historyStand on the muddy riverbank at Copal Urco just before dawn and it Continue Reading →
Poor face more hunger as climate change leads to crop failure, says Oxfam • Seasons appear to have shrunk in variety• Storms and heavier rains more common John Vidal, environment editor guardian.co.uk, Sunday 5 July 2009 18.52 BST Article history Hunger may become the defining human tragedy of the century as the climate changes and Continue Reading →
Costa Rica is world’s greenest, happiest country Latin American nation tops index ranking countries by ecological footprint and happiness of their citizens Ashley Seager guardian.co.uk, Saturday 4 July 2009 05.00 BST Article history A rainbow over San Jose in Costa Rica. Photograph: Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters Costa Rica is the greenest and happiest country in Continue Reading →
Why did the government dump its green building regulations plan? Bang goes its promise of efficient homes; bang goes the green new deal. How will the government meet its obligations under the Climate Change Act? I’ve asked this question before, but the mystery seems only to thicken: how in God’s name does the government intend Continue Reading →
Fears for the world’s poor countries as the rich grab land to grow food • UN sounds warning after 30m hectares bought up• G8 leaders to discuss ‘neo-colonialism John Vidal, environment editor guardian.co.uk, Friday 3 July 2009 21.34 BST Article history The acquisition of farmland from the world’s poor by rich countries and international corporations Continue Reading →
Secret letters reveal pulp mill fears By Conor Duffy for The 7.30 Report Posted 1 hour 5 minutes ago Updated 39 minutes ago Video: Leaked documents confirm residents’ fears of foul pulp mill (7.30 Report) Map: Bell Bay 7253 Related Link: Gunns letters: Julian Green to John Gay, July 6, 2005 Related Link: Gunns letters: Continue Reading →