Reforestation 'critical' for UK climate plan
A report calling for radical reforestation of UK outlined how trees could help slow climate change.
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Sand martin scandal raises net issue
A viral video of migratory sand martins returning from Africa and unable to access nest sites due to netting has sparked outrage.
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Five tips for sustainable fashion
How to dress well while protecting the environment.
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Wicked Leeks Ellis
Wicked Leeks' new cartoonist with his take on sustainability, food politics, and anything in between.
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Welcome to Wicked Leeks
Introducing the new online magazine for sustainable food and ethical business.
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How Instagram changed the way we eat
The picture-perfect social platform has changed the way we see food, but at what price, asks Emily Muddeman.
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Is there a gender imbalance in farming?
Where's the catch?
Overfishing and pollution has led to a crisis in our seas. Is there such a thing as a sustainable fish?
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What is responsible capitalism?
Sustainability: A luxury you can't afford
How can sustainable food ever become mainstream against a backdrop of austerity Britain?
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Protecting crops without chemicals
From baking powder to seaweed, organic growers have a treasure chest of unlikely techniques to protect crops without artificial chemicals.
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- Cartoon
The irony of a vegan Easter
With the rise of veganism comes an increase in dairy-free Easter offerings… but perhaps chocolatiers should consider their mould choices too. Arlo is covering Wicked Leeks Ellis.
By Ellis - 18th April 2019
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- News from the farm
- Soil
Staying off our knees
Guy Singh-Watson explains how after 30 years of organic farming, Riverford have become pretty good at controlling weeds.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 17th April 2019
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- Eating & drinking
- Recipes
Five asparagus recipes to enjoy this spring
Tender, sweet and delicate – the flavour of asparagus just can’t be beaten. For an organic farmer though, asparagus is the ultimate challenge with weeds being the major problem.
By Kirsty Hale - 17th April 2019
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- Climate change
- Organics
Organic climate report is ‘naïve’, says Riverford founder
Guy Singh-Watson has hit back against a new study that claims organic food has a higher climate impact than its conventional counterpart.
By Nina Pullman - 18th December 2018
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- Climate change
- Politics
David Attenborough speaks out at COP24
Naturalist and TV presenter David Attenborough used his speech at the climate summit COP24 to urge governments and countries to take action on behalf of the world’s people.
By Nina Pullman - 10th December 2018
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- Soil
End ‘violence’ against soil to protect future of food
Treating soil less violently and moving away from a ‘one solution fits all’ approach to agriculture could help ensure food production can continue for future generations.
By Nina Pullman - 30th November 2018
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- Ethical business
- Packaging
- Plastic
Reduce, not recycle, is Greenpeace plastic message
Recycling plastic does not go far enough to tackle to scale of the pollution crisis and instead the focus should be on using less in the first place, acccording to leading NGO.
By Nina Pullman - 26th November 2018
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- Environment & ethics
- Packaging
'Farm-to-bin' will shape next era of sustainability
The definition of what people understand by sustainability is expanding, according to a new report.
By Nina Pullman - 15th November 2018
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- Politics
- Climate change
Monbiot-backed group takes direct action to highlight climate emergency
A new direct action group demanding action on climate change is currently obstructing access to key government buildings as part of a week of non-violent uprising.
By Nina Pullman - 15th November 2018
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