In the current issue
In this issue (Sep/Oct) we focus on stories of hope and inspiration from people doing extra-ordinary things. We asked 'Who are your Heroes for Nature?' and now profile some of your choices including Octavia Hill, a founder of the National Trust, Wangari Maathai, who launched the Green Belt tree-planting movement in Kenya, and Berta Cáceres, the Indigenous peoples' rights campaigner assassinated last year.
We also feature a photography project on land regeneration in cities and the people growing food, restoring the land and providing an alternative to the destructive chains of global agro-industry.
In an exclusive interview, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, one of Tibetan Buddhism's senior figures, talks about the environmental initiatives his spiritual beliefs have inspired, and Oliver Tickell interviews James Thornton from ClientEarth about his work to make governments accountable if they fail to enforce environmental laws.
In this issue you'll also find extended arts pages; eclectic perspectives from our regular columnists; and a wide selection of books and topics covered in our reviews section. We hope you enjoy the featured articles from this issue and invite you to find more about Resurgence & Ecologist magazine and membership of The Resurgence Trust.
Feature articles
Trusting and Cultivating the Wild
Vandana Shiva combats the prevailing economic model and the destruction it has wrought. To counterbalance it we must transition to a post-fossil-fuel economy. It will take all our energies to make the systematic changes necessary.
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Learning from Nature's Laws and Lores
Liz Hosken, of the Gaia Foundation, reports on a campaign for Earth Jurisprudence inspired by Indigenous wisdom. It challenges modern law and replaces it with an understanding of law that will re-frame our relationship to Nature.
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Day of the Doughnut
Renegade economist Kate Raworth challenges our obsession with continued economic growth and presents a model with human wellbeing at the centre. She argues: a healthy economy is one in which individuals, communities and environment can thrive.
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The Crushing Embrace of Mother Earth
Clive Hamilton unravels preconceived ideas around the Anthropocene and notions of human domination over the Earth. In contrast he foresees an Earth that is increasingly hostile and alien, on which humans will struggle to survive.
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A Shockwave for Our Screens
The film A Plastic Ocean highlights our addiction to plastic and the catastrophic consequences for our oceans, marine life and the environment across the globe. A powerful and disturbing documentary that is surely a wake up call for us all.
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Human Scale Revisited
Jonathon Porritt reviews Human Scale Revisited: A New Look at the Classic Case for a Decentralist Future by Kirkpatrick Sale and discovers a timely, analytical work that clearly lays out the case for action - and the consequences of doing nothing.
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More than a magazine
Resurgence Poetry Prize
The Resurgence Poetry Prize, with the Poetry School, is the world's first major ecopoetry award. Three prizes will be awarded for original and previously unpublished ecopoems in English. With a first prize of £5,000 for the best single poem embracing ecological themes.
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Job Vacancy: Editor, The Ecologist
The Resurgence Trust is seeking a new Editor of The Ecologist website, one of the most distinguished titles in environmental journalism. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day running of www.theecologist.org
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Beatrice Forshall Gallery
Beatrice Forshall is artist in residence with the Cambridge Conservation Initiative, a collaboration between researchers, policy makers and practitioners from the University of Cambridge and leading biodiversity conservation organisations. 'Tiger' appears in the Sep/Oct issue of Resurgence & Ecologist.
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New Books available in the online shop
We've added a new selection of books to the Resurgence shop, including books on gardening and sustainable living, vegetarian cookery, activism and the art of ageing gracefully. Something for everyone.
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Free sample copy
Enjoy a free pdf issue of Resurgence & Ecologist magazine. Within the pages of this unique magazine you'll find thought-provoking articles on the latest environmental, ethical and social issues, plus opinion, ideas and stunning art.
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The Resurgence Story
To mark 50 years at the forefront of environmental publishing, we've made a short video all about the magazine, now published as Resurgence & Ecologist, and the environmental charity behind it - The Resurgence Trust.
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Picture Credits
Web banner image: Shepherd's Cottage, by Rebecca Vincent; Trusting and Cultivating the Wild: Genesis by Jethro Buck; Learning from Nature's Laws: Photography courtesy, The Gaia Foundation; Day of the Doughnut: Graphics courtesy of doughnuteconomics.org; The Crushing Embrace of Mother Earth: Resolution, 2014, Joel Rea; A Shockwave for Our Screens: Photograph © Greenpeace; Still Thinking Small: Artwork © Mouni Feddag courtesy of Bright Art Licensing
