Resurgence & Ecologist Magazine
Resurgence remains one of the best antidotes to the superficial banalities and mindless materialism that grips contemporary society.
Jonathon Porritt
Resurgence & Ecologist offers positive perspectives on a range of engaging topics covering ecology, social justice, philosophy, spirituality, sustainable development and the arts - an eclectic mix that cannot be found anywhere else.
Published bi-monthly, each beautifully illustrated issue contains feature articles by respected writers, news from the frontline of the environmental movement, ideas on ethical living, book reviews, recipe columns, humour, poetry and arts profiles. Past contributors include Margaret Atwood, Michael Morpurgo, Antony Gormley, Rowan Williams, Vandana Shiva and Polly Higgins ... the list goes on.
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Feature articles
The Green Munias
Sahil Zutshi reports on a conservation project that is restoring natural habitat in forests of Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, home to five of the eight species of munias found in India. The project aims to build a better home for the green munias currently threatened by habitat loss, unmanaged tourism, pesticides and the risk from trapping.
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Fenced In
Colin Tudge takes a look at farming and land ownership throughout the years, highlighting the need for a new generation of farmers and radical reform of food production. "What's really needed is a far more egalitarian economy so that no one is too poor to live with dignity and no one is damagingly rich."
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Nourishing the Community
Dee Woods, co-founder of Granville Community Kitchen, talks about what resilience means to her and the Granville community. Since 2004 the community kitchen has grown from serving around 50 families to over 200 and has created a safe space for the most disaffected to raise their voices to advocate for structural change at local, national and international level.
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Welcome to London
An innovative walking project set up by Fences & Frontiers is helping refugees and asylum seekers feel welcome in London. Jini Reddy reports on a project that offers a chance for people to build friendships, practice language skills and gain a sense of community. Never Walk Alone is a much-needed grassroots community initiative bringing people together.
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Seasonal Light
Winter days may be shorter, but this is a time when we can find hidden treasures within the landscape. Kathryn Aalto savours this time of reflection, appreciating the beauty of a changing landscape and the opportunity to look within. She encourages us to "Set time aside to intentionally watch how the shadows from the low winters sun differ from high summer sun shadows."
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Seeing into the Life of Things
In his final piece for Resurgence, Poetry Editor, Peter Abbs shares a selection of poems that bear witness to the extraordinary power of observing and connecting, of perception transforming into vision, and joy and harmony opening our eyes to the deep nature of things.
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The Last Word
Kate Blincoe is emersed in places and landscapes around the globe as she reviews The Last Word by Nancy Campbell - a writer described as "deft, dangerous and dazzling" by former poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy. Written during lockdown, this book is a celebration of our connection to the world through language and reminds us of the need for healthy, resilient environments.
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Celebrating A Great American Tradition
Peter Reason reviews A Wild Love for the World: Joanna Macy and the Work of Our Time. Editor Stephanie Kaza has brought together a unique collection of writing by and about Joanna Macy including contributions from 42 people around the world. Interweaving personal narratives with pieces that expand on Macy's work, this collection is a testament to the work and influence of a gifted educator and deep thinker.
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