‘ETHICAL LIVING FOCUS’ Archives
ENVIRONMENT OWNERSHIP
INTERVIEW: IAN SWINGLAND Could the free market approach be the answer to reducing our carbon emissions? Ian Swingland, founder of the Durrell Institute believes it could.
ANIMALS & PLEASURE
INTERVIEW: JONATHAN BALCOME Animals are not just focussed on survival and procreation, they also feel and seek out pleasure. That’s the premise behind Jonathan Balcombe’s book “Pleasure Kingdom”. So, what evidence is there to support this?
PEACE & BUSINESS
INTERVIEW: DAN SMITH Can business influence peace? Should local businesses be included in a peace process? These are some of the questions addressed by Dan Smith, Secretary General of International Alert, in the book “Local Business, Local Peace”.
HOW AID WORKS
INTERVIEW: GILES BOLTON Whether its making poverty history, bringing clean water to people, or improving education – many projects in the developing world are funded through aid money. So where does this money come from and how effective is it? Giles Bolton is author “Poor Story; How Globalisation and Good Intentions have failed the [...]
ETHICAL GOODS
INTERVIEW: CHRIS ARNOLD As we all tighten our belts and keep an eye on our spending – what impact is that having on the purchase of ethical goods? Chris Arnold is author of “Ethical Marketing and the New Consumer".
STOCKPILING AID
INTERVIEW: HOWARD SHARMAN When a disaster struck country really needs help – we’re not that great at getting it to them. Its not through lack of desire, its because the items that are needed have to be sourced, then transported – and it all takes time. However Howard Sharman from Advance Aid suggests that stockpiling key items in key [...]
GREEN ENERGY
INTERVIEW: DOUG STEWART When you sign up to a green energy tariff – does that mean you are actually getting green electricity coming into your home? Doug Stewart is the Chief Executive of Green Energy UK Plc.
