Life behind scars
Sylvia Mac has spent most of her life trying to hide the painful scars that cover her body. At the age of 48, she decided enough was enough
For every scar, a story
In a world that can seem transfixed by perfection, photographer Sophie Mayanne decided to begin documenting people’s scars
Death: no longer such a taboo?
Ever thought about planning your own funeral? Suzanne Bearne – who has arranged hers – asks: are we beginning to engage more openly and honestly with death?
Three good things: harnessing human energy for good
From motion-powered mobile phone chargers to urine-powered electricity; three ways in which human energy is pushing society forward
People take the place of books in the global Human Library
Think you can read people? You can at the Human Library, an international project that aims to dissolve prejudices by getting people to talk to others they wouldn’t ordinarily meet
Are you a human supremacist?
“There is a whole world waiting for us, ready to welcome us home,” says environmental philosopher Derrick Jensen. He explains our near-universal belief in the superiority of humans – and the [...]
As Sweet as Apple Pie
When type 2 diabetic patients made startling improvements after eating good old fashioned apple pie, eye brows were naturally raised.
Peace Tax Seven Await Judgement from European Court
The Peace Tax Seven are awaiting a decision from the European Court ofHuman Rights on whether they should be allowed to divert their taxesfrom military to peaceful uses.
The Findhorn Garden
For books that give a background to the early pioneering stages of the community or for the Findhorn Garden Book you can click here to find a link to the Findhorn Press.
Visions for Environmental Education
The challenge of the environmental crisis demands that children are educated to become responsible citizens and environmental decision makers. If young people are to develop the values, skills [...]
Radical Prince
The Scientific and Medical Network are organising a conference entitled Sustainable Human Health and wellbeing, The Prince of Wales' Practical Vision in Context, on November 15th to mark the [...]
Earth Summit 2002
Mary Robinson, the United Nations Commissioner for Human Rights has endorsed the idea that a legal right to a safe environment should be given the same status as the UN Declaration on Human Rights.
Alternatives in Education
Learning maths through origami caught the imagination of young visitors to the Alternatives in Education in London this September
