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A Small and Shuffling Life

Why, in this age of freedom, are we so confined? And what can we do to reclaim our lives?

Why will no one answer the obvious, massive question about TTIP?

The astonishing story of how whales keep the oceans alive – and alter the composition of the atmosphere.

How our governments’ crashing contradictions destroy their climate policies.

I describe the grotesque injustice of European farm subsidies – to an audience of farmers.

Children are being airbrushed from our towns and cities. No wonder they stay indoors.

Discussing the corruption of politics with Russell Brand on the Trews.

How my friend’s grandfather went rogue – my second winter’s tale for the festive season.

A winter’s tale that won’t put you off your dinner. Much.

Every child should visit an abattoir. If you disagree, ask yourself why.

The interactions between wildlife and the physical planet are more complex and fascinating than we could ever have imagined.

We are pre-tuned to the natural world; wired to respond to nature.

The great political question of our age is what to do about corporate power. It’s time we answered it.

It’s time to bring the Highland Spring south, and, like Scotland, introduce democracy to this quasi-feudal nation.

Discussing TTIP on the Trews with Russell Brand.

As governments tear down the rules that defend our wildlife from extinction, here’s a positive attempt to stop the wreckage.

The blind pursuit of economic growth stokes a cycle of financial crisis, and wrecks our world.

The mythical tiger pursued by helicopters and armed gendarmes speaks volumes about what is missing from our lives.

Our visions of the future are defined, like the film Interstellar, by technological optimism and political defeatism

This bill of rights for corporations will blow up the sovereignty of parliaments