The Ecologist

The Ecologist is a British environmental media outlet and journal, originally founded in 1970 in London and now based in Devon. It is dedicated to deep investigative reporting, ecological systems thinking, and the intersection of social and environmental justice. Unlike mainstream environmental news, it prioritizes radical systemic critiques over "green" consumerism, offering a platform for voices that challenge the core structures of industrial society. The publication is renowned for its hard-hitting investigations, long-form essays, and pioneering work in ecological economics. Its content is designed to "join the dots" between global crises - from climate breakdown and biodiversity loss to corporate malfeasance and the failures of neoliberalism - providing activists and the public with the intellectual tools needed for systemic change. The Ecologist maintains its radical independence as a non-profit project of The Resurgence Trust. It is funded primarily through memberships, philanthropic grants, and reader donations, deliberately eschewing the corporate advertising model that dominates mainstream media. This charitable structure allows it to tackle high-stakes stories, such as its famous 1998 investigation into Monsanto, that many commercial outlets avoid for fear of legal or financial reprisal. Recognized globally for over 50 years as a trailblazer of the environmental movement, The Ecologist has evolved from a niche academic journal into a vital hub for climate justice. It remains a trusted reference for those seeking to understand the deep-rooted causes of ecological collapse and to explore regenerative alternatives like degrowth and the Green New Deal.