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Letters: Radical changes needed to feed the world
Written on 20 Aug, 2010 at 18:06 in Green Living | viewed times | 0 Comments
John Vidal's review of a compendium on agricultural technologies and the future demand for food recently published by the Royal Society, discussed artificial (or "cultured") meat as a solution for the 21st century (Artificial meat? Food for thought by... (Continue reading)
Into the wild
Written on 20 Aug, 2010 at 18:06 in Green Living | viewed times | 0 Comments
If the kids have spent too much of the summer indoors, it's not too late to get out and discover the wildlife buzzing near you. Here are our top 10 things to do and see outdoors Go pond-dipping When... (Continue reading)
Volunteering in paradise
Written on 20 Aug, 2010 at 18:04 in Green Living | viewed times | 0 Comments
The Seychelles isn't all five-star hotels and honeymooners. A marine conservation project gives volunteers a taste of paradise, and the chance to help save the planet. Plus how to plan your volunteering project For many years I had fantasised... (Continue reading)
Gardens: Solar-powered lighting
Written on 20 Aug, 2010 at 18:02 in Green Living | viewed times | 0 Comments
The days are getting shorter, so begin the fightback with some gorgeous garden lighting – no cabling required Outdoor lighting used to be the preserve of rich folk with garden designers who could put down electricity cables before laying... (Continue reading)
Gulf oil spill: US scientists reject talk of plumes and report 75% of slick has…
Written on 4 Aug, 2010 at 14:59 in Green Living | viewed times | 0 Comments
• Official report says remaining oil is no longer a threat • Critics suggest estimated 1m barrels still in sea US government scientists yesterday raised questions about claims of vast plumes of oil hovering beneath the surface of the... (Continue reading)
Stephen Schneider obituary
Written on 21 Jul, 2010 at 13:06 in Green Living | viewed times | 0 Comments
Pioneering climate change scientist who fought for informed public engagement The American climate scientist Stephen Schneider, who has died aged 65 following a heart attack, would have preferred readers to spend their time studying his books and scientific articles,... (Continue reading)
The heat is on climate change’s ‘bikini babes’
Written on 12 Jul, 2010 at 6:24 in Green Living | viewed times | 0 Comments
Are swimsuit specials a thoughtful, clever way of arousing interest in climate change? Or are they little more than sexist idiocy? Well, it got your attention, otherwise you wouldn't be reading this now. ... (Continue reading)
Eco warrior’s Pacific journey shows how ‘dumb plastic’ is killing our seas
Written on 10 Jul, 2010 at 18:04 in Green Living | viewed times | 0 Comments
David de Rothschild set out on a mammoth ocean crossing aboard his recycled yacht to highlight pollution of Earth's waters – but even he was shocked by what he found "After 100 days at sea," David de Rothschild suggests,... (Continue reading)
‘Climategate’ report: the main points
Written on 7 Jul, 2010 at 13:27 in Green Living | viewed times | 0 Comments
From manipulating data to censoring articles, 150-page report clears scientists of main allegations against them Was it the greatest scandal in modern science or a storm in a teacup whipped up by climate sceptics and an uncritical media? The... (Continue reading)
London air pollution ‘worst in Europe’
Written on 25 Jun, 2010 at 9:26 in Green Living | viewed times | 0 Comments
Britain faces court cases and unlimited fines after dangerous levels of minute particles breach EU levels • Comment: London, the dirty man of Europe • Comment: London, the dirty man of Europe The City of London has been found... (Continue reading)
