A new book on climate change brings a refreshing, visual, gag-filled view of a complex topic, writes Edgar Vaid - while including some surprisingly advanced science. The relentless jokiness may be a bit much for adult readers, but will be a hit with the young ones. And that is, after all, what it's all about.
There is much merit in the cliché that 'a picture is worth a thousand words', writes Edgar Vaid, but 'Our Beautiful, Fragile World' suggests that great photography complemented by explanatory text is worth even more ...
As plans go ahead for the UK’s first new nuclear plant in twenty years, Edgar Vaid reviews a film that takes a look at the issues surrounding the use of nuclear power by our neighbours across the Channel ...
Edgar Vaid reviews the biography of a man who, after a supernatural experience, takes it upon himself to clone species of tree that he deems 'special'; trees that he believes may be crusaders in the fight against global warming ...
Edgar Vaid reviews a unique documentary that takes the viewer behind the scenes of front line animal rescue in Bolivia - a poor but proud country that said NO to animal cruelty........
Edgar Vaid reviews Eric Dinerstein's latest book, and whilst reflecting on our apparent obsession with seeking out the 'rare', discovers that it's all rather relative.......
In responding to an article about the conservation of ring ouzels for their own sake, Edgar Vaid considers the wider issues raised by the management of heather moorlands to conserve grouse for shooting......
Edgar Vaid reviews a book which aims to convey the knowledge revealed by current climate research through the power of images, graphics, and case studies.
Edgar Vaid reviews “Convivial Policies for the Inevitable” by Michael Bassey which warns we may be forced to start relating to each other in long-forgotten ways, because there is no alternative.
A film-maker, a writer, a peace walker, a primatologist - these are just a few of the 11 activists who have contributed to a new book that claims there is an activist in us all. Edgar Vaid reviews Small World, Big Ideas..
Edgar Vaid reviews a compilation of six essays by leading environmental thinkers, including Ecologist editor-in-chief, Satish Kumar. Each essay is based on a book that has become an environmental classic.
