Reviews

Tamsin Omond's personal account of her journey from carefree student to 'climate suffragette' explores the world of climate activism in a manner that can only inspire

Thomas H Greco Jr's new book on money challenges the growth fetish and gives practical examples of how community-based exchange systems can save the economy, and the environment, from collapse

The largest festival of its kind in Europe was smaller this year but still a food lover's dream. Emma Bocking reports

The latest in St John's series of children's books focusing on the adventures of a young girl in Africa, the Elephant's Tale helps bring the realities of conservation to a new audience. Who better to review it than a nine-year-old member of that audience?

We live in an increasingly chemical world. Anyone wanting more information about the dangers will welcome this book by John Wargo

A new book revealing the bizarre, lesser-known behaviour of animals will make you see them in a whole new light

Students at Ridgeway School in Plymouth show concern for ‘the other CO2 problem’ in an award-winning animated film about ocean acidification

Is the entire global ecosystem on the verge of collapse? Anthony D. Barnosky explores the threats facing the natural world and outlines some solutions

A clothing label, a destination shop, and a two-woman fashion powerhouse, Junky Styling has just published a step-by-step guide on how to make its most popular designs

Adam Leith Gollner's new book is a journey of discovery through the science, history, art and politics of fruit

When it comes to playing cards, this is a rigged deck. Rigged, that is, with information on pretty much every single important social, environmental and economic issue humankind is ever likely to face...

Can local people benefit from tourism? This guide takes you through the issues, and lists over 400 ethical holidays

This easy-to-understand guide demystifies the economic system and explains how the 'eco' can be put back into 'economics'

A new book by WWF 'Meeting Environmental Challenges: The Role of Human Identity' makes the case for a new kind of campaigning that sees the person behind the behaviour. Pat Thomas is impressed

Kate Aydin's book is the ideal companion for the green and money-conscious who don't want to lose out on fun

Playful website TheNag.net has created an online forum where users can rant about whatever ethical or environmental issue is bothering them, find solutions and act

Leading UK expert in agro-forestry Martin Crawford shares his knowledge of permaculture forest gardens in this new DVD

Famous for his 'earth from above footage', photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand's new film is a feast for the eyes with a strong ecological message says Polly Cook

Travelling from the UK to the Australia by land and sea is a mission - but it is possible. Ed Hamer is impressed by this travelogue which describes one woman's journey

This book by Wangari Maathai is a manifesto for change whose message is as vital for aid agencies and governments as it is for a woman farming a Kenyan hillside

A new exhibition at the Barbican explores the symbiotic relationship between art, architecture and environmentalism.

This book’s photographs by Adrian Arbib capture the spirit of a movement beginning to find its voice.

An ecological thriller that explains why we must keep the ocean healthy if we are to save ourselves

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