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Ewan continues his journey by ferry from China to Japan but is still unsure if he's taken the most eco-friendly option

Although unpopular and expensive, personal carbon trading may be the next step in tackling climate change

France's tourist haven Mont Saint Michel is threatened. A new scheme to recreate the rock will have dramatic, albeit short-lived, results

Renewable energy created on-site can now be used instead of being exported to the national grid

Rising consumer demand for fish with large quantities of omega-3 fatty acid is putting a strain on marine ecosystem

There's life in that old sagging sofa yet. Restoring furniture is as easy as buying a throw or painting a wardrobe. Andy Hamilton explains how

Current levels of safe chemical exposure may need upgrading in light of new study

Taking responsibility for our actions, fighting for justice and living in harmony with the rest of creation are among the founding principles of every religion. So why is there is no interfaith, or even inter-Christian statement on climate change?

Design is everywhere, deciding how things look, how they work and how systems run. But effective ecodesign is difficult when decisions are made in isolation, says Steve Evans

'Last Chance to See', a new BBC series fronted by Stephen Fry and naturalist Mark Carwardine, seeks out six 'wacky and weird' endangered species

Short-haired bumblebee to be brought back from New Zealand and reintroduced into Kent

New Prime Minister's plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions face strong opposition from Japanese industrial sector

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

German leader's party plans to keep nuclear power stations open beyond 2020

Tree structure will stand without support within 8-10 years says designer