With floods in the north of England and no summer in sight what has happened to the weather? Merlin Sheldrake tries to make sense of a record-breaking year for the setting of weather records
Four nuclear power stations would have to be built every week from now on if nuclear power is to play a serious role in reducing carbon dioxide emissions, a report by the Oxford Research Group has concluded.
The Scottish Executive has firmly refused to have nuclear waste buried north of the border, when asked as part of a new government consultation exercise.
Founder of the Slow Food movement and author of the new book Slow Food Nation, Carlo Petrini explains through a translator how a combination of McDonalds and traditional Italian cooking inspired him to found the Slow Food network.
Tim Lang, Professor of Food Policy at City University, highlights Carlo Petrini's impact on food, and calls for us to think outside of our boxes. Food culture needs to change.
Zac Goldsmith introduces Carlo Petrini at the launch of his book, Slow Food Nation, at the RSA in London. Zac stresses the importance of food in changing shopping habits and supply chains.
The Sustainable Communities Bill - the landmark legislation tabled by MP Nick Hurd which promises to be an enabling act for local communities - has passed its third reading in the House of Commons.
Funmi Odulate, vintage guru, says that vintage clothing has something for everyone. It's fun, green and shouldn't have your bank manager on the phone. Possibly...
A major investor in a gas exploration project which has set off a toxic mud-flow has washed its hands of responsibility for the damage caused to homes of thousands of Indonesian people.
A private member's bill that would see supermarkets and other retailers forced to take responsibility for the packaging on their goods has been debated in the Commons.
