Citizens of Cáceres, Spain, are opposing lithium mining project that jeopardises World Heritage and sustainable livelihoods at a new extractive frontier.
The largest solar farm in Britain has been given planning permission - producing much needed renewable energy. But what is the impact on the local environment?
There's a dramatic disconnect between the actions people assume will have a positive environmental impact and the ones that make the biggest difference.
Replacing fossil fuels with bioenergy only takes us backwards, continuing our addiction to burning and extraction, and causing extensive ecological damage.
Governments have for years offered incentives for renewable energy - but is it time to take it a step further and begin funding renewable energy projects?