Summer

Forests play a vital role locally and globally, and a new festival taking place this summer in the UK will creatively explore this by bringing together forests, arts, ideas and music. The Ecologist will be there, and ELIZABETH WAINWRIGHT explains how you could win a family weekend ticket to be there too!

From renewable energy to recycling, an increasing number of festivals are adding green initiatives to the line-up. Mark Briggs takes a look at whether their eco-friendly claims stack up

Eco-friendly womenswear is topping the fashion charts and, says Robert Phillips, menswear isn’t far behind

Asparagus, broccoli and summer squash are just some of the in-season British veg available this month. The Vegetarian Society’s Alex Connel picks his top five

As summer sets in, Andy Hamilton grabs his tongs and invites you to have a sizzling and sustainable barbecue

Around 15 million Britons endure this three-season affliction. Pat Thomas looks at causes, treatments and drug-free tactics.