Environment

A C4 film says with GM foods Africa might not now be starving

Greens angered over C4 starvation claims

Documentary accusing the green movement of causing starvation in Africa is attacked as 'malicious'.

Inside Environment

Simon Usborne: 'Eric Barone hit 107mph on the slopes of Cerro Negro, before his bike broke in half and he nearly died'

Saturday, 6 November 2010

Going down Westerham Hill recently, which winds down from the North Downs in Kent, I grabbed my drops, stood on my pedals, lowered my head and resisted the urge to brake. Eyes watering, face flushed and heart racing, I looked at my cycle computer as the road flattened out. I had peaked at 51mph.

World mayors vow to fight climate change

Saturday, 6 November 2010

Mayors from some of the world's major cities on Friday vowed to do their part in curbing the carbon emissions blamed for global warming, ahead of a major UN climate meeting later this month.

Dartford's Green Army march on to new ground

Friday, 5 November 2010

Paul Newman: Britain's first eco-friendly arena will be in the FA Cup spotlight when Port Vale arrive at Princes Park tomorrow.

Nature Club: From badgers to blackberries, readers report on their recent wildlife highlights

Friday, 5 November 2010

A family of badgers – two adults and three young – visit my garden. I've taken pictures, but they are so shy they disappear at the slightest sound. The female is the one with the mottled nose. When badgers fight, they often grab their opponent's nose and bite. The pinkish colouring is scar tissue from battles.

Zimbabwe: Camper mauled to death by lions

Friday, 5 November 2010

Five lions mauled a holidaymaker to death while he showered under a tree at a campsite in a Zimbabwe nature reserve.

Helping the environment is in the jeans

Friday, 5 November 2010

International denim brand Levi's becomes the latest in a number of clothing companies helping consumers reduce their environmental footprint one outfit at a time.

From waste to vacuum - unique designs from salvaged plastic

Friday, 5 November 2010

Pictures have been released of the five vacuum cleaners made out of plastic recovered from the world's oceans as part of the 'Vac from the sea' project.

Weekly green review: Green Awards, solar keyboards, Smart Move

Friday, 5 November 2010

A recap of this week's environmental and household developments.

Weekly green agenda: Sustainable ICT

Friday, 5 November 2010

ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) has developed at an explosive rate since the internet started to become popular in the early 1990s. Since that time technologies have focused on making our lives more "high-tech," easier, and more integrated. However organizers of the ICT for Sustainable Homes conference (November 17-19) argue that the next challenge for ICT lies not in making our lives easier, but in making our lives more sustainable.

Thai chicken better than most British production, says RSPCA

Thursday, 4 November 2010

Shoppers who care about animal welfare should shun standard British chicken and buy meat imported from thousands of miles away in Thailand, according to the RSPCA.

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