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Africa's Destruction Driven by Europe’s Biofuel Plans

Africa's Destruction Driven by Europe’s Biofuel Plans

Feature story | November 10, 2010 at 16:24

New research warns of a massive increase in carbon emissions and land conversion to supply biofuels to Europe

A Greener Christmas

A Greener Christmas

Feature story | December 13, 2010 at 12:42

Here we go, ten ways to make this festive season a more sustainable one. Because Christmas shouldn't cost us the earth!

Are Our Lifestyles Really Worth All This?

Are Our Lifestyles Really Worth All This?

Blog entry by Michael Baillie | January 10, 2011

A while back I watched a documentary-type film called Oceans. The whole film was spectacular, but for me one piece was particularly striking. Shot underwater, looking up towards the surface, we slowly panned over what looked like a...

Acid Mine Drainage

Acid Mine Drainage

Feature story | January 27, 2011 at 11:15

Acid mine drainage has been described as a "ticking time bomb", and the recent heavy rains around Gauteng seem to be making a dangerous situation even worse.

Another break for rainforests as palm oil company reveals plan to halt destruction

Blog entry by Laura K | February 10, 2011

Last year Golden Agri Resources' (GAR) biggest claim to fame was being the palm oil arm of notorious forest destroyer Sinar Mas group, Indonesia's largest palm oil and pulp and paper supplier. This is the same company who lost...

25 million hectares of rainforest threatened in DRC

25 million hectares of rainforest threatened in DRC

Feature story | February 28, 2011 at 17:25

New decisions by the DRC government mean that up to 25 million hectares of Congolese rainforest could be sacrificed for industrial exploitation.

Say 'No' to Fracking in the Karoo

Say 'No' to Fracking in the Karoo

Feature story | March 9, 2011 at 12:39

It is not too late! Shell is currently applying for exploration licences in the Karoo and has said that it will include public concerns in the environmental management report.

Greenpeace Identifies High Contamination Levels in Vegetables

Greenpeace Identifies High Contamination Levels in Vegetables

Feature story | April 6, 2011 at 16:43

Greenpeace radiation experts in Japan have discovered high levels of contamination in crops grown on the outskirts of Minamisoma city, further raising concerns over health risks to residents.

The Milk of Chernobyl

The Milk of Chernobyl

Blog entry by Aslihan Tumer | April 18, 2011

As a child, I really didn't like milk. No matter how much my mother tried to add sugar or chocolate to it, I didn't want any. I still don’t like it much — something I can't help thinking about as I come to a remote village in the...

Why GM Foods Won't Solve Hunger in Africa

Why GM Foods Won't Solve Hunger in Africa

Blog entry by Olivia Langhof | August 22, 2011

For many years, the debate has been raging about the future of our food supply and agricultural systems. As agriculture intensifies across the world, more and more small scale farmers are losing their livelihoods. On top of it, they...

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