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The former World Bank chief economist says US needs to overcome its internal politics to enable world to tackle climate change

World's leading forest certification scheme is not doing enough to prevent the sourcing of unsustainable wood, say activists

Two quintessential parts of the English countryside, the pond and the hedgerow, are in need of more attention

A pioneering Disney nature film has become a powerful tool to protect threatened flamingos on Tanzania's Lake Natron

Last week saw the launch of Brixton's local currency, the Brixton Pound, with much fanfare. In this interview, we get the details on the new notes from Duncan Law

Tamzin Pinkerton & Rob Hopkins's new book, Local Food, is an indispensable guide for anyone interested in creating a local food group. Here's an extract to whet your appetite...

US company has too much influence over market and is partly to blame for recent high food prices

Green Revolution architect Norman Borlaug is credited with 'feeding India'. But the feat took more than hybrid varieties and fertiliser, and it will take a much more sophisticated approach to help Africa feed itself

Few people in policy work have nice things to say about the Treasury, especially if you produce reports challenging economic growth. So Sarkozy's recent move on GDP is welcome

Companies should counter organic groups' criticisms of food technologies to convince consumers to accept biotechnology and irradiation, says US study

Ruling would allow NGOs and individuals to challenge environmental damage in courts without prohibitive financial risks

Okay so not much happens most of the time... but for anyone interested in building a hydro-electric turbine these live images of a micro-hydropower project construction in Cumbria make compelling viewing

If you're willing risk life and limb on a sea journey towards better economic prospects, what will you risk when climate change has devastated your home?

Aviation sector wants to avoid a closed trading scheme and forced carbon emissions cuts

It's the logo we all look for when buying furniture and wood products. But the Forest Stewardship Council has come in for some serious criticism. Matilda Lee looks at both sides of the argument