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Monty Waldin's thirst for good wines leads him to visit a biodynamic farm. More than just a load of bull, he finds, making rich, complex wines requires quality cow manure

It’s the greener way to go, but it seems bicycling can tackle everything from health issues to homelessness. Claire Baylis learns the meaning of true pedal power.

Weather permitting, construction on the Natural House will be underway within months.

US President Barack Obama’s Energy and Environment Plan is perhaps the most ambitious strategy for sustainability the world has ever seen.

A charity has given millions to a biotechnology organisation in an aim to advance the use of biotechnology on crops in developing countries.

The findings of a new study suggests that our increased exposure to information technology has led to a decline in cognitive skills.

While some insurance firms have been forced to go cap-in-hand to the taxpayer, others are busy launching new, even risky products.

From country cousin to king gold, silver is slowly cleaning up its tarnished reputation, writes Matilda Lee

Unsustainable and bad for the environment, industrial viticulture leaves a bad taste in the mouth. Pesticide-free and weed-friendly, biodynamic wine holds the key to an organic revolution.

The eco-conscious Bishop on moral environmentalism and lightening the Church's carbon footprint

A new database aims to prevent unscrupulous pharmaceutical and biotechnology
companies patenting drugs based on traditional Indian medicines and practices.

A flurry of new reports have all suggested that the presence of environmental pollutants is leading to a decline in our mental and physical health.

We can all agree on what the problem is, it’s settling on a solution that’s the difficult part. Mark Anslow explores the complicated world of deforestation

A group of US NGOs have published a letter examining second-generation biofuel technology.

A new study warns that unless new preventative action is taken, Australian Aborigines will experience higher rates of disease and psychological harm.