Planet

The Patagonia glaciers are thinning at a rapid rate.

Where you live might have an impact on your health.

Trees and other plants are more effective than thought at reducing city pollution.

Astronomers have discovered a “super Earth” through the Hubble telescope.

Reusing wastewater as drinking water may be an answer to future water needs.

Trees that provide frankincense, one of the wise men’s gifts for baby Jesus, may soon be extinct.

There is reason to believe that 2012 will be the year when we find another habitable planet.

Increasing numbers of people, including environmentalists, are tuning into the idea that human numbers may have reached an excessive level.

The Slow movement is about pausing to reflect on what is happening in your community, celebrating the things that make it unique, preserving local traditions and looking at ways to improve on them.

You’ve heard of hybrid cars and ethanol-blended and diesel fuels, but what about other eco-friendly, auto-related alternatives experts are investigating or perfecting as we speak?

Tribal story successes and how we can learn from their sustainable practices.

Silky-smooth natural fibres made from plant materials are gaining a firm foothold in the clothing industry and, according to those in the know, it’s a green change for the better.