Planet

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.

Need some inspiration on how to make sure your celebration won’t cost the earth? Here are some eco-friendly tips on how to create a day you won’t forget.

The fundamental problem with genetic modification is that it involves corporations owning parts of the food chain.

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.

Did you know that changing your diet can help to reduce your carbon footprint? You don’t have to adopt a strict vegan diet to ensure our planet remains healthy.

Before we get into today’s business, I should take a moment to explain my purpose in this blog. The name of the blog is a dead giveaway really…here we look at the world through the prism of a glass turnip; we see the world as it really is. We take on environmental and social issues […]