Perverse government subsidies impede sustainable business

In first of a new series on perverse subsidies, Roger Cowe explores the harmful effects they have on the environment, economy and across society . . . → continue reading..: Perverse government subsidies impede sustainable business

Perenco’s environmental consultancy buried evidence of Amazon tribe

Daimi Peru withheld evidence found by anthropologists for indigenous people living near the oil company’s operations, a leaked report reveals . . . → continue reading..: Perenco’s environmental consultancy buried evidence of Amazon tribe

Water policy needs ‘radical’ change to protect people and environment

Ahead of Rio+20, a report is calling for a joined-up approach to managing the world’s water, land and energy demands . . . → continue reading..: Water policy needs ‘radical’ change to protect people and environment

UK families waste £270 a year on discarded food

Most families massively underestimate the amount of food they throw away each week, according to new research . . . → continue reading..: UK families waste £270 a year on discarded food

Only biofuels will cut plane emissions

We need something that can deliver emission reductions from existing fleets of planes – and the solution already exists . . . → continue reading..: Only biofuels will cut plane emissions

Charles Rothschild’s incredible legacy on the Wildlife Trust’s 100th birthday

A hundred years ago today, Rothschild created the first organisation committed to protecting the UK’s wildlife areas . . . → continue reading..: Charles Rothschild’s incredible legacy on the Wildlife Trust’s 100th birthday

Greenpeace reprimanded over ‘irresponsible’ ad campaign

Website campaign called for donations to support direct action protests against power station chimneys . . . → continue reading..: Greenpeace reprimanded over ‘irresponsible’ ad campaign

EU hails airline emissions tax a success

More than 99% of major airlines comply with first step of Europe’s scheme to charge them for carbon emissions . . . → continue reading..: EU hails airline emissions tax a success

Kenyan TV show ploughs lone furrow in battle to improve rural livelihoods

A reality TV programme is providing Kenya’s farmers with vital tips; its creator wonders why rich countries aren’t doing the same . . . → continue reading..: Kenyan TV show ploughs lone furrow in battle to improve rural livelihoods

Ferrari to launch its first hybrid car; a snip at 527,000

The Enzo hybrid will be the carmaker’s most powerful model and will cut fuel consumption by 40% . . . → continue reading..: Ferrari to launch its first hybrid car; a snip at 527,000

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