From fossil fuel generated electricity to unreliable batteries, electric cars haven’t always lived up to the hype. But with the launch of the Vauxhall Ampera, could all that be about to change? Ruth Styles reports
… Slightly at odds with this rose-tinted vision of municipal history is the basket from … next room and you’ll find a classic car fan’s vision of heaven. From the lumbering touring …
From wood chips to lights that turn themselves off, Lake Garda’s Lefay Resort and Spa offers an unusually green experience to travellers. What’s more, says Ruth Styles, the views of the lake and mountains are sensational
… wasn’t looking at a frighteningly industrial vision of the future; I was contemplating a …
Specs might be the accessory du jour but metal and plastic glasses come at a heavy cost to the planet. Luckily, Herrlicht’s chic wooden frames are the perfect alternative
… found that 40 percent of adults with 20:20 vision would think about wearing clear frames …
From chronic mismanagement to increased demand, Fred Pearce’s analysis of the issues surrounding water supply is compelling and infuriating by turns, says Jeff Holman
… if we do nothing - and it isn’t a happy vision. The massive scope of the problem is …
From recycling schemes to conserving green spaces, Ruth Styles rounds up the UK's eco-friendliest places to live
… for Forum for the Future. ‘It takes time, vision and long-term planning. What they [the … last year has seen steady improvement in provisions for public transport and cycling. …
Making Ghana’s cocoa sector more sustainable isn’t the easiest of tasks but for the Louis Bolk Institute’s Christian Mensah that’s all part of the job. Ruth Styles caught up with him to find out how he’s doing it
… and better coordination.’ RS: Do you envision a role for conservation groups as well? … technical assistance providers share a common vision and play their particular role to bring … the high demand for certified beans and our vision of conserving biodiversity. Indeed as a …
Based on the IUCN’s Red List, Species on the Edge of Survival is a glossy tome with an important raison d’etre – to raise awareness of the plants, birds and animals we stand to lose forever, says Ruth Styles
… toting machine guns, silencers and night vision specs who are leading poaching …
There’s more to an energy efficient home than good insulation; everything from radiators to windows can play their part. Ruth Styles explains how to make your home a greener place to be
… coating allowing natural daylight and vision but greatly reducing room …
Global weather patterns have always been unpredictable but current changes are being amplified by the impact of people, consumption and pollution. In The New North, Laurence Smith looks at what the next four decades could bring – both for the weather and for us
… to Buddhism, Sulak Sivaraksa’s economic vision provides an alternative to …
T.C. Boyle’s latest opus might be a bit of a bonkbuster but it makes a serious point about the threat posed by non-native species to the world’s ecosystems
… to Buddhism, Sulak Sivaraksa’s economic vision provides an alternative to globalisation …
It’s 27 years since fashion’s enfant terrible made headlines by arriving at Downing Street in a protest t-shirt but, as she tells Ruth Styles, Katharine Hamnett is as ready to stand up for the planet as ever
… and fabrics, because even at Première Vision [an enormous textile trade fair in …
Forget France; the UK is home to some of the coolest holiday spots on the planet. Whether you want scenery, natural phenomena or a dose of eco-luxury, there’s a British break to suit you
… The Beach Hut, Cornwall Why it’s cool: Forget visions of candy-striped beachside boxes; this …