Hunter Lovins is on a mission, writes Sophie Morlin-Yron: to put the transformational technologies we already have to work for the benefit of people and business - and to re-create the economy so it's no longer a machine for polluting the planet and devouring natural resources, but a mechanism for building and sustaining natural and human capital.
… capital: manufactured and financial stuff and money. And we define success as more stuff and money, not counting the loss of the human and … create greater well being: "Wealth defined as money in a bank, digits on a computer screen, …
Lead poisoning from industrial pollution has imposed a terrible toll on Kenyans, writes Sophie Morlin-Yron, and single mother Phyllis Omido is no exception - lead from a nearby metal refinery badly damaged her own son's health. But it was when she decided to fight back against the polluters that a whole new realm of threats and dangers opened up.
… the impact of the pollution. She raised money to carry out blood tests on local … very poor communities which have collected money so that one person can find her and … kids. I want to see if we can raise enough money to make them have a competition this …
Interface's sustainability model shows how large industrial companies can slash their carbon emissions and other environmental impacts without compromising profitability, reports Sophie Morlin-Yron. The key is to aim high!
… to three years. He adds: "You could loan the money from Wonga and still, even with the loan … it's profitable." Green business means more money - and attention In the case of …
Reports of severe flooding around the UK, widely believed to be linked to climate change, pour in. But Owen Paterson, reports Sophie Morlin-Yron, has sharply cut the budget for coping with the effects of climate change.
… Paterson 'unfit for office' Most of the money is spent helping Britain adapt to and …
2014 Goldman Prize winner Suren Gazaryan took on the Kremlin in trying to block illegal development at the Sochi Olympics and on the Black Sea coast, writes Sophie Morlin-Yron. Forced to flee to Germany, he can finally get down to researching his beloved bats.
… that he cannot send any of his $175,000 prize money to EWNC. But Gazaryan says he thinks … So how will Gazaryan use his Goldman Prize money? "I think perhaps to buy a house in …
The world's biggest slaughterhouse for endangered whale sharks has been uncovered in southeast China, writes Sophie Morlin-Yron. It's products are being traded across the world in health and cosmetic products.
… shark sells for as much as $21,400. The real money-maker is the shark liver oil, extracted …
From child-soldier to Netflix star, the Congolese park ranger has won his award for stopping oil exploration in the Virunga National Park. He talks to SOPHIE MORLIN-YRON
… this kind of corruption and I don't want your money. Go away." They also tried to bribe his …
Pete the Temp's remarkable 'spoken word' show is challenging, inspiring, terrifying and amusing audiences across Britain, writes Sophie Morlin-Yron. But it's performance with a purpose - to engage people in a positive fight to protect the Earth from catastrophic climate change. And so far, it seems to be working ...
… Bearder says that while recycling, giving money to NGOs, and changing your energy …
A farming revolution is under way in Africa, pushed by giant corporations and the UK's aid budget. It will surely be good for the global economy, writes Sophie Morlin-Yron, but will Africa's small farmers see the benefit?
… with the generous support of British aid money. Their role in this process is to be …