Elizabeth DeSombre and J. Samuel Barkin’s readable prose makes unpicking the complex politics and economics behind the fishing industry look as easy as shooting fish in a barrel
… review: Fish Ben Hudson | 15th December 2011 Reviews Fish Fishing Politics Hugh Fearnley … Whittingstall Project Ocean Conservation Reviews Books fish.jpg Elizabeth DeSombre and …
Did you know that the humble octopus can teach us how to prevent security threats or deal with natural catastrophes? Nor did Rachael Stubbins until she read Rafe Sagarin’s new book
… the Octopus Rachael Stubbins | 3rd May 2012 Reviews Octopus Politics And Economics Natural World Books Reviews jacket.jpg Did you know that the …
Although arguably reductive in its initial analysis, Fleeing Vesuvius is a refreshingly uncompromising critique on almost every aspect of current global trends
… Collapse Tom Antebi | 3rd March 2011 Reviews Books Reviews Fossil Fuels Economics …
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
… Laurence Smith Jeff Holman | 31st March 2011 Reviews Books Reviews Climate Change Polar Region …
Written to coincide with the WWF’s half century, Saving the World’s Wildlife is a fascinating account of the 50-year history of the world’s most famous eco charity
… Fifty Years Ruth Styles | 14th April 2011 Reviews WWF Conservation Reviews Books Natural World wwf-book.jpg …
Wonderful illustrations, an entertaining story and a free packet of rocket seeds make Rio Rocket’s adventures an enjoyable way to introduce kids to green issues
… Frisbee to Fly Ruth Styles | 29th March 2012 Reviews Seeds Reviews Books Children Gardening Easter …
From slave labour to armed conflict, our thirst for natural resources has created serious problems for Africa. Pádraig Carmody’s latest book attempts to unravel the moral morass, says Mark Newton
… for Africa Mark Newton | 9th May 2012 Reviews Books Reviews Africa Minerals Natural Resources …
From natural paradise to environmental catastrophe and back again, the story of Monterey Bay is a compelling one. Lucky then, says Mark Newton, that marine biologists Stephen R. Palumbi and Carolyn Sotka do it justice
… Story of Revival Mark Newton | 2nd June 2011 Reviews Books Reviews Wildlife Industry Revival Monterey Bay …
Is population really the demographic time bomb it’s portrayed as? Author Vanessa Baird sifts through the evidence and comes up with some surprising answers, says Mark Newton
… Population Mark Newton | 19th April 2012 Reviews Books Reviews Population Society Demographics …
Don’t let the touchy-feely title put you off: Dr Fabrizio Mancini’s latest opus is packed with sensible advice, argues Ruth Styles
… in 21 Days Ruth Styles | 19th January 2012 Reviews Health Healing Natural Remedies … Mancini The Power Of Self-healing Hay House Reviews Books Green Living jacket.jpg Don’t …
David Shukman’s book is both an entertaining collection of a journalist’s tales and the perfect introduction to the environmental challenges facing the world today, says Gervase Poulden
… Gervase Poulden | 29th September 2011 Reviews David Shukman BBC Reviews Books Global Warming Climate Change …
Packing 4.5 billion years of history into 416 pages is a truly Herculean task, but it's one, says Hannah Corr, that Douglas Palmer has managed to do in style
… Discoveries Hannah Corr | 22nd September 2011 Reviews Earth Climate Change Reviews Natural World Biology Species Wildlife …
Entomologist and journalist Richard Jones never fails to entertain, amuse and educate where bugs are concerned and Extreme Insects is no exception; even when, quivers Ruth Styles, you’re scared of them
… Extreme Insects Ruth Styles | 6th October 2011 Reviews Insects Extreme Insects Bugs Creepy Crawlies Richard Jones Books Reviews insect-book.jpg Entomologist and …
If you only pick up one green book this year, make it Jeremy Rifkin’s The Third Industrial Revolution. It will change the way you think, says Mark Newton
… and the World Mark Newton | 2nd February 2012 Reviews Fossil Fuels Oil Climate Change … Business Economics Environment Jeremy Rifkin Reviews Books cover.jpg If you only pick up …
Can political movements past provide lessons for future protest? According to Tim Gee’s Counterpower they most definitely can - and the result, says Mark Newton, is truly inspiring
… Happen Mark Newton | 17th November 2011 Reviews Protest Demonstrations Reviews Books Gandhi Apartheid Occupy …