In an apocryphal story worthy of QI, when Gandhi was asked what he thought of western civilisation, he replied, “It would be a good idea.” We...
Senior executives and sustainability officers from some of the world’s biggest companies are convening in London today for the first Sustainable Brands Conference in the capital....
The Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO) has announced the names of three companies that have won accolades at its annual Sustainable Tourism Awards. Held at...
WaterAid has urged governments worldwide to invest heavily in access to sanitation and water, after releasing statistics for World Toilet Day 2012 that outline how one...
The internet giant Google has revealed its total investment into renewable energy nears $1 billion, after announcing its latest development: a $75m wind farm in Iowa....
A new study has predicted a bright future for green building, and said that the UK is at the forefront of a global, sustainable shift in...
Twenty-eight years ago today, pound notes were discontinued after more than 150 years of circulation. The former chancellor Lord Lawson delivered the news, claiming that the...
At 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month of 2011, the nation will pause. We will fall silent and take two minutes to reflect...
Justin Welby, a former oil industry executive, is set to become the next Archbishop of Canterbury. He has an opportunity to lead an ethical investment revolution...
Two not-for-profit organisations have clubbed together in order to provide Westmill Solar Co-operative – the UK’s first and world’s largest community-owned solar farm – with specialist...
Students across the country have been tasked with producing a short film that dispels many of the myths surrounding the recycling of drinks cans. Sponsored by...
It’s a yearly tradition rife with ethical and environmental issues, but for over four centuries now, we’ve celebrated Bonfire night on November 5. Four hundred and...
The wet summer leading to saturated ground, high rivers and groundwater mean we are likely to suffer severe floods throughout the autumn and winter. Today’s warning...
The No Dash for Gas campaign group is still in occupation of EDF’s West Burton power station – three and a half days after entering the...
Delegates at the seventh annual Africa Economic Conference (AEC) yesterday highlighted the benefits of investing in “youth potential” across the continent. African Development Bank president Donald...