In 1989, NASA released the results of its revolutionary Clean Air Study. The goal of this study was to identify plants that could be used in...
The benefits of spending time in nature are well-documented, including lower rates of depression and lower feelings of anxiety. But in today’s busy world, spending time...
Green is the only colour from the entire spectrum which gives a lot of soothing and therapeutic effect at its mere sight. No wonder it is...
The environment represents a big concern for most of the public; however, we often neglect to think about how we could go green within the comfort...
The Dutch Minister for Agriculture hosted a conference on patents and plant breeders’ rights today. IFOAM EU say it’s unfair that patents give companies monopoly rights...
Today – 22 May 2015 – is International Day of Biological Diversity, intended to raise our understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. Guy Petheram takes a...
Scientists may have underestimated the beneficial impact plants have had while absorbing carbon out of the atmosphere, according to a new study. However, experts have warned...
Working in offices enriched by plants gives better results in perception of air quality, concentration, workplace satisfaction and productivity than working in a lean environment, a...
Biologists from San Diego could help scientists understand how the burning of fossil fuels affects plants and help engineer ways to improve crops. Scientists at the...
Environmental campaigners have launched a petition urging prime minister David Cameron to uphold a ban on pesticides that pose a serious risk to threatened bee populations....
The world-renowned Chelsea Flower Show opened for visitors on Tuesday, displaying a number of gardens and exhibits promoting sustainability. The Royal Horticultural Society’s annual central London...
Rising levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide may cause some crops to become significantly less nutritious in the coming decades, with potentially significant impacts on the health...
BBC presenter Alys Fowler is urging gardeners to make use of their time off this Easter by making their gardens more bee-friendly, in an effort to...
A combination of climate change and deforestation is making the Amazon rainforest increasingly vulnerable to devastating forest fires, a new study has said. The Amazon is...
Blue & Green Daily finds and summarises the top sustainability stories around the web every morning. We start with our own picks from Blue & Green...