Sustainable Development
Bricking it: turning human waste into clean fuel
A social enterprise is transforming human waste into a clean, affordable fuel in Kenya. It smells like the future, discovers Oliver Balch...
Energy Environment Innovation Science Social Enterprise Society Sustainable Development
Could free bikes help solve our air pollution crisis?
A scheme in Birmingham that has given away 4,000 bikes and cycling training has been recognised for its potential in improving air quality...
Environment Sustainable Development
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Vitamin supplements: who can we trust?
The range of vitamins, supplements and remedies on offer today can be overwhelming. What do we really need, and what information can we rely...
Written in partnership with Viridian
English village becomes worldwide model for carbon reduction
In 2006, the people of Ashton Hayes banded together to tackle climate change. A decade on, they have cut their carbon emissions almost in ha...
Environment Sustainable Development
Africa’s Great Green Wall could halt desertification
In 2012 we reported on the beginning of Africa’s Great Green Wall project. Four years on, we explore how planting trees has nurtured communi...
Environment Sustainable Development
New global initiative from COP21 aims to help developing countries go solar
The International Solar Alliance, announced by India at the Paris climate conference, brings together 120 countries to support the expansion...
Energy Sustainable Development
