Plan to put Tasmania’s south-west on tourist map fires up wilderness debate

A draft plan of management for the world heritage-listed area has opened a deep divide between conservationists who claim it is the greatest threat to the region in decades and tourism operators who say the proposed changes are long overdue

2014 officially the hottest year on record

Nasa and Noaa scientists report 2014 was 0.07F (0.04C) higher than previous records and the 38th consecutive year of above-average temperatures

Europe’s olive trees threatened by spread of deadly bacteria

Bacteria that is destroying ancient olive groves in the Apulia region of southern Italy is very likely to spread to other areas of Europe, says report

Organic farming not always best for environment, says government adviser

Lord Krebs claims that organic farming needs more land than conventional methods to produce the same yield

Solar power drives renewable energy investment boom in 2014

Global clean energy investment leapt 16% in 2014 led by solar power surge in US and China – but Europe lags behind

A new chapter in the power of travel to protect the planet

National Geographic launches Unique Lodges of the World. Can sustainability and a world-class guest experience go hand-in-hand? Recognized for its commitment to exploring and protecting the planet, The National Geographic Society announced its Unique Lodges of the World, “a collection of boutique hotels in extraordinary places around the world with a demonstrated commitment to sustainability, authenticity … Read more