Is a ban on GM crops more harmful than growing them?

UK’s chief scientist has said GM crops could provide plentiful food with less damage to the environment and at lower costs. But does that mean we should grow them? Karl Mathiesen investigates.

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Guerlain to sustain a unique “grand cru” honey

Guerlain teamed up with Brittany Black Bee Conservatory. Guerlain’s video spotlights the remarkable know-how and engagement of the Ouessant beekeepers. The island of Ouessant, off the coast of Brittany in western France, boasts one of the purest ecosystems in the world. Designated a “biosphere reserve” by UNESCO, the island is home to the Apis Mellifera … Read more

Reflecting sunlight into space has terrifying consequences, say scientists

But ‘geoengineers’ say urgent nature of climate change means research must continue into controversial technology to combat rising temperatures

Green Car of the Year 2015 is …

Green Car of the Year, the auto industry’s most important environmental accolade, awarded to BMW i3. BMW’s i3, an innovative electric car built with a lightweight carbon fiber passenger cell and an aluminum drive module, has been named 2015 Green Car of the Year. The award was announced at the LA Auto Show and accepted … Read more

Habitats of 140 Australian threatened species not protected, WWF study finds

Despite increases in marine parks and nature reserves, many threatened animals, including the northern hairy-nosed wombat, are still without protection

Polar bear population in frozen sea north of Alaska falls 40% in 10 years

  • Study finds number of bears in south Beaufort Sea down to 900 in 2010
  • Scientist: report confirms we are on ‘wrong path’ on greenhouse gases