Burberry and Mulberry face branding challenges in luxury market

As the global luxury goods market experiences a slowdown, two iconic British fashion brands are coping with the pinch in different ways

How ethical is shipping goods by sea?

Greenhouse gases from shipping are set to rise – but it’s still better than flying goods out

If you have an ethical dilemma, email Lucy at lucy.siegle@observer.co.uk

Amazon rainforest losing ability to regulate climate, scientist warns

Report says logging and burning of Amazon might be connected to worsening droughts – such as the one plaguing São Paulo

Romeo Beckham stars in Burberry’s festive campaign

Harper Beckham might be the toast of the fashion front row, but her elder brother, 12-year-old Romeo, looks set to take his place on fashion’s world stage with his new role in Burberry’s festive campaign

Green news roundup: nuclear waste, trees and swordfish

The week’s top environment news stories and green events

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The future of technology? It’s in your hands

Now that everyone owns a smartphone, technology’s advances will be imperceptible