Green Living

Green schemes are 'wide open to major corruption'

Millions of pounds in grants and aid are being siphoned off by fraudsters, warns report.

Inside Green Living

Eco labels 'mislead consumers'

Sunday, 1 May 2011

The UK is failing to deal with greenwash – the practice of making products sound more environmentally friendly than they really are. The problem arose because government guidelines to ensure "clear, accurate, relevant and verifiable" environmental claims were "non-binding". Ministers last year rejected MPs' calls for "direct intervention" to remove inaccurate and misleading claims. Instead they preferred to rely on eco-labelling schemes sponsored by industry or non-governmental groups.

Surfers Against Sewage: Warning for our beaches

Thursday, 28 April 2011

Ian Burrell: Campaign group claims that Britain’s beaches are being damaged by marine litter and the discharge of effluent into the ocean.

Green failure for the UK is on the way, warns CBI

Tuesday, 26 April 2011

Britain is failing to attract the level of investment needed to build a low-carbon infrastructure and meet emissions reduction targets, according to a leading business body.

The Reading List: Cycling

Monday, 25 April 2011

SafetyBicycle by Helen Pidd �14.99As The Independent continues its Save Our Cyclists campaign, it's worth mugging up on ways to make cycling safer than it is. Helen Pidd's practical guide for the ordinary or would-be cyclist offers lessons in everything from staying upright to pedalling in high heels.

Anti-smog buildings could be the future, as pollution soars

Sunday, 24 April 2011

Britain may face EU courts over poor air quality, but tests on new 'sponge-like' materials offer hope.

Apple ranked 'least green' company

Friday, 22 April 2011

Apple has been ranked the "least green" technology company by the environmental group Greenpeace because of its reliance on coal to power many of its premises.

The ten best tents

Thursday, 21 April 2011

Whether you’re kitting up for festival season, or heading into the wilds for a family holiday under canvas, let i show you the ropes when it comes to picking the perfect tent...Click on the image on the right to launch the gallery

Mekong ecology in the balance as Laos quietly begins work on dam

Wednesday, 20 April 2011

Andrew Buncombe: Environmentalists accuse authorities of starting work on project without formal approval.

Cyclo-therapy: 'You’re at much greater risk if you drive or walk, than if you cycle'

Saturday, 16 April 2011

As I type this in an airless office, people in short sleeves and sunglasses are frolicking among daffodils and buying their first ice-creams as they enjoy weather that is, I'll be told in tomorrow's papers (alongside photos of young women on Brighton beach), "Hotter Than Marbella!".

Pollution row hits mining firm supplying Olympic medals

Friday, 15 April 2011

Adam Sherwin: Pollution from the copper mine chosen to produce metal for the medals awarded at the 2012 London Olympics is responsible for up to 200 premature deaths each year, campaigners have claimed.

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