Environment
EC Newsdesk, (Nov 30, 2012)
As representatives from almost 200 nations meet at the Doha climate summit, Jonathan Shopley argues that, despite the apparent doom and gloom, smart businesses can gain from being climate leaders
Nadine Hawa, (Nov 7, 2012)
Time is running out for the world’s largest ocean reef, although campaigners hope a new report’s stark findings will prompt long-overdue action
Howard Sharman, (Nov 7, 2012)
We need to rethink our attitude to one of life’s essential resources, says Howard Sharman
Eric Marx, (Nov 7, 2012)
Brazil is blazing a trail with its impressive growth in agricultural production. But getting the balance between biotech and other techniques is tricky
Eric Marx, (Nov 7, 2012)
New biotechnology techniques can revolutionise agriculture, but the legislative picture remains confused
Eric Marx, (Nov 7, 2012)
A growing group of scientists and farmers are comfortable that more natural methods of boosting crop production can work alongside biotechnology, including a new wave of GM
Oliver Wagg in Brisbane, (Nov 7, 2012)
With woodchip giant Gunns in administration, environmentalists are hopeful its Tasmanian pulp mill project will be abandoned
Rob Bailes, (Oct 7, 2012)
Where next for the world’s biggest carbon market?
Eric Marx, (Oct 5, 2012)
Campaigners continue to notch up victories against the paper and packaging producer APP, but it’s a giant company with a huge customer base – and the rainforest’s trees are still falling
Mallen Baker, (Oct 4, 2012)
Mallen Baker argues that it’s irresponsible not to make contingency plans, especially when the potential failures concern the fundamentals – such as food
Jeni Bauser Yaghoubi, (Oct 4, 2012)
Deforestation detection, electronics industry and conflict minerals, changing behaviour through towel use and Foxconn makes positive moves
Peter Knight, (Oct 2, 2012)
Moves to improve the environmental performance of the US navy have the potential to boost the green fuel sector, argues Peter Knight
EC Newsdesk, (Sep 19, 2012)
Anglo American has been recognised for the 10th year for its excellence in sustainability by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, achieving the highest score in the mining industry.
Jon Entine, (Sep 5, 2012)
Half a century on from Rachel Carson’s seminal Silent Spring, debate rages over GM food labelling proposals
Ben Schiller, (Sep 5, 2012)
Oil giants are failing to disclose to investors the risks posed by climate change, a new report finds
Stephen Gardner, (Sep 4, 2012)
All the latest sustainability news
Phil Webber and Rory Sullivan and Andy Gouldson, (Aug 29, 2012)
With the right support, there are significant long term financial returns to be made from developing low carbon cities
Giles Hutchins, (Aug 29, 2012)
The companies of the future should look to the natural world to learn how to adapt and thrive, argues the author of The Nature of Business
Sam Mountford, (Aug 22, 2012)
The latest research snapshot from Globescan suggests that BP is on the road back from the reputational brink
Jeff Waldon and Carl Gade, (Aug 10, 2012)
Corporate responsibility managers should take a look at forest carbon offset projects to maximize return on investment in climate, biodiversity, and community benefits