Environment
Listen: David Attenborough and Naomi Klein kick off innovative new podcast series
The Meaning Of Climate Change — The Glass Bead Game podcast combines real people’s stories with academic debate to open up complex international issues like climate change.
Written by: Alex King
The battle to save the planet doesn’t end with the Paris climate change conference
France’s state of emergency won’t stop the green movement — Activists are determined government restrictions won’t prevent them from building a powerful grassroots movement for climate justice, explains Danielle Paffard of 350.org
Written by: Alex King
Artists join forces to fight climate change at ArtCOP21
A cultural movement for the planet — As the COP21 climate change conference takes place in Paris, artists from across the globe have come together to raise environmental awareness.
Written by: Adam White
The artists turning acts of pollution into works of art
Ice, sewage and the Beijing smog creatively reimagined — Angered by the environmental chaos on their doorsteps, artists turn to their craft to vent their frustrations.
Written by: Adam White
In Pictures: On eve of climate talks, Beijing faces worst-ever pollution levels
Best of Instagram — While UN climate talks open up in Paris, Beijing is in the midst of an environmental health crisis, with levels of pollution literally off the charts.
Written by: Adam White
California bans SeaWorld from breeding whales in captivity
A big win, but the battle's not over for activists — As campaigners celebrate an important victory, the Z-Boys’ Peggy Oki launches new campaign to free orca Lolita, who has been held at Miami Seaquarium for 45 years.
Written by: Sam Warner
The best documentaries about saving the planet
Happy Earth Day — Today marks the 47th anniversary of Earth Day, a celebration of environmental protection and sustainability.
Written by: Robin Nierynck
Meet the Pennsylvania farmers fighting back against fracking
Frack off! — Drilling for gas and oil is big business in Pennsylvania. But the true cost of fracking may be even bigger. Huck heads to the epicentre of the American shale-drilling boom to meet the residents-turned-activists who refuse to stay silent as the big boys dig in.
Written by: Sharon Kelly
Are mushroom boards the future of surfing?
Cutting surfing's ecological footprint — California's Surf Organic Boards are shaping the future of sustainable surfing with their pioneering mushroom boards.
Written by: Alex King
China's leading indie director tackles pollution
The monster in Jia Zhangke's latest film creeps into people's lungs to destroy them. — A film rebel with a cause, Jia Zhangke, has been called one of the major revelations of the last two decades and one of the greatest filmmakers working today. His latest explores one of China's biggest problems.
Written by: D'Arcy Doran