Location: UK
24 Sep 2012
A new year-long course has been launched to help people become resilient to the impacts of climate change, the limits of economic growth and life without cheap fossil fuel energy
23 Sep 2012
Sustainability summit calls for artists and environmentalists to create a positive new vision of the future
19 Sep 2012
Pollinators such as bees and hover flies, which are vital for the environment and economy, will receive new protection under plans announced by the Welsh government
17 Sep 2012
A new voluntary catch limit set by fishermen in Lyme Bay is thought to be the first example of self-regulation by the British fishing community
15 Sep 2012
A Dorset prison has been using horses to help prisoners learn life skills and deal with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The results have been impressive, providing new evidence for the effectiveness of using horses in therapy
15 Sep 2012
Answers From Big Issue will offer jobs and training for homeless people while supporting positive social projects
Free scientific research
14 Sep 2012
Scientific research funded by British taxpayers will be freely available for anyone to read by 2014, the government has announced
14 Sep 2012
Singer-songwriter and eco-activist Jess Gold is currently touring the UK aiming to both educate and entertain with songs about climate change
13 Sep 2012
One year on from the London riots, the Little Big Peace event aims to turn Streatham into a pinnacle of peace and positivity
11 Sep 2012
Former BBC news presenter issues renewed call for more realistic balance of good and bad news
UK / Economics & Innovation, New Economics
06 Sep 2012
Stephen Lewis talks to Green Party economic spokesperson Molly Scott Cato about a new approach to economics
20 Aug 2012
With high unemployment among the over-fifties, the Prince’s Trust Initiative for Mature Enterprise (PRIME) is helping people in this age group to start their own businesses
16 Aug 2012
Three young people have been awarded for their efforts in combating inner-city violence, campaigning against bullying and dedication to charity work
14 Aug 2012
A collection of sacred Buddhist relics will visit the UK between the end of August and October as part of the ten-year, worldwide Maitreya Relic Tour
13 Aug 2012
Tania Ahsan finds a new perspective on being one of the crowd, at an interactive art installation at the Tate Modern
UK / Agriculture, Food
13 Aug 2012
A major study into Britain’s food system shows how it must change in order to keep food affordable, protect the environment and keep up with increasing world population growth
Online campaign sees Olympic sponsors give up tax breaks
10 Aug 2012
Major sponsors of the Olympics, such as McDonald's and Visa will voluntarily miss out on tax breaks available to them during the Games, thanks in part to the efforts of an online campaign group
09 Aug 2012
An arts project is offering the public an opportunity to dream up the constitution for their ideal nation