One in six of the world’s population lives in dire hunger according to the latest figures released by the United Nations. Environment looks at the issue of food and land use to see how, if at all, hunger can be eradicated.
ENVIRONMENT travels to the Pyrenees on the French Spanish border to visit the latest dam built in the area. Small in size it provides electricity to just a few hundred homes but it does so with very little cost to the environment.
ENVIRONMENT takes to the high seas on board the TARA, a boat that is sailing across the world’s oceans and seas to examine the effect climate change is having on them and their biodiversity.
According to a recent survey up to 40% of consumers SAY that their purchasing decisions are based on ethics. ENVIRONMENT looks at what’s on offer at the Ethical Fashion Show.
ENVIRONMENT looks into greenhouse gas emissions. In our daily lives we produce carbon dioxide, we contribute to heating up the planet and we leave what is called a carbon footprint.
Making sure energy needs are met is what the French Distribution network does. But what happens at peak time is what ENVIRONMENT investigates. We also see new ways to save energy.
A review of 50 years of scientific studies rocks the organic world as it concludes that organic produce is no better of one’s health than conventionally produced foods.
