Smart Planet | 29 November 2012
In the second of a two-part series, Gaia Vince explains how consumerism is draining the planet of its resources, and why it is time to act more responsibly. Read more...
Smart Planet | 29 November 2012
In the second of a two-part series, Gaia Vince explains how consumerism is draining the planet of its resources, and why it is time to act more responsibly. Read more...
Matter of Life & Tech | 13 September 2012
Our desire to buy the latest gadget comes at huge health cost to the people who deal with our electronic waste. But could pedal power offer a solution?
Smart Planet | 12 July 2012
Our appetite for consumerism is escalating at an uncontrollable rate. How can we stop it from irreversibly damaging our planet? Read more...
Smart Planet | 3 May 2012
The world’s largest eco-city is rising from wastelands in China and our environment columnist is there to get a first-hand look. Read more...
18 June 2012
Smart Planet | 18 April 2012
Our columnist discovers first hand the conditions people at a Bolivian mine are still enduring to mine rapidly dwindling supplies of the precious metal.
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