All creatures great and small
Features
So you love animals and you’d love to work with them. Great. One of the ways you could get involved is through a career in animal science. Not only do you get the hands-on experience of interacting with animals on a daily basis, but you get a solid grounding in understanding the science that makes them tick.
Source: scenta
Date Published: September 02, 2009
Investing in energy
Features
Ofgem has announced a £6.5bn investment to accelerate carbon reduction and improve customer service across the UK's regional electricity networks.
Source: The Engineer
Date Published: August 05, 2009
Australia's Murray river close to running dry
Features
Australia's biggest river is running so low that Adelaide, the country's fifth-largest city, could run out of water in the next two years.
Source: Guardian Unlimited
Date Published: April 17, 2009
Ask Leo: what is the greenest alternative to compost containing peat?
Features
I know that I should avoid compost containing peat, but what is the most environmentally friendly alternative that I can buy?R Townsend, by email
Source: Guardian Unlimited
Date Published: April 16, 2009
Barack Obama annouces high-speed rail plan for 10 busiest US routes
Features
Barack Obama today called on Americans to climb aboard with his ambitious vision of building high speed rail corridors along 10 of the country's busiest routes.
Source: Guardian Unlimited
Date Published: April 16, 2009
Greenwash: Four wheels good, two legs bad if you travel with P&O Ferries
Features
Do you know anyone who will take a tonne of metal across the English Channel this summer for you, and not charge you a penny? It's not a trick question. There are a couple of companies who will not only take that metal for free but will pay you good money for the privilege – as long as the metal has four wheels and can drive on to the ferry.
Source: Guardian Unlimited
Date Published: April 16, 2009
Sowing the seeds of food awareness
Features
"When children don't realise crisps come from potatoes," says Colum Pawson, recalling a story he was told recently, "they have become disconnected from their food. Young people are our future, and we need to educate them about where their food is from."
Source: Guardian Unlimited
Date Published: April 16, 2009
