Our Future Planet News

Washing With a Will

Thursday, 02 September 2010 12:35

As you and I attempt to make our daily lives more sustainable, Giles Crosse looks into the kind of steps we can take.

Could Biochar Save the World?

Wednesday, 01 September 2010 11:38

Biochar—the agricultural application of charcoal produced from burning biomass—may be one of this century's most important social and environmental revolutions. This seemingly humble practice—a technology that goes back thousands of years—has the potential to help mitigate a number of entrenched global problems: desperate hunger, lack of soil fertility in the tropics, rainforest destruction due to slash-and-burn agriculture, and even climate change. 


Photo Credit: Karunakar Rayker

Wise at heart

Tuesday, 31 August 2010 11:24

What is wisdom? What does it mean? For most of us the answers will be slightly different. Some people might opt for achievements in business, whereas others say wisdom comes in terms of achieving a happy, peaceful life. Giles Crosse looks at wisdom and the current events in Pakistan.


Photo Credit: Lee RGBStock

Conflicting Crimes

Thursday, 26 August 2010 12:26

Global disarmament. Impossible dream or tomorrow’s reality? Our Future Planet finds out.

3 Pillars of a Food Revolution

Wednesday, 25 August 2010 11:31

As marketers learn to fake climate-friendly food, how do we spot the real thing? Anna Lappé says it's a question of values.

Photo Credit: Julia Freeman-Woolpert