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Kevin McCloud's top green home tips

Kevin McCloud: As Grand Designs Live opens, TV presenter Kevin McCloud selects 10 products from recycled scourers to insulating blinds
Why don't we hear about toxic household items any more?

Leo Hickman: Parabens, phthalates and other sythentic chemicals are still in use, but these days we do not hear much about them
The great 'real' nappy debate

Ethical Consumer's Dan Welch asks whether parents should ditch the eco-angst this Real Nappy Week
What's wrong with a bike lane that cyclists can use safely?

Chris Peck: Why the newspaper fuss about a bike lane that's actually the right size?
More ethical and green living

Green groups divided over US climate bill stand off

Campaigners call for urgent effort to save US climate bill, while some insist proposed legislation remains fundamentally flawed
Can the Sahara light up Europe with solar power?

Across the world's sunbelts, concentrated solar power is emerging as a blindingly obvious answer both to global power – and local water – needs. But can it reach the scale required, asks Duncan Graham-Rowe
The consumption conundrum: driving mining destruction abroad

If we block projects like the proposed Pebble Mine in Alaska, are we simply forcing mining activity to other parts of the world where protections may be far weaker?
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Climate change

Atmospheric CO2 concentration in 1744

We're now up to 385 ppm and scientists warn we must stay under 450
Ozone layer

Average size of the ozone hole in 1982

Despite legislation on CFCs, the ozone hole has grown to an average 25.81m sq km

Private water suppliers poised to grow as demand set to surge

Global Water Intelligence analysts expect the water supply market to grow about 20% in the next five years
- Experts call for hike in global water price
- Water pollution expert derides UN sanitation claims
Deepwater Horizon oil spill could be set on fire

Robot submarines fail to seal oil leak, which could become one of the worst in US history
Australia puts carbon trading scheme on hold

Kevin Rudd says the scheme will be delayed to 2013 because of parliamentary opposition

Next government has 100 days to move Britain on to low-carbon track

Peter Young: If we want sustainable economic growth and jobs, our financial recovery is doomed to failure if it does not address our environmental deficit
No more oil on troubled waters

Kate Sheppard: The Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster will wreak havoc on coastal ecosystems. We need clean, safe energy – not more offshore drilling
Daffodil planting is putting our native wildflowers under threat

Response: These gaudy garden flowers make our rural landscape look unnaturally suburban, says Andy Tasker
Ukip: Science test results

We invited the main political parties to answer 10 challenging questions about their science policies. Here Martin Robbins analyses the responses from Ukip
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Figs&Rouge Bodycare Gift Set

Cleanse, nourish and moisturise the skin with this top-to-toe Rambling Rose pampering gift set .
Divine Milk Chocolate Hearts

Made from luxuriously smooth and creamy Fairtrade chocolate, guaranteed to go down a treat.
Neals Yard Refresh Gift Set

Wonderfully refreshing! This luxurious gift set from Neal's Yard contains Geranium & Orange Shower Gel and Body Lotion. £9.95.
Fair Trade Wool Applique Bag

This charming flower design handbag has room for all your essentials. On offer for just £14.00
Komodo 'Trees' T-Shirt

Made from 100% organic cotton jersey and features the words "Trees… help you breathe more easily'. Now just £10.00
Vienna Black Aluminium Casserole

From the new range of cookware from 'Green Pan'. Sustainably produced, and without any toxic substances. £69.95.
Love in a Box

This box from 'Grobox' contains some glorious red flowers, ready to be planted. A gift that lasts forever! Just £7.50.
Bird Friendly Hamper

Tasty treats for our feathered friends, plus some wool for nesting and a snug nest pocket, all presented in a FSC certified timber box.
OWL, the Wireless Electricity Monitor

Tells you the amount of electricity you are using in terms of both power and cost.
Heat sensitive CO2 Mug

The colours change to reveal the world's most severe carbon footprint offenders!
Roberts Revival DAB Radio

1950s style retro radio with advanced DAB features and 120 Hours Battery Life

From lungless frogs to northern quolls, here is this week's pick of images from the natural world

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Ecorazzi

A different type of celebrity gossip, Ecorazzi exists to give you the scoop on the good Hollywood is doing for the world.
Business Green

Offers companies the latest news and best-practice advice on how to become more environmentally responsible, while still growing the bottom line.