Articles which bring together the three aspects of sustainable development, environmental, economic and social issues, and articles on single themes, particularly in new technology and science.

Cocoa, the challenge for corporate social responsibility

Many of us are passionate about chocolate. "Divine Chocolate", "Jungle Passion" and the food of the gods capture the essence of chocolate. And the chocolate makers create more confections to tempt us; chocolate with ginger and chilli, chocolate with vanilla, pineapple ..., but everything depends on the cocoa bean.

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Waste not, want not – not in the 21st century

We are more conscious of generating waste, but at the same time some things are so insignificant we forget they become waste.  The single use, everyday carrier bag is one of them.

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Another Language Dies, So What?

There are six or seven thousand languages and every week or two one small language dies.

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Biodiversity and Seed Banks

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Transport - 'a political hot potato'

Transport is one area where the complexities and difficulties are stark - it contributes 18% of our green house gas emissions and road and air transport are woven into the fabric of our lives.  

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