If it turns out that humankind isn't changing the climate, I won't regret campaigning for action. Why? Because the environmental crisis is bigger than climate change, and because a post-carbon world is a cleaner, fairer, safer prospect. Whether climate change is real or not, we have nothing to lose cleaning up our lifestyles.
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Even if man-made climate change is in fact false, a post-carbon world's still worth fighting for
China takes the lead on renewable energy
Despite its reputation for environmental devastation, China is now the world's leading producer of renewable energy - with 152 Gigawatts generated through renewable energy sources in 2007, China is generating more green electricity than anyone else.
Ten films to change the way you see the world
from Earth to Wall-E, ten films that will change the way you look at the world and the creatures that inhabit it.
What do GM crops and the NASA space pen have in common?
Both are hugely expensive and sophisticated solutions to relatively simple problems. Pushing GM crops in the developing world is like recommending brain surgery before you've tried aspirin.
humans killed by sharks per year: 5. Sharks killed by humans per year: 38 million
We admire sharks as a fearsome predator, and they have a special place in our culture as a creature that is both graceful and
Seasonal eating in June - what's good right now?
June sees the arrival of a whole range of fruits and vegetables, the start of the summer harvests.
Exploring the sustainable architecture of the Rural Studio
Wars for water
The last 50 years have seen no less than 1,800 international disputes over water, 37 of which have become armed military conflicts. Population increases, rises in standards of living, and climate change all contribute to make this an increasingly dangerous and urgent issue.
Where does your recycling really go?
seasonal eating in May
Traditionally the quietest month in the seasonal
How to avoid throwing away food
We throw away about a third of the food we buy, which is crazy given rising food prices and a global food shortage. So what do we throw away and why, and how can we solve the problem?
37 countries in food crisis, while UK burns food as fuel
As of today, petrol station fuel in the UK will contain a minimum of 2.5% biofuel, as new government targets come into force.
A cunning plot
George Monbiot shares his vegetable growing tips.
What makes the biggest difference to your carbon footprint?
Air travel and recycling get all the headlines when it comes to carbon footprints, but these aren't the biggest contributors of co2. Our food choices, heating efficiency, and consumer lifestyle are all more important in the long run.
Airline flies fake passengers to avoid fine
With a crazy disregard for climate change, a law that is supposed to prevent airlines from flying half-full has ended up with an airline paying people to fly.