Europe eyes the Sahara as a green electricity source
Massive solar projects, spearheaded by Germany, have the cautious approval of the Arab League.
Leo Hickman
Under siege: Climate scientists defend work ahead of COP17
Climate scientists are on the defensive after damaging emails were leaked in a bid to discredit evidence of global warming ahead of the Durban summit.
Will electric cars ever take over the roads
Their detractors say they are too pricey and tricky to charge. But a select fleet of drivers has been testing a prototype electric Mini.
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The new kind of sex party sweeping the US
‘We’re having a sex party. We’d be delighted if you could come." That got your attention, didn’t it? Don’t be surprised if you receive an invitation.
Addiction or simply a harmless pastime?
You know your gaming habit has got out of hand when you start wearing a nappy to allow you precious extra minutes at the screen.
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British food from the Stone Age
Leo Hickman tastes Celtic pit roasts and Roman stew — but is spared stuffed cow’s udders as he traces Britain’s culinary history.
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Goading the greens with stupid ads
There is a new generation of advert that almost appears to be goading society’s newfound environmental sensibility, reports Leo Hickman.
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Big is back
Small is beautiful. This has been the prevailing mood in tourism over the past decade. We want boutique hotels, cosy B&Bs, family-run restaurants serving local fare, city breaks, modest rental cottages, cycling holidays. We shun the sweeping all-you-can-eat hotel buffets, multinational hotel chains, giant cruise ships, carpets of sun loungers on the beach.
