Massive solar projects, spearheaded by Germany, have the cautious approval of the Arab League.
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.
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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/ 1 September 2010
‘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.
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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/ 27 November 2009
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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/ 1 February 2008
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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/ 27 September 2007
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.