Ecomodernism launch was a screw-up of impressive proportions

Our attempt to launch a new environmental political movement in the UK was certainly ill-timed but is hopefully not doomed

Green news roundup: Green Climate Fund, rhino deaths and plastic bags

The week’s top environment news stories and green events

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Is a ban on GM crops more harmful than growing them?

UK’s chief scientist has said GM crops could provide plentiful food with less damage to the environment and at lower costs. But does that mean we should grow them? Karl Mathiesen investigates.

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