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Natural Chemists at the Botanics
Where would Van Gogh be without his Sunflowers, or Monet without his Water Lilies? The worlds of art and beauty have been shaped by the splendourof nature. But why do flowers dedicate so much effort to our pleasure? Join our guest blogger Hugh Mackinnon for Natural Chemists at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to find out more…
By Hugh Mackinnon on Tue 05 April 2011
New BBC One series 'Human Planet' starts tonight
Are you fascinated by the world around you? Do you want to find out how humans have managed to adapt to the Earth's environment? Then BBC One's new eight part series, Human Planet, is for you.
By Vikki Jones on Thu 13 January 2011
Friday Blog: The Empire State Building Goes Green, But Can We?
While there's been controversy over proposed wind farms in the Scottish Highlands of late, on the other side of the Atlantic consumption of renewable energy went way up.
By Vikki Jones on Fri 07 January 2011
Ethical Holidays - Where to Travel in 2011
Wanting to forget the snow? Why not start planning next year's holiday? We all know the importance of tourism for supporting the economies of developing countries, but we are not always aware of the potentially negative impact our travel choices can have on cultures, communities and the environment.
By Vikki Jones on Mon 20 December 2010