Sustainability
Sustainability
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Country Life's Little Green Book: The eco-friendly companies making the world a better place
Country Life's pick of the people, places and products, from garlic chutney to laundry capsules, that are making waves with their green credentials. Compiled by Madeleine Silver and Rosie Paterson.
By Madeleine Silver Published
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'The equation is inescapable. Our rich societies will simply have to pay the proper price for food'
Country Life's columnist Agromenes urges us to take a cold, hard look at the way we grow and consume food.
By Country Life Published
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Blazing summers, short winters and 15 years of erosion in a day
The changing weather is having an impact on everything from hibernating dormice to caterpillars and calves.
By Annunciata Elwes Published
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Opinion: We can't possibly keep producing electricity the old way — and those campaigning against wind turbines and solar farms need to lay down their placards
Country Life's columnist Agromenes delivers a powerful and heartfelt message in praise of progress.
By Country Life Published
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Four of Britain's biggest Nature charities join the fight against 'Greenwashing'
Four of the nation’s largest conservation charities have joined forces to encourage responsible private investment in Nature recovery and to combat ‘corporate greenwashing’. James Fisher reports.
By James Fisher Published
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Green Farm Commitment makes farmers see red
A new ‘environmental module’ proposed by the farm-assurance scheme Red Tractor has drawn heavy criticism from farmers. James Fisher reports.
By Toby Keel Published
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National Marine Week is so packed that they've had to make it two weeks long
National Marine Week runs from July 22nd to August 6th, which begs three questions: what is happening, how you can join in, and why they call it a 'week' when it's a fortnight long. James Fisher reports.
By James Fisher Published
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Curious Questions: Are heat pumps actually worth it?
Mention heat pumps and you'll get a decidedly mixed reaction — but do the sums actually add up? Lucy Denton investigates.
By Lucy Denton Published
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Powered by the wind since 1887: The past, present and future of Britain's wind turbines
Wind turbines are becoming a familiar feature of the landscape. John Goodall looks at their operation, form and future through the example of Whitelee Windfarm in East Renfrewshire, the largest onshore wind farm in the UK.
By John Goodall Published
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U2's Adam Clayton: Guitarist, rock god and visionary gardener
Taking on a historic estate with 17 acres of gardens and landscape at the age of 28 is no mean feat, but Adam Clayton did just that when he bought on Danesmoate — and he also had the foresight and vision to plant thousands of trees and shrubs, restoring vistas and bringing back life and colour to this beautiful river valley. Jane Powers tells the story, with pictures by Jonathan Hession.
By Jane Powers Published
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How the Church of England joined the race to Net Zero
James Fisher reports on a very 21st century addition to one of Britain's great cathedrals.
By Toby Keel Published
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'An incomprehensible act of self-harm': The angry reaction to the new coal mine in Cumbria
The government's decision to allow a new coal mine to be opened has sparked outrage from across the political and environmental spectrum, as James Fisher reports.
By James Fisher Published
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Climate change means we need new approach to tree planting or we'll keep losing them in storms, says chair of Forestry Commission
Britain needs to think again about its plans for tree planting, according to Forestry Commission data. Stuart Martel reports.
By Stuart Martel Published
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Curious Questions: Can you really live off the grid in 2022?
The pandemic forced millions of us to re-evaluate where and how we live — and what's important to us. The answer for many was to live off the grid. But can it really be compatible with modern life? Adam Hay-Nicholls tried it out — and spoke to some of those who have made it work.
By Adam Hay-Nicholls Published
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Curious Questions: Can ancient technology of wind, water and hot springs help make a sustainable future?
The UK is switching on to a future of home-grown, greener power — and yet this future is drawing on the past. Jonathan Lee revisits the renewable revolution that started right here.
By Country Life Published
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Heading for the farm: Why more and more people are taking working holidays
More and more travellers are abandoning traditional holidays in favour of staying on a working farm. Rosie Paterson investigates why and where to find the best.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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'Global warming isn't a problem for our grandchildren; it's happening now, and we're totally unprepared'
Our columnist Agromenes is blazing with rage at those who have wilfully shrugged off global warming and denied that it's worth getting hot under the collar about.
By Country Life Published