Emissions trading” is the phrase of the times, but what does it mean and how will it affect you? We look at the realities of a brave new low-carbon world

You’ve calculated your ecological footprint and assessed your carbon output, but do you know how much water your lifestyle needs to sustain itself? The water footprint can provide you with a greater idea of your impact on the earth.

Clean coal technologies are being touted as the industry’s answer to climate concerns. But is it an effective option and will it create change soon enough?

It has been called a “boutique” form of electricity but, as WellBeing reports, solar power has much to offer electricity consumers in Australia.

Oil is a non-renewable fuel source that we’re consuming at a rate of 82 million barrels (13 billion litres) every day. Experts predict that we are likely to run out of oil, so what are we to do when that happens?

When you invest your money you want it to work hard for you but you don’t want it to work in opposition to your ethics. Here is how to make sure your investments maintain your socially responsible lifestyle.

While family budgets are tight, should we still be eating organic food? Is it any better for us? Why is conventional food not good enough?