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- The agricultural numbers game
- The crossover of 'mad cow' disease to humans and the possible harmful effects of raising genetically-modified crops are just two high-profile examples of how agricultural practices impinge on humanity and the natural world. If agriculture is to be sustainable, political decisions and legislation must be based on hard facts and statistics which demonstrate the real effects of farming techniques.
Radio reaction - The Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986 was a timely reminder that we still know less than we would like to about the behaviour of radioactive substances. These accessible summaries of 16 cross-European radiation research projects bring confidence that we are indeed learning from experience.
The dream is alive - Is sustainability merely a dream? Is there a real alternative to an economy fuelled by ever-increasing consumption? Can a business founded on social and environmental values survive in today's cut-throat markets? Here is a book of inspiration.
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April 2000