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Martin Wright Fixing the food chain. Are the solutions closer than we think? What we eat and how we produce it is a source of bitter debate. But new ideas are taking root that might repair our food system Agriculture Environment Opinion
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Community solar is set to surge in the UK – and you can have a piece of the pie The community solar movement is about to get a major boost in England and Wales. It's good news for people and planet Written in partnership with Ethex
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Why tackling biodiversity loss could solve the climate crisis Is tackling biodiversity loss or climate change more important? The beautiful thing is that we don't have to choose, writes Martin Wright Conservation Environment Perspective
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Insulating Britain: while politicians dither, this social enterprise gets the job done A retrofit academy is doing what politicians can't seem to – insulating homes, with the help of the long-term unemployed and single mums Economics Environment Good Business UK
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The ‘lost’ underwater forests that came back from the dead England’s kelp forests have suffered a silent plight at the hands of trawlers. But communities are mobilising to save them Conservation Environment UK
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What happened when a designer confronted fashion’s waste problem? ‘Trash becomes fashion,’ says the designer bringing new meaning to upcycling. Big brands are starting to take notice Economics Environment Lifestyle
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