Five green things we learnt this week
From Rio optimism to record-breaking hand dryers, we run down the top stories from the past seven days
Caroline Spelman is optimistic for Rio+20, even if no else is Expectations may be lower than the proverbial snake's belly, but environment secretary Caroline Spelman is not to be disheartened about...
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Developing country climate plans deserve our respect
A number of developing countries are coming forward with ambitious decarbonisation plans, but as Ed King explains, their significance is often too easily ignored
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Reusable coffee cups are back, says Starbucks
Company says that following 'rigorous testing' it is satisfied it can safely re-introduce reusable cup service across its EMEA branches as coronavirus lockdowns ease
