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The facts about plastic

It’s a fashion statement and an environmental nightmare. Zoe Cormier examines one of the most successful marketing ploys ever – bottled water.

Stories of continuity and change in the Polynesian community of Tikopia by Julian Treadaway

Things you can do to avoid toxic plastics. PLUS the Action / Campaign directory.

Superstar philosopher Slavoj Zizek writes in defence of lost causes

A history of plastic.

As oil supplies dwindle, the plastic industry is pinning its hopes on biomass. Not a great idea, reasons Jim Thomas.

This is a book that highlights how people caught in between places are denied identity, perspective and intimacy.

A film about the Pope’s toilet. Directed by Enrique Fernandez and Cesar Charlone

The Garifuna Women’s Project from Central America

Chinese Mongolian ‘Björk’ steps into Tibet controversy

Maria Golia on conflicting loves in Cairo

Senegal’s beacon of good music and positive energy Youssou N’Dour talks to Ed Stocker

Polyp’s peak oil fun ride

True tales of a mixed-up world