Stories by Geoffrey Lean
A new study shows that children exposed to pesticides in womb are twice as likely to be overweight.
Posted on Sep 8, 2008, Source: The Independent UK
The Iraq War means oil costs three times more than it should. How are our lives going to change with oil heading toward $200 a barrel?
Posted on May 27, 2008, Source: The Independent
Speculators blamed for driving up price of basic foods as 100 million face severe hunger.
Posted on May 5, 2008, Source: Independent UK
Brain expert warns of huge rise in tumors and calls on industry to take immediate steps to reduce radiation.
Posted on Mar 30, 2008, Source: Independent UK
Phone makers' own scientists discover that bedtime use can lead to headaches, confusion and depression.
Posted on Jan 23, 2008, Source: The Independent
Research into the link between regular cell phone use and brain cancer reveals the risks rise significantly after 10 years.
Posted on Oct 12, 2007, Source: Independent UK
Performed on seven continents and watched by two billion people over the weekend, the Live Earth concerts spoke directly to the disastrous effects humanity is having on our planet's ecosystem.
Plus: Video of Al Gore's speech.Posted on Jul 9, 2007, Source: The Independent
The continent burning into a desert Nowhere is the effect of global warming more dangerous than in Somalia, where the worst drought in 40 years is affecting the lives of 1.8 million people.
Posted on Nov 24, 2006, Source: The Independent UK
