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Stories by Geoffrey Lean

Iraq War May Have Increased Energy Costs Worldwide by a Staggering $6 Trillion

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

Profiteers Squeeze Billions Out of Growing Global Food Crisis

Speculators blamed for driving up price of basic foods as 100 million face severe hunger.
Posted on May 5, 2008

Are Cell Phones 'More Dangerous Than Smoking'?

Brain expert warns of huge rise in tumors and calls on industry to take immediate steps to reduce radiation.
Posted on Mar 30, 2008

Can't Sleep? Cell Phone Radiation Could Ruin Your Bedtime

Phone makers' own scientists discover that bedtime use can lead to headaches, confusion and depression.
Posted on Jan 23, 2008

The Hidden Health Risk of Cell Phones

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

Live Earth Concerts: Pop Goes the Planet

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

Up in Smoke: The African Apocalypse

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