Artist and designer Nikolas Bentel has developed a range of t-shirts that can detect three major types of air pollution. This contribution to smart fashion was developed to increase environmental awareness, transforming its wearer into a living air quality monitor for the cost of $500.

China’s 474 million-strong consuming class is starting to wonder whether the price they’ve paid for prosperity is worth it, if money can’t safeguard health. Too severe to be ignored, environmental concerns in China are finally beginning to trump economic ones.

Using plastic plates and forks at a party or picnic may save on washing up, but since they're not biodegradable, they have a negative impact on the environment. In a bid to tackle climate change, France has announced that it'll be banning all disposable plastic tableware.

Volkswagen and Zipcar have teamed up to offer 50 plug-in hybrid ‘Zipwagens’ across London. With the cost of owning an electric vehicle still putting some drivers off, can this car-sharing scheme make emission-free driving in the capital more accessible, convenient, and affordable?