Environmental Cross Compliance - Panacea or Placebo?

Environmental Cross Compliance is one policy by means by which government can seek to influence farmers so that they give greater weight to environmental goods in their decisions. The policy is evaluated from both a theoretical and pragmatic viewpoint and its strengths and weaknesses are discussed. The necessary conditions for the success of environmental cross compliance policies are identified and problems with its implementation are highlighted.Environmental Economics and Policy, Farm Management,

Pressure points

A major UN assessment of the world’s ecosystems and the services that they provide for humans reveals that we are living well beyond our means and a rethink of the economic value of biological resources is essential. Nigel Williams reports

Structural surveys

SummaryA new book surveys the vast range of building skills shown by an enormously diverse range of animals, writes Nigel Williams

Modified vector attack on dengue

SummaryGenetically modified mosquitoes are showing promise in reducing the occurrence of a serious disease. Nigel Williams reports

Dismay at Japan's new whaling targets

SummaryThe fleet setting off last month for Japan's largest target for ‘scientific’ whaling, including up to 50 humpback whales, the lucrative stars of whale-watching tourists worldwide, is set to face a battle with infuriated governments, researchers and conservationists. Nigel Williams reports

Firing back

SummaryThe Australian bush is already regenerating after record fires, reports Nigel Williams

The growing GM challenge

SummaryFrustration at the public resistance to GM crops in Europe is leading to campaigns to highlight future developments. Nigel Williams reports

Plight of the bumblebee

AbstractOne group of insects highlight some of the potential economic damage that loss of biodiversity may entail for the future of human food crops. Nigel Williams reports

Push for new climate change agreement

SummaryPoliticians are finally looking ahead to ways to move on from the failed Copenhagen summit in December. Nigel Williams reports