Can fracking cause earthquakes? And if so, how serious are they? Surely there are safety regulations? Make sure you're on firm ground with our expert guide.

More bad news for an unviable fracking industry as government rejects planning appeal today

Buses are a lifeline for many people – and the planet. Free bus travel for under 30s is an idea whose time has come. You shouldn’t need a ticket to ride, writes Laura MacKenzie our transport campaigner.

Takeaways often come in plastic food containers with disposable utensils. They're a big part of the plastic pollution in our waste system – and in our seas.

People across the UK are being urged to take the #DrasticOnPlastic Timer Challenge and find out how long they can go without using pointless plastic.