Today the European Union has the most environmentally friendly arsenal of rules in the world and has done more to tackle pressing ecological problems such as climate change than any other major power. But it has not always been like this?

Having dealt successfully with several food safety crises caused by animal diseases the European Union is pressed by all stakeholders to develop a more pro-active animal health policy at EU level.

ARKive is the world's centralised library of films and photographs of the UK and the world's endangered habitats and species - freely accessible online for research and internal educational purposes.

direct emissions from aviation account for about 3 percent of the EU's greenhouse gas emissions but in this era of cheap air travel they are growing fast. The European Commission has decided to take action to ensure aviation contributes to, rather than hinders, the fight against climate change.

This film is about the Ben & Jerry's Climate Change College (in association with WWF and polar explorer Marc Cornelissen). It illustrates the impacts of global warming in the Arctic and encourages young people to enroll in the college.

2.6 billion people worldwide lack access to clean water and proper sanitation. The global water crisis is not the result of scarce resources but of poverty power and inequality.

Legendary dance act Faithless return with 'Bombs'. This latest music video is from their forthcoming new album To All New Arrivals.

As climate change is becoming more prevalent coral bleaching events are occurring more often. This film explores new science that offers hope for the long term survival of the Great Barrier Reef and other corals across the globe.

Carpe Diem is designed to be powered by sunlight uses only renewable materials for its furniture specialises in locally-produced food and employs a host of energy-saving features.

CRT/Nepal is working to upgrade traditional water-mills in Nepal improving the lives of both the millers and those who use them. Their 2007 Ashden Award recognises the value of their work.

From the streets of Cardiff to the Houses of Parliament the satirical infidelity company cheatneutral.com sparks an important and timely debate about the inadequacies of carbon offsetting.

Circumpolar bears explores the lives of polar bears from around the world. They have survived 20 million years of evolution but the next hundred years may bring their greatest challenge yet.

Celebrating 40 years of campaigning - the story of Compassion in World Farming from pioneer to leading animal welfare charity.

This conference held on the 7th - 8th March 2007 in London discussed all aspects of communicating with consumers on climate change bringing together leading corporate players and climate change authorities. green.tv were there to film the event.

Barclays Bank is in the front line of Christian Aid's new campaign Climate Changed. Let's Cut the Carbon. The organisation says climate change is the most pressing issue for the world's poorest people.

Three women fairtrade coffee producers from the community of Los Alpes northern Nicaragua describe with great pride their families their farms and the difference that fairtrade has made to their lives.

Preserving the biodiversity of the Democratic Republic of Congo and surrounding regions. Project supported by the European Commission.

Bob an ambitious farmer plans to diversify and profit from climate change by turning his land into a seaside resort. By increasing his carbon footprint in ludicrous ways he draws our attention to everyday actions and behavior around energy use.

When the world is threatened we cry out for superheroes. But we're not talking caped crusaders here. Everyone can be a hero - all it takes is to get on your bike. This film from the UK's National Cycling Organisation, CTC, is playing in a cinema near you now.

Join animal symbologist Robert Penguin and the dashing agent Sophie Minnow as they race to expose the greatest lie ever told. Sure it's just a cartoon, but this may be the most important movie you'll see this year. In fact, mankind's very survival may depend upon it!

A performance artist with a message about climate change.

Environmental technologies provide us with cleaner soils water and air and a more sane environment in which to live in. Project supported by the European Commission.

Since China's ban on tiger trade in 1993 investors in tiger farms have been pressurising the government to re-open trade in tiger products. Experts fear this could stimulate a steep climb in poaching of wild tigers.

The London fashion scene turns green as Regent's Park hosts one of the world's largest ethical fashion shows.

Schoolchildren are tomorrow's adults and have a crucial role to play in tackling climate change. In an effort to help young children understand many of the issues behind climate change, the European Union's Intelligent Energy Europe (IEE) programme has supported a number of practical, grass roots schemes that teach 'energy education' in primary schools.

FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT- continuing on the fair trade theme we look at Fairtrade certified banana producers in the Dominican Republic.

In the run-up to Christmas, green.tv is celebrating good organic food with the start of a series of films highlighting the work of the Soil Association. This is the first in a series of six films narrated by Jonathan Dimbleby that cover the best of organic farming practice on five UK farms.

Continuing in the festive spirit green.tv is celebrating good organic food with the second in this series of short films highlighting the work of the Soil Association.

Welcoming in the new year green.tv is celebrating good organic food with the third in this series of short films highlighting the work of the Soil Association.

The forth in this series of short films highlighting the work of the Soil Association looks at the award winning Abbey Home Farm in Gloucestershire.

The fifth in this series of short films highlighting the work of the Soil Association looks at the work of Riverford Organic Vegetables.

The sixth and final part in this series of short films highlighting the work of the Soil Association. Here we see how Mapledene Early Years Centre has adopted the organic approach.

Actor Kris Marshall ('My Family') travelled with Christian Aid to investigate the destruction of the rainforest in northern Bolivia and met campaigners who are promoting sustainable development projects.

Actor Kris Marshall ('My Family') travelled with Christian Aid to investigate the destruction of the rainforest in northern Bolivia and met campaigners who are promoting sustainable development projects.

The concept of traceability is the cornerstone of the EU food law. The quality of products is guaranteed from the farm through the food processing and distribution to the fork.

Don't send your rubbish to the landfill make art out of it.

Muddy fun and frolics at the Glastonbury Festival.

Christian Aid unveils its Green Garden at this years Grand Designs Live Exhibition at ExCel London. The Garden is designed for use in developing countries.