pic:howstuffworks.comIt’s not just a fad – organic food is better for you, say scientists. Contrary to the view held by many that organic food is a ‘lifestyle choice’ and has little to do with healthy eating, scientists in Britain, France and Poland have discovered that organic carrots, apples, peaches and potatoes have greater concentrations of vit C and chemicals that protect against heart attacks and cancer than non-organic produce. [independent]

Cape Town Environmental Protection Association (Cepa) mounts challenge to halt stadium construction. In the most significant step to date by a civic group opposed to the Green Point Stadium, Cepa argues that approvals for the project have all been inconsistent with the constitution, the National Environmental Management Act, the Environmental Conservation Act, the Promotion of the Administrative Justice Act, the Land Use Planning Ordinance and the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act. [IOL]

Bush defeated by Supreme Court in global warming case. In a stinging defeat for the Bush administration, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday that US environmental officials have the power to regulate greenhouse gas emissions that spur global warming. [reuters]

Two wheels good, four wheels bad. South African MPs could take a leaf out of Mexico City’s book, where government officials have been ordered to leave their cars behind and cycle to work once a month, under new city regulations. [newscientist]

Great Green Shoes – a blog all about, well, green shoes. The blog talks about green shoes available ‘out there’ – the team avidly hunts down animal free, environmentally friendly shoes suitable for vegans, vegetarians and everyone who prefers a quality alternative to leather. Now there’s a brilliant idea, and a market in SA definitely not yet cornered – anyone? [greatgreenshoes]