Free wheeling

If you have a short commute and still don't cycle to work, why not? Emily Thornberry busts 10 persistent myths about this easy, green and healthy way to get on the move.

Back to nature

Overprotective parents, too much TV and not enough time to mooch around mean most children now know more about the Amazonian rainforest than their nearest riverbank. It's time to fight this 'nature-deficit disorder', says Stephen Moss.

Two wheels

Matt Seaton addresses culpability issues outlined in the new Highway Code.

Breathing lessons

A report published this week has suggested that air pollution in our big cities could be as damaging to our health as the radiation Chernobyl survivors were exposed to. But short of moving to the countryside, what can city dwellers do? Quite a lot, actually. Leo Hickman offers 10 tips on how to breathe more easily.

Paths of enlightenment

If you've walked along the coast, you will know that private areas almost always mean a detour inland. Now the government is considering plans that will open up a corridor around the whole of England. By John Vidal.

Saved by the whale

Whale music was the soundtrack of choice for the New Agers of the 70s - now it's making a comeback. But is it really good for your health? Alice Wignall reports.