The Swedish banking meltdown of 1992 was very similar to the current US crisis. The government successfully bailed out the banks and the taxpayer actually made a profit. They've sent a delegation to Washington to explain how. Pay attention Mr Bush!

Norway's huge pension fund shed hundreds of millions of dollars worth of investment in Rio Tinto today, claiming the company's environmental record was incompatible with its ethical investment policies.

We asked AMT how they have succeeded in going entirely fairtrade across their whole chain of coffee shops. If they can do it, why can't starbucks?

Fairtrade coffee is well established and widely available, so why do you still have to ask for it specifically in the mainstream coffee shops? We've been writing to them and asking.

The hybrid car industry is booming right now. So much that there's a waitiing list for a new Prius or hybrid Civic. But, there are hybrids available.

There's Fairtrade, and then there's Equitrade, a radical re-invention of trade-based development that is blossoming in Madagascar. It all begins with chocolate.

<p>Poverty researchers in the UK have estimated that &pound;13, 400 or $26,800 is enough for a basic comfortable lifestyle. Sound realistic? How much do you think is 'enough'?</p>

If something doesn't feature a fairtrade logo, then presumably it's unfairtrade, right? In the interests of consumer information, that ought to be on the packaging too. I've taken the liberty of making a logo. Expect to see it in a supermarket near you.

The Coke side of life may be all rainbows and shooting stars in the commercials, but the reality of living with Coca Cola in the developing world is a different story altogether. Watch Mark Thomas' documentary for the UK's Channel Four.

You can participate in the fairtrade movement in more significant ways than just buying coffee or bananas. Shared Interest is a lending co-operative that provides financing for new fairtrade businesses. Find out how you can be a part of it.