Coral reefs represent some of the world's most spectacular beauty spots, but they are also the foundation of marine life: without them many of the sea's most exquisite species will not survive.

Coral reefs represent some of the worlds most spectacular beauty spots, but they are also the foundation of marine life: without them many of the seas most exquisite species will not survive.

Conservation is key to preserving many of the worlds natural beauty spots, so do your best to help by keeping to designated footpaths and being a discerning souvenir collector.

Vegetable box schemes, local greengrocers, farmers' markets and organic stores are a great place to source package-free foods.

Farmers' markets are one of my favourite sources for Christmas goodies.

The planets environmental woes tend to be overlooked as we scramble for the latest high-tech gizmos - and conveniently ignore their energy consumption.

My vegetable patch is my pride and joy.

I'm a mother, and my life is very full.

If you are energy-efficient and water-wise at home, then take all your good habits abroad with you.

The citric acid in lemon juice makes it perfect for bleaching, disinfecting and cutting through grease. And olive oil is a great alternative to furniture polish.

For many of us, Christmas lunch is the most special meal of the year - and I certainly want nothing but the very best for this celebration.

Obscenity, which is ever blasphemy against the divine beauty in life, is a monster for which the corruption of society forever brings forth new food, which it devours in secret.

This is what I think art is and what I demand of it: that it pull everyone in, that it show one person another's most intimate thoughts and feelings, that it throw open the window of the soul.

The security of our country is not just a top priority, it's the top priority.

A real man isn't somebody who takes advantage of a young girl but who treats her with respect.

The success of 'The Fighter' made it a lot easier to get 'Broken City' green-lit. And the buzz about 'The Fighter' also made it a lot easier to get 'Contraband' green-lit.

There's something bad in everything good and something good in everything bad.

Where does a black soul go to rest?

The difference between management and administration (which is what bureaucrats used to do exclusively) is the difference between choice and rigidity.

People in London think of London as the center of the world, whereas New Yorkers think the world ends three miles outside of Manhattan.

Truth often suffers more by the heat of its defenders than the arguments of its opposers.