Alastair has built a team of talented editors who are as committed as he is to the search for authenticity and personality in places to stay. They are also ‘driving’ the world’s first carbon-neutral publishing company; the search for a reduced ecological footprint is a serious one. The company has won an award from Business Commitment to the Environment and moves to its own eco offices in 2005.

The book to challenge climate change sceptics "What's the point in me doing anything about climate change when China is opening two new power stations a week?" All of us are guilty of making excuses not to change our lifestyles especially when it comes to global warming and climate change. What about China? aims to show that all the excuses we give to avoid reducing our carbon footprint and our personal impact on the environment are exactly that, excuses. The book illustrates through clear explanation, facts and figures, that any changes we make now will have an effect, both directly and indirectly on climate change. Various topics covered include climate; recycling; energy; travel and food. Clear, concise and entertaining answers are given to 70 questions by a panel of experts from The Soil Association, Waste Watch and the Centre for Alternative Technology.