The idea of generating clean energy and planting trees — all while sitting at a desk and getting work done — may sound like science fiction. But green web browser Ecosia has made it a reality.

As one of the largest tree-planting organisations in the world, Ecosia said it has worked hard to ensure the right trees are planted in the right place. It uses satellite technology, geo-tagging ...

And now a year on, the work Ecosia and HAF are doing in local villages has meant 80,000 trees have been planted, numerous irrigation systems have been repaired and 60 solar panels have been installed.

The Berlin-based company Ecosia has developed a search engine with environmental ambitions. It uses its profits to plant trees where its founders think they are most desperately needed – i.e.

Europe's Ecosia, Qwant unite to create their own search index, targeting Google as it grapples with anti-trust legislation.