Modern living requires enormous amounts of energy. New houses in the West are designed to sell, just like any other consumer product, not to save energy. If everyone in the world were to consume natural resources at the same rate as people in the UK, we would need three planets. Therefore, we need to learn fast how to live with the one planet that we have. But can we expect to live sustainably and comfortably without overspending our planet's capital resources?

This week's Earth Report looks at sustainable living in and around London. At the Millennium Eco Village and the Beddington Zero Energy Development (BedZED), eco-friendly living meets innovative design and architecture, proving that an environmentally sound lifestyle is no longer the preserve of the "beards and sandals brigade". For more information on this program, and to inquire about purchasing the film, please visit the Earth Report site.