The German Atomic Forum has been awarded the Worst EU Greenwash Award 2007 for “the most audacious attempts to gain unjustifiable green credentials”. It was nominated for a campaign that set out to improve the image of nuclear energy, using the slogan: “Germany’s unloved climate protectionists”, and depicting nuclear power stations in unspoiled and unpolluted …
This one had completely passed me by until now, so thanks to cutthecar at the EcoStreet forum for the heads up. There are a couple of days left to vote for the winner of The People’s £50million Lottery Giveaway, so vote now for your choice of these 4 environmental projects. Sherwood Forest: the living legend …
I recently fitted one of these Solar Duo Security Lights above my back door. It’s from The Solar Centre, who sell all sorts of solar things for homes and gardens. It was very easy to fit as it is fairly lightweight and came with all the necessary screws and wall plugs. I’m pleased I didn’t …
A serious subject, a little bit of humour. I love it! [via: Eco-Chick]
Jason Elliot, photographer, artist and Yorkshireman, has had a stab at depicting the future of the Calder Valley after a few years of global warming. He’s taken a tongue-in-cheek approach to a serious concern by transforming local scene’s with lush tropical vegetation and exotic animals and birds. Storm over the Co-op Parrots on New Road …
Have you ever wondered where all the stuff is now that you’ve received as Christmas presents over the years? From your childhood, through your teenage years and into adulthood? How about everything you’ve ever given anyone else for Christmas? I’ll bet you don’t have a clue where most of it is now, or how it …
We’ve talked about decking the halls with eco-friendly decorations this Christmas and had a look at a range of gifts, both handmade and bought, that are kinder to the environment. Today we explore the world of eco-friendly gift-wrapping. My top choice for wrapping this year is the traditional Japanese Furoshiki. In Japan’s history, Furoshikis are …
The weeks are just flying by now as we head towards the end of the year. Here are my picks from some of my favourite blogs from the past week: Google Wants Cheap, Renewable Energy. Like, Now. at Mashable. Climate Change – an alternative approach at The Oil Drum: Europe. The average British office worker …
Not sure what Jeremy Clarkson would make of this, and not sure whether I care either. I do know that my diesel family car gets far better mileage than these hybrids, I average about 45mpg in town. Thanks to the tipster who didn’t leave his name, you know who you are.