We received a press release from Newsweek International this weekend about a feature that they are doing on how tourism, climate change and development are all threatening the world’s most treasured sites. Here is Newsweek’s list of the 7 most endangered Wonders of our World: Luxor, Egypt Dating back to the 14th century B.C., the …
The Independent has collected ideas from its readers on how the government can make small changes that will greatly benefit our environment. Proposals for change Fit new buildings with solar panels or wind turbines Label products according to their effect on climate: Force passengers to pay environmental cost of flying: Public transport should be made …
The ITV Eco-Hero Awards have confirmed that Tracey Smith is on the shortlist of five Eco-Heroes nominated for this award. 40 year old Londoner, Tracey, took a long look at life in 2002 and decided to follow a slower pace. She is now a stay-at-home-mother, kitchen gardener, writer and broadcaster, and founder of National Downshifting …
The new 8-part series on BBC2 about how Richard and Bridgit Strawbridge move to the West Country and turn a derelict wreck into a permaculture paradise has started and is an inspiration to many. Discuss “It’s Not Easy Being Green” at the EcoStreet Forum. Find out what others make of this unique television programme and …
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OZOcar is the first eco-luxury car service in the U.S. Featuring a fleet of exclusively hybrid vehicles, the OZOcar experience is a breath of fresh air from both a service and ecological perspective. An OZOcar features an Apple iBook, high-speed wireless Internet connection and over 100 satellite radio stations in the back seat. Passengers can …
EcoStreet, in association with The Mad* Show, is offering you the chance to win a pair of adult tickets to The Mad* Show at Earl’s Court in London. The Mad* Show, taking place between the 2nd and 4th of June 2006, is the UK’s largest ethical lifestyle show, showcasing the best of fairtrade products, ethical …
In my opinion, Tony Blair is not doing a very good job at securing safe energy for future generations. There is still a possibility that he will be backing the pro-nuclear set and that Britain will end up dotted with lots of new toxic-waste producing nuclear power stations. I’m almost certain that you could do …
Thanks to the hard-working EcoStreet pixies, we have a great new updated look. Our new signature images are courtesy of talented eco-photographer Anna Hillman, whose work was featured on Treehugger last year. Anna completed an Eco-Design degree at Goldsmith’s College, University of London in 2005 with her final project a book titled “Amazingness”, photography of …
HybridCenter.org has set a challenge to hybrid car drivers to submit a testimonial in time for Earth Day on the 22nd April 2006. Bill Nye, The Science Guy, plays virtual host to the Hybrid Center’s Earth Day Challenge, where he hopes to collect at least 1000 testimonials. So, if you are a hybrid driver, step …