We’ve all heard about global warming, and it is a real concern for many of us. But how much do you really know about it? Enviromental Defense has put together a 10-question quiz about global warming for you to test your knowledge. You can calculate your impact on the earth at Environmental Defense’s Fight Global …
If you would like to be listed in the EcoStreet directory, submit your link here. It’s FREE. — The Urban Commuter listed his* blog Cycling London at the EcoStreet directory this week, and also brought it to my attention that we don’t feature cycling as a green activity and method of transport as much as …
Today, the 4th of April 2006 is Come Off It Day. Join the launch of the People’s Power Station and turn Megawatts into Negawatts! The idea is that if every household saves just a few watts every day, that’s one less power station that needs to be built. What you need to do: Replace at …
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 …
US based organisation Environmental Defense have teamed up with the Ad Council to deliver a collection of hard-hitting ads to the American public. The launch follows a nationwide survey that concludes that most Americans are aware of global warming and are concerned enough to be willing to change their habits and lifestyles to help avert …
The Scotsman reports on a recent meeting at the Confederation of British Industry‘s London headquarters. Prince Charles addressed the meeting saying that he considers climate change a bigger threat to our world than terrorism or demographic change. — The Scotsman — Tags: ecostreet, climate+change
It’s the UK’s National Science Week (9-16 March 2006) and the British Association for the Advancement of Science asks: What will YOU do to tackle climate change? Tony Blair has pledged to turn down his thermostat by one degree, Colin Jackson will swap a domestic flight for a train trip, and Professor Robert Winston will …
Newsnight rookie Justin Rowlatt has been set the challenge of living an ethical lifestyle over the course of a year. He has a question: what on earth is an “ethical lifestyle”? Justin’s wife Bee is a green influence on him, she has already made some changes to the family’s lifestyle that will hopefully help to …