When Jeremy Walters’ interview with leading weather scientist Sir John Houghton created some interest at Digg.com, I was surprised to read the comments left by, and the sheer quantity of, Diggers who are convinced that as far as global warming goes there really is nothing to worry about. Now, as far as I can tell, …
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Liz Wicksteed wrote to us about her problem of trying to reduce her carbon footprint while she is legally prevented from hanging her washing outside. Because it is an issue that faces thousands of people living in the UK, she has agreed to me sharing her query with the readers of this blog, so that …
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This is a guest post by Matt Feldman of Carbon Neutral Digest. One of the major issues, or myths, surrounding carbon offsets is that it allows people and companies to pollute and then, just for a few dollars, “balance it out.” My take on this conundrum is that it doesn’t matter if this belief is …
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We’ve featured a number of blog posts detailing the simple things you can do to help reduce your impact on the planet, the little things that are easy to incorporate into your lifestyle or your daily routine. Now we’re going to be taking a look at the big things that you can do. The things …
While we are aware that this study proves that trees produce some methane, isn’t it just what we’ve come to expect from Fox News to report that trees cause global warming. Trees are part of the natural world and its natural cycle. People are causing global warming. It’s unclear whether the folks at Fox New …
This video raises some climate change issues you may not have thought about. Well worth a watch.
If you’d like to get away from this summer, don’t want to fly and balloon your carbon footprint, but can’t think of what to do or where to go, here are a few suggestions for some eco-friendly summer activism/learning/fun. The Camp for Climate Action 14-21 August 2007: 8 days of low-impact living, 200 free workshops …