10 benefits of a high fuel price
It seems that the world is coming around to our way of thinking. Yes, even Time.com has conceded that a higher fuel price has its benefits. They’ve come up with 10 things to like about petrol (gas) going over $4 a gallon in the US, still bloody cheap by UK standards. Geez, you yanks just …
Ethical Shopping
Ethical shopping is a subject much discussed at present, but what does it actually mean to consumers? Wikipedia defines it as buying things which have caused no harm or exploitation to humans, animals or the natural environment. Our newspapers are full of tales of factory farming, climate change, sweatshops and child labour and it has …
Jurdy discovers wind-crofting
Australians challenge government to do something useful
Australian writer, performer, director and broadcaster Dan Ilic was kind enough to let us know about his latest television advertisement that is taking Australia by storm. It started off as a viral video on the internet, but it struck such a chord with Australians that they raised enough money to have it broadcast on prime …
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2008’s best green websites
I’ve just been trawling through the 50 websites that TIME.com are calling the “Best Websites of 2008” and am struck by the lack of green websites on that list. Considering that climate change is probably the biggest threat we as the human race face, and that we in the West are by now quite aware …
Jurdy gets to grips with the electric car
Bush continues his crusade against the planet
The Real News is a non-profit news and documentary network focused on providing independent and uncompromising journalism. They don’t accept corporate advertising or governmental funding, and so you can be sure that with them you’re getting the story straight. That’s why when they contacted EcoStreet to suggest that we bring the following story to the …
Git along, little dogies big doggies!
Daggers away please animal rights activists, this is more a bit of fun in the park for lazy dog walkers than a serious method of transport (especially if your office doesn’t provide dog kennels for employees). If the video below is anything to go by, dogs may even enjoy the experience. Whatever blows your hair …