This is a guest post by Chris Vernon, who is based in the UK where he edits the European edition of The Oil Drum, a popular weblog hosting discussions about energy and our future. This post is based on an article first published at The Oil Drum. The key objective in the face of climate …
There’s a new website for UK lovers of local and ethically produced food called Free Range Review, and it operates on the “by the people, for the people” principle. You can find out what others think of your local producers, and leave your reviews for others to find. In reality, it’s a more sophisticated form …
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Last year we told you about Treeflights.com, a tree planting project in Wales. In this video Ru Hartwell, project director, explains the link between trees and climate change.
There’s been a whole lot of environmental stuff going on this week, what with the Bali Climate Change Conferenceongoing and the Global Day of Action yesterday. Here’s some more stuff to get your teeth into: Of self-identified top “green sins” Britons surveyed admitted to, the top five were: wasting energy at home (30%), using transport …
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 …