Trees and climate change
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.
EcoLinking – 9 December 2007
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 …
Winner of the Worst EU Greenwash Award
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 …
Last chance to vote
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 …
Review: Solar Duo Security Light
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 …
Me save the tree, me name Ali
A serious subject, a little bit of humour. I love it! [via: Eco-Chick]
Yorkshire artist depicts a warmer future
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 …
The Story of Stuff
Have you ever wondered where all the stuff is now that you’ve received as Christmas presents over the years? From your childhood, through your teenage years and into adulthood? How about everything you’ve ever given anyone else for Christmas? I’ll bet you don’t have a clue where most of it is now, or how it …
It’s a wrap
We’ve talked about decking the halls with eco-friendly decorations this Christmas and had a look at a range of gifts, both handmade and bought, that are kinder to the environment. Today we explore the world of eco-friendly gift-wrapping. My top choice for wrapping this year is the traditional Japanese Furoshiki. In Japan’s history, Furoshikis are …