Bloggers for Positive Global Change

Mel Rimmer over at Bean Sprouts has nominated us for this award meme. Thanks Mel. Bloggers for Positive Global Change award meme was started by Climate of Our Future just a week ago, so we’re very honoured to be among the first of the nominated blogs and will display the badge proudly. The aim of …

Live Earth: in retrospect

The Police and Kanye West conclude the New York concert. (via ECOtality) Live Earth may be over, but it’s the after effects that will decide whether Live Earth has been a help, bringing awareness of climate change to the masses, or whether it has been just another rock concert with a massive carbon footprint. Greenthinkers …

What causes childhood eczema?

I have recently been wondering if the increased incidence of childhood eczema could possibly be linked to clothing and bedding used. Natural untreated fibres used in the manufacture of clothing cause almost no skin problems. We know that conventionally grown cotton is very chemically intensively farmed and amongst many other potential side effects skin damage …

How will you watch Live Earth?

The countdown is almost complete. Tomorrow is Live Earth. Seven continents, a massive line-up, 24-hours. All to raise awareness of global warming. Have you got tickets to a concert? If you have, enjoy. If not, how will you watch Live Earth? If, like me, you will be at home, in front of the TV, the …

EcoStreet’s Eco-radar – 6th July 2007

Eco-friendly house Living in smaller homes makes sense when it comes to heating and cooling them, and prefab houses are being billed as the next big (or in this case small) thing. Some folks are taking small to the extreme. Inhabitat explores the Top 5 tiniest prefab homes. If you’re looking for a DIY project …