The initial cost of installing solar power can make the technology prohibitive for some, so it’s very exciting to see what US corporation Citizenrē is doing for those who would like to install solar panels on their homes, but can’t afford the big outlay. The REnU 25-year fixed rate residential solar electric system rental program …
Ethan Miller writes an inspiring article for Yes Magazine entitled: Independence from the Corporate Global Economy. In it, he confirms that we don’t have to depend on big corporations to survive, we can take back the economy and create community. Ethan highlights the alternatives available to us: Suppose we try a different story: instead of …
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For the month of December, Sir Richard Branson is conducting a trial with 13 of Virgin’s planes. The trial aims to back up his claims made back in September that towing aircraft to runways instead of burning fuel taxiing them there will make considerable savings in CO2 emissions. He is expecting to save up to …
Anna Shepard, Eco-Worrier, has been argueing with her boyfriend. They argue about how full the kettle should be, why the lights are on when no-one’s home, and which trainer brands are environmentally acceptable. What once were domestic squabbles about who was going to clean the toilet or make the tea have now taken on a …
“White Christmas?” The staff of Environmental Defense have recorded their own version of “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas”, with a global warming twist. They are inviting other aspiring eco-carolers to join them on YouTube.
Zoe Ball is going to be presenting an environmental television series. The prime-time week long series entitled Extinct will be aired on ITV in December, and will be co-presented by Zoe and Sir Trevor McDonald. It is thought that Extinct will be the first “carbon neutral” terrestrial TV series. Zoe has revealed that she and …
Looking for that perfect eco-friendly holiday gift? How about a 2007 EcoBabes calendar? Supporting the California based Climate Protection Campaign, an organization working to reduce emissions in Sonoma County, the ecobabes calendar “portrays passionate, driven women pursing a vision of sustainability by modifying their daily actions and initiating systemic social change… [and] inspires and educates …
This is one of four eye-catching posters produced by EDF France to promote energy saving. You can view them all here. (via: Hugg and Ecolocal)
The End of Suburbia – a 52 minute documentary on peak oil If you’ve been wanting to see The End of Suburbia, all 52 minutes of it are now available to view on YouTube. (via: Hugg)