Water, Water Everywhere…
With droughts expected over the summer and hose pipe bans almost certain to take hold in some areas, I felt it necessary to explore ways to conserve water in the home and garden. We...
Category: Climate Change
The Great Earth Day Giveaway!
Earth Day is just around the corner. Marked on the April 22nd each year since 1970, this annual event is celebrating its 40th birthday this year, so there’s no better time to get involved.
Change Your World: 29th June – 4th July 2009
Sustrans, the UK’s leading sustainable transport charity, has just launched its new campaign. It’s one you can all get involved in and maybe win some great prizes. Swap just one car trip between 29th...
Ethical Adventuring and Green Getaways
I know I’m a little premature with this one, but with the festive season over yet winter still upon us, my mind is turning to holidays. You must have noticed the travel agents’ New...
Am I alone?
I’ve been avoiding the news of late. I realised I needed to take a serious time out from it last week when I caught myself day dreaming of launching a cheap and nourishing breakfast...
Have it all – at what cost?
When I heard of SkiDubai, the world’s largest indoor ski centre, I felt convinced to the core that the world had indeed gone completely mad. An area of 22 500 sq m (the size...
Dear Davos
On the 28th January, Heads of state, business and religious leaders are meeting in the Swiss alpine town of Davos to initiate the start of the five day World Economic Forum (WEF). The WEF...
The Knowledge of Good and Evil
Last night, my sixteen year old son told me that his girlfriend had said something really nice about me. I anticipated what it might be – perhaps a compliment about my appearance, personality or...
Go Green – It’s World Carfree Day
That’s right, today’s the day to leave your car in the garage and hop onto your bike, suss out public transport in your area, or stretch those legs in order to get to school,...
National Carbon Footprint Day!
We’ve all heard the phrase ‘Carbon Footprint’, and I’m pretty sure most of us will know that it would be a good thing for our planet if we could each reduce our individual footprint....
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