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Monthly Archives: November 2008
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Because it’s Friday and to round the working week off I thought I would share a little bit of information about one of my heroes with you. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968), was the leading civil rights activist in … Continue reading
B&Q launches One Planet Home kit to green-up its customers
B&Q has launched the One Planet Home product range to help customers live sustainably, building upon its earlier commitment at the start of 2008 of joining the global One Planet Living® partnership, set up by sustainability expert BioRegional. The One … Continue reading
Posted in climate change, economics, energy, environment, future, social responsibility
Tagged climate, corporate social responsibility, environment
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National Tree Week in the UK
We really don’t need an excuse to connect with nature and the seasons. But if you need one it’s National Tree Week between 26th November to 7th December which marks the start of the tree planting season, and a … Continue reading
London Critical Mass cycle ride
Monthly London cycle ride can go ahead without notifying Met of route, Lords rule Police attempts to outlaw the monthly Critical Mass cycle ride through the streets of London unless its route was notified in advance were blocked by the … Continue reading
Posted in climate change, cycling, energy, environment, future, health, social responsibility
Tagged climate change, cycling, environment
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What’s good to eat this week?
Turnips come in a variety of forms, the most widely available being the squashed globe shape with creamy coloured skin and a purple crown (where the turnip grew above the surface of the ground and was exposed to sunlight). They … Continue reading
Posted in Diet and nutrition, environment, health
Tagged Diet and nutrition, food, seasons
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Ho ho ho to a eco Christmas
Before you dive headlong into the pre Christmas frenzy of shopping and office parties, before you drown in a mountain of wrapping paper, tinsel and Christmas cards, please pause for a moment and consider a few small changes or slight … Continue reading
Jobs of the future-renewable energy
The hottest growth industry in the world now is renewable energy. That’s where jobs of the future are already being created, and where much of the technological innovation is taking place that will usher in our next era of economic … Continue reading
Posted in economics, energy, social responsibility
Tagged economics, energy production, security
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Winter warmer-simple vegetable stock
As you enjoy a steaming bowl of homemade soup, you may not think about the benefits it brings to you. Soup has a universal appeal because of its convenience, low cost, and variety. Soup not only can prevent disease, but … Continue reading
Oceans are still less well-known than the surface of the moon
More than 90 percent of the oceans’ top predators — large sharks, tunas, swordfish, cod and others — are now gone. A thousand points of light are being shone into the dark ocean depths as scientists from 82 countries work … Continue reading
Boris Johnson under fire for cutting London cycling funds
Campaign group accuses mayor of undermining promise to turn capital into city of cyclists Boris Johnson was today accused of undermining his commitment to turn London into a city of cyclists by “slashing” bike route funding in the capital. The … Continue reading
UK government urged to set up ‘green investment bank’
Greenpeace activists unfurl ‘green is good’ banner on Bank of England as chancellor prepares to deliver pre-budget report The government was urged today to set up a “green investment bank” that could be used to finance renewable energy projects … Continue reading
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Tagged economics, social responsibility
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A banking crisis mustn’t take the heat off climate change action
Recent events show that we can move fast when we have to. And we need urgent action to stop environmental catastrophe. In the past few weeks we have seen graphic evidence of how institutions and individuals could create wealth that … Continue reading
Spending responsibly-ethical standards in the spotlight
Thanks to Darren Moore and his recent request about the availability of Green Marine branded clothing I thought I would get some thoughts down in relation to spending responsibly and my journey to find an ethical supplier of organic clothing. … Continue reading
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Eat Brussels sprouts now!
Like Marmite, brussels sprouts are a somewhat divisive food, although most people who claim to hate them have probably been scarred by encounters with horrible overcooked monstrosities in their formative years. When prepared with a little care, sprouts are a … Continue reading
National Climate March
This year’s National Climate March will take place in London on 6 December 2008. This is the largest annual mobilisation on climate in the UK and will be part of a Global Day of Action. Find out more at http://www.campaigncc.org/
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Tagged action, climate change
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Knobbly veg are back or are they?
Looking at a wonky parsnip, the other day, I thought of Prince Charles. The parsnip did not particularly resemble him – although it could have. Misshapen vegetables are back! The European Commission is finally scrapping those unpopular regulations about the … Continue reading
Whose job is it to turn the lights off?
This time two years ago all anyone cared about was whether you were switching off your standby, or riding your bicycle, or changing your light bulbs. These days that all seems very 2006: many people now seem to have signed … Continue reading
Learning from the past-can we?
Building upon this week’s 90th anniversary which deeply moved me I came across a speech Kennedy made in June 1963 which first and foremost called on Americans to believe the very possibility of cooperation with a seemingly implacable enemy, which … Continue reading
90 years on what have we learned?
Yesterday I joined many thousands of attendees to witness the determined spirit of 112 year old Henry Allingham. He stirred us all at the Cenotaph with his valiant attempt to stand up and place his wreath to his comrades and … Continue reading
15 tips for a healthy lifestyle
Refuse stress! Sometimes is good to miss the bus rather than always run! Learn a relaxation technique and use it once a week at least. Go for a walk every day either at lunch time or after dinner. Drink … Continue reading
All around the world!
After some 10 years of constant daily use commuting to and from work (18 miles), the occasional monthly trip from London to Brighton, one off special trips cycling from London to Poole and London to Stourbridge (yes that’s right the … Continue reading
I have a dream
Last night was the most exciting election that I’ve ever seen. It was worth losing sleep. It was a moment that will live in history as long as history books are written. Martin Luther King’s dream was that people would … Continue reading
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Be a kinder person and wear a smile
Charity begins at home and it’s so easy to forget that there are other people in the world besides ourselves. There are so many little ways we help put a smile not only on our own face but others too. … Continue reading