Monthly Archives: May 2009

A Green New Deal won’t work – the economy needs something more

Like the rescue of Apollo 13, resolving our own crises requires a systematic approach and a true understanding of what the ‘problem’ is, says Neale Upstone. Possible responses to ‘the triple crunch’ of economic crisis, peak oil and climate change … Continue reading

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Super Kid Agency now on Twitter

The Super Kid Agency is now live on twitter, get connected and start to receive the latest environmental and social positive messages that will motivate you and the kids into a healthier and happier lifestyle http://twitter.com/superkidagency

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Change4Life Programme

The way we live in modern society means a lot of us, especially our kids, have fallen into unhelpful habits. This means all of us need to make small changes to eat well, move more, and live longer. csrplus have … Continue reading

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Earth Restoration Service – Increase Your Handprint Campaign

1 million supporters 1 global community that’s the word coming from Earth Restoration Service. We have just signed up to leaving a positive mark on the world. The Handprint Campaign – what are you doing for the Earth? The aim … Continue reading

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Grass cuttings back in the garden – 3R’s

Use grass cuttings as a mulch around shrubs and trees in the garden to help them conserve water – and to stop weeds growing.

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The environmental impact of drugs

How much rainforest does it take for one celebrity to snort another one under the table? Nick Kettles investigates the devastating environmental impact of cocaine use http://www.theecologist.org/pages/archive_detail.asp?content_id=2477

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Brushing your teeth

You can waste up to 4.5 litres of water if you leave the tap running while brushing your teeth – instead, use a glass of water for rinsing, or short bursts from the tap, and you’ll only need a fraction … Continue reading

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The End of the Line

Hot on the heels of The Age of Stupid comes The End of the Line, a disturbing and powerful film about one of the world’s most shockingly ignored problems – overfishing. For centuries people have viewed the seas as an … Continue reading

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Direct action – the winning argument

When a Victorian tea party took over Heathrow’s Terminal 1 earlier this year, it was a clear sign that environmental campaigning had taken a large step away from time-worn methods of protesting. In this interesting article Sarah Lewis an award-winning … Continue reading

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You don’t have to be popeye to eat spinach

Vibrant with colour, flavour and vitamins, lovely young spinach leaves are available right now. On eat the seasons this week: the best matches for spinach, recipe ideas include the truly wonderful Spanakopita, a cool, refreshing Juice of the Week. Don’t … Continue reading

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Save water when washing your veggies

To save water, try washing your vegetables in a bowl of water rather than under a running tap. Then you can water your houseplants with the discarded water. Nice!

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National Vegetarian Week, 18-24 May 2009

National Vegetarian Week, 18-24 May 2009, promotes inspirational vegetarian food and the benefits of a meat-free diet. You don’t have to be a veggie to get involved – but eating less meat can be good for your health, the planet, … Continue reading

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Shoot Nations Competition

The theme for this year’s competition is GROWING UP IN THE 21st CENTURY. This year they want people to look at the world around them and think about their place in it, and any limitations, advantages and opportunities that come … Continue reading

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Make way for Madame Butterfly

Make a home for butterflies and their caterpillars in your garden. There are a few dozen of them resident in Britain and six or so that visit us regularly from abroad. Give them a home and healthy meal. Let a … Continue reading

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Book early to get cheap seats

Travel by rail can help significantly reduce your carbon emissions and it pays to get cheap tickets. Network Rail has to set the national timetable 12 weeks in advance and this is often (but not always) when tickets are released. … Continue reading

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Sprouting seeds are they the way forward?

If you live in a flat or simply haven’t got room to grow your own vegetables there is another micro option available. For a cheap, healthy addition to salads or stir fries, try sprouting seeds – they’re easy to grow … Continue reading

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Bike Belles – Discover the joys of cycling

According to Sustrans, the charity behind the National Cycle Network, three quarters of women never ride a bike at all. So come on ladies, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, discover the joys of cycling, a wealth of … Continue reading

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More ludicrous climate change-denying car advertising from ’08.

Ah, so the world isn’t coming to an end, in fact hotter weather is great so buy a 4×4 and you can even drive through melting arctic regions and enjoy the view before it’s all gone. Other insane examples on … Continue reading

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Back to basics-Green Ecologist

Uncontrolled growth of financial debt is currently laying waste to large parts of the global economy. An explosion of ecological debt looks set to do the same, but worse, to a biosphere friendly to human civilisation. http://theecologist.org/pages/archive_detail.asp?content_id=2364

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Vinly Billboards Recycled and Reused

Billboards are getting more sophisticated and hi tech. But have you ever wondered what we do with those large non-biodegradable vinyl billboard posters that we still use here in the UK? If I am not mistaken pretty much nothing! Over … Continue reading

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Coffee addict – take a flask to work

If you can’t manage without your fix from the coffee shop on the way to work, why not make your own and take it in a flask? At £2 or more per cup, just think how much you’d save over … Continue reading

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Photo’s of the Week

Young olive baboons holding hands. Photograph: Theo Allofs/Corbis. http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/gallery/2009/apr/30/week-in-wildlife?picture=346716192 Camber windfarm in Kent forms the backdrop for gazing cows. Photograph: Haydn West/Rex Features

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