Monthly Archives: December 2009

What’s your eco-resolution for 2010?

Posted on December 31, 2009 by admin

What’s your eco-resolution for 2010? What do you plan to do for the earth this year it could be personal, political, local or global. Any action you can think of that moves us closer to a sustainable future? Me personally, … Continue reading →

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Ethical sales triple over decade, says Co-operative Bank

Posted on December 30, 2009 by admin

As we approach the end of this decade it’s interesting to see that consumer spending on “ethical” products from Fairtrade food to eco-friendly travel has almost tripled in the past decade, a survey reveals today. The Co-operative Bank’s annual ethical … Continue reading →

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Do cyclists need restricting?

Posted on December 22, 2009 by admin

Cyclists and pedestrians will take advantage of 20mph speed limits, according to drivers’ groups. As Sarah Boseley reported recently, a large-scale study into the effects of 20mph limits in London found that they reduced cyclist injuries by 16.9%. And last … Continue reading →

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China and Indonesia welcome Copenhagen summit deal

Posted on December 21, 2009 by admin

Asian giants China and Indonesia have hailed the Copenhagen UN climate summit outcome, despite its cool reception from aid agencies and campaigners http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8423097.stm

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A ‘Greener’ Christmas Special

Posted on December 18, 2009 by admin

To help you have an ‘eco’ low cost and healthy Christmas we’ve put on our festive thinking caps. Why not ‘branch’ out with eco Christmas trees or decorations; let off steam carolling; keep kids busy with fun for free; cool … Continue reading →

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Eat, drink, be merry and wise!

Posted on December 15, 2009 by admin

Around half of the waste produced by UK households during a typical Christmas can easily be recycled, but last year Friends of the Earth reckoned almost 90% ended up in the bin. A lot of this wastefulness can be attributed … Continue reading →

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Copenhagen could lead to increase in intensive farming

Posted on December 15, 2009 by admin

All sectors must play their part in a global emissions deal, but could including agriculture in the mix lead to an intensification of farming and money for GM crops? http://www.theecologist.org/

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Poor nations threaten climate deal showdown at Copenhagen summit

Posted on December 14, 2009 by admin

The Copenhagen climate talks hit trouble tonight as a number of African countries indicated their leaders would refuse to take part in the final summit unless significant progress was made in the next three days. The showdown between rich and … Continue reading →

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Some alternative ways to help yourself or your child’s Asthma

Posted on December 9, 2009 by admin

Asthma affects about a quarter of all children in the UK as well as many adults. It can be very distressing and a debilitating condition, the good news is there’s so much you can do to alleviate symptoms and help … Continue reading →

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Hopenhagen – that’s what we really want!

Posted on December 8, 2009 by admin

As the Spice girls once yelled out “tell me what you want, what you really really want” well it’s pretty obvious what the person who wrote Hopenhagen wants… on the 1st day of the Copenhagen summit. Hot stuff hey, doh, … Continue reading →

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Copenhagen climate change summit poised to open

Posted on December 7, 2009 by admin

Delegates from 192 countries are gathering in the Danish capital Copenhagen for the opening of the long-awaited UN summit on climate change. The conference has been described by some scientists as the most important the world has ever seen. According … Continue reading →

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Check your kids toys for toxins this Christmas

Posted on December 4, 2009 by admin

Now that the Christmas is fast approaching it’s a great opportunity to check on the safety of your kid’s favourite toys and those you may be thinking of purchasing or father Christmas will be dropping off down the chimney. It … Continue reading →

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Copenhagen climate change talks must fail, says top scientist

Posted on December 3, 2009 by admin

World’s leading climate change expert says summit talks so flawed that deal would be a disaster. The scientist who convinced the world to take notice of the looming danger of global warming says it would be better for the planet … Continue reading →

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Trends in 2010

Posted on December 1, 2009 by admin

Forget the recession: the societal changes that will dominate 2010 were set in motion way before we temporarily stared into the abyss. Urban culture is the culture. Extreme urbanization, in 2010, 2011, 2012 and far beyond will lead to more … Continue reading →

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