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China unleashes its Clean Revolution

China is already the world's leading renewable energy producer and is over-taking more developed economies in exploiting valuable economic opportunities, creating green-collar jobs and leading development of critical low carbon technologies, says a new report to be published by The Climate Group.

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Earning Opportunity

You can earn 50% of sales of the foraging guide simply by providing a link, and you don't even need a website. For more information go to theEarning Opportunitiespage.

Foraging Guides and Herbal Products for the USA

Lerning Herbssell a number of herb related products, including some foraging guides for the USA. They also have a free herbal course.

Tasty Gunk

Just couldn't wait to take the photo without taking a bite

This post is a little out of season, but if you have some dried wild garlic and nettles (or any other herbs for that matter), and would like a recipe for a tasty way of consuming
spirulina powder, a rule-of-thumb basic recipe follows below. The combination may sound weird, but it tastes great in my oppinion, and some of the ingredients are quite strong in taste and disguise the odd spirulina flavour. This gunk can be made thick enough as a sandwich spread, or thinned down as a dip or salad dressing.

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UK consumption increases CO2 emissions

Carbon dioxide emissions associated with UK consumption increased by 115 million tonnes (18%), between 1992 and 2004.

Green goods to come to the front of Britain's shelves

Green goods will need to become the normal products on our shelves in the future, while products with a big environmental impact will need to change - and much of the time, consumers won't even notice, Climate Change Minister Joan Ruddock said today.

Mayor Scraps £25 Congestion Charge

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has ended proposals for the CO2 Charge, which would have charged owners of large cars£25 a day to drive in the Central London Congestion Charge zone. The High Court has now confirmed that the paper work necessary to end the proposal has been completed and the CO2 charge is no more.

PM Urges Us To Stop Wasting Food

As the G8 gather in Japan to discuss the world economy, African development and the environment, the Prime Minister urged Britons to waste less food.

Despite Financial Squeeze, Consumers Want to be Greener

The number of UK consumers who are personally concerned about what they can do to protect the environment increased by 33% over past two years and at highest level for two decades, according to a Future Foundation survey.

Eco Eco

We stock eco clothing for men, women, and children, and bodycare, ethical gifts and jewellery.

Schwarzenegger Encourages Zero Emissions Vehicle Manufacter

Tesla Motors and Governor Schwarzenegger announced today at a press conference at Tesla Motors headquarters that Tesla's next product, a 4-door, 5-passenger sedan, will be manufactured at a facility in the state of California.

Americans Driving Less

The Americans may not be as concerned about green matters as environmentalists would like, but there are two things the do concern them: fuel security and the dollar in the pocket.

Global Green PS

Global Green Property Services is the internet?s member-generated, eco-friendly Real Estate Development and Management community. Search for environmentally friendly vendors, contractors and real estate sales. We are 100% Green.

U.S. Green Roof

U.S. Green Roof is a provider of eco-friendly commercial roofing, from vegetative roofscapes to cool metal roofing. Their mission is to always "think and act green"

Southern Metal Roofing's Green Blog

Southern Metal Roofing is a provider of eco-friendly, sustainable, and energy efficient metal roofing. Their blog discusses how metal roofing and other home improvements can help to make your home greener.

Running an Aston on Surplus Wine

The Prince of Wales has published his Household annual report which details his carbon footprint, and the efforts it has gone to reduce it.

Public Attitude to Climate Change: Concerned but Still Unconvinced

New research by Ipsos MORI, updating last year's Turning Point or Tipping Point Report, finds the public concerned about climate change but far from convinced about the science or the Government's green agenda.

Mother's going Green

Daily log of the green lifestyles changes that we are implementing into our home. Includes challenges and successes and some crafts for kids.

Plants Move Up in a Warmer World

As the world warms, a research team in France have found that some plants are moving further up mountains to get the best conditions for reproduction.

Renewables Statistics for 2007 Released

As part of the Governments Energy Trends report, BERR have realeased 2007 renewables figures for the first time, showing an increase of 8.5 percent on 2006 for renewable electricity, but this still only represents 5% of all the UK's electricity generated from all sources.

Futurenatural: Best Organic&Natural Beauty Brands

Futurenatural is the modern, cool stylish home to all the best organic&natural beauty brands in the world. At the core of this hip new store is a philosophy of responsible hedonism that doesn?t sacrifice aesthetic, quality, our health or the environment

Positive Impacts - positive sourcing

Positive Impacts is your new co-operative environmental and ethical products sourcing service for all your promotional needs - clothing, stationary, and anything else you can think of!