Britain goes slow as trains, planes and ships cut fuel costs

Even jet planes are slowing down to save fuel - well really to save 'fuel costs' which is perhaps slightly different - an economic rather than environmental decision. If that's what it takes to save the planet then...

Speeds fall as fuel prices rises

This survey draws a link between average speed and fuel price. Increased prices would seem to be bad for the pocket but good for the environment. This said the stretch of motorway mentioned in the survey is one of...

"Heart of Borneo" countries agree to five points to conserve forests

"Three countries that took part in the second "Heart of Borneo" (HoB) meeting -- Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam -- have agreed to implement five things to protect forest areas, conservation and production forests for the sake of future generations, a senior...

Developers need incentives: energy efficient buildings

Opinion Barry Artiste, Now Public Contributor The following phrase in this media story says it all about people.   "The report also noted a disincentive for both landlords and tenants - property owners tend...

Scotland: Farmer tell's Donald Trump "Piss Off"!

I saw a brief interview on this, and found it in the news, where a Scottish Farmer in his scottish brogue basically tell the Donald to "Piss off" his farmland is not for sale. This dashing Donald Trumps dream to...

ASEAN issues declaration on sustainable environment management

"The document also mentions to intensify joint research in creating and developing low-emission technology. ASEAN and in every member country took concrete measures to promote alternative energy like solar, hydro, wind, bio mass and bio energy as well as thermal energy. In...

Experts say climate change threatens national security

"(Reuters) - Climate change could end globalization by 2040 as nations look inward to conserve scarce resources and conflicts flare when refugees flee rising seas and drought, national security experts warned on Monday."

Green Parenting: Raising Environmentally Aware Kids

"Green Parenting: Raising Environmentally Aware Kids passing on the Earth to future generationsSo, what is Green Parenting? Teaching our children to conserve our planets energy and resources has been around for many of us for years now. However, with increased global...

Costa Rica gets forest fund boost

"The US and conservation groups will cut $26m (£12.8m) from Costa Rican debt in return for the country spending the same sum on forest protection. Costa Rica will spend the money over the next 16 years on large swathes of its tropical forest. It hopes to help conserve such...

Greepeace sets up forest defenders camp in Riau

"The FDC would cooperate with local people in conserving forests, Emmy Hafild, Greenpeace executive director for Southeast Asia, said Tuesday. The volunteers who worked for the FDC would get involved in a number of activities such as conducting surveillance, extinguishing...

Grow Natural . . . natural yard care

Your tax dollars at work.  Might as well use 'em: " Taking care of your yard doesn’t have to be so complicated. You can simplify your yard care routine and save time, money and the environment by using natural yard care techniques. Why grow natural? By making a...

First nation forgoes salmon fishing to protect stocks

In a world where Cultural Traditions and Rituals are sacred and protected. The First Nations are taking steps to  forego  a tradition for the time being to ensure Cultural traditions  continue for...

Wild Tigers Face New Threats by Tiger Farms

Some Tiger populations are in grave danger. Some have already disappeared, some are rebounding. The Tigers of China have a beautiful lady going to bat for them. But there's a catch-22 in one effort to protect the...

How many Calgarians does it take to save a litre of gas?

I was a bit surprised to find this conservation meetup in Canada's energy-capitalist capital.  And yet here they are with 20 members and meeting next May 2.Here's a purely journalistic question: how many meetups like this are there in North America?  and one more:...

Top 25 Censored Stories of 2007

"#1 Future of Internet Debate Ignored by Media Sources: Buzzflash.com, July 18, 2005 Title: “Web of Deceit: How Internet Freedom Got the Federal Ax, and Why Corporate News Censored the Story” Author: Elliot D....

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