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22nd April - International Mother Earth Day
Posted Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:59:23 GMT by Michael EvansThe first Earth Day was celebrated on 22nd April 1970, initially in the United States. The UN instituted International Mother Earth Day to coincide with Earth Day. Despite massive world-wide interest in environmental topics, International Mother Earth Day was only endorsed by 50 member states.
22nd April - International Mother Earth Day
Recycle Water, Air and Waste - Why We Need To!
Posted Fri, 05 Apr 2013 08:39:17 GMT by Dave ArmstrongSeveral countries are falling behind in the race to recycle according to recent data but Europe hopes to recycle 50% of 'everything' by 2020.
Recycle Water, Air and Waste - Why We Need To!
World Water Day 2013
Posted Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:30:00 GMT by Michael Evans"Water, water everywhere - only if we share", is the slogan for UN Year of Water Co-operation. Although there are many areas of the world where there are shortages of water, there is really plenty of it, if only ways can be found of sharing it. UN World water Day was first designated in 1993 and for 20 years has been working hard to draw attention to the need for conservation, development and co-operation with respect to water supply.
World Water Day 2013
The record harvests changing lives for impoverished Indian farmers
Posted Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:06:46 GMT by Martin LeggettThe relentless mantra of bad-news for the world's poorest farmers may be lifting: a simple organic technique for growing rice is breaking records, and raising hopes, for India's struggling small farmers. The so-called SRI technique is also boosting yields for other crops too but the good news story hasn't yet won over all the critics.
The record harvests changing lives for impoverished Indian farmers
America Recycles Day 2012
Posted Fri, 16 Nov 2012 05:01:00 GMT by Michael EvansAlthough the US perhaps unfairly has a reputation as being the epitome of the throwaway society, it is one of the few countries of the world that has an official Recycling Day.
America Recycles Day 2012
The hitchhiker's guide to recycling! (recycling parts that you can't reach)
Posted Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:28:00 GMT by Dave ArmstrongAt the moment, we try and recycle or downcycle many materials, such as electronics (e-waste), that are environmentally distasteful or downright toxic.
The hitchhiker's guide to recycling! (recycling parts that you can't reach)
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Posted Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:42:25 GMT by Dave ArmstrongWorld Tourism Day - 27th September
Posted Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:01:00 GMT by Michael EvansAmenity flight kits made from 100% recycled materials
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Posted Tue, 24 Jul 2012 07:44:07 GMT by Dave ArmstrongGreen Conquers All
Posted Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:26:31 GMT by Dave ArmstrongGreen for go (three days in for the GREEN RIDERS)
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Woody Harrelson praises Canada's green lifestyle
Posted Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:20:00 GMT by Andy TillettUrban Agriculture - the Way of the Future?
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Posted Sat, 03 Mar 2012 12:58:48 GMT by Martin Leggett2011 Glastonbury Festival to be 'greenest ever' with loo rolls for all
Posted Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:16:00 GMT by Colin RickettsJoin the army! Planet Earth needs volunteer citizen scientists now!
Posted Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:18:17 GMT by Martin LeggettGreen Plug business practices praised by AlwaysOn
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Posted Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:30:00 GMT by Laura BrownElectric vehicle benefits vary by region and electricity grid sources
Posted Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:16:17 GMT by Adrian BishopEllen DeGeneres recognised for animal rights work
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