Unsustainable pressures on Earth, says Living Planet Report

Posted Tue, 15 May 2012 14:28:37 GMT by Linden Volsun

Population growth and rising consumption of Earth's natural resources are putting security and human health at risk, according to the 2012 WWF Living Planet Report.

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Go 'Shwopping' and recycle at Marks and Spencer

Posted Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:11:00 GMT by Adrian Bishop

UK retailer Marks & Spencer unveils new Shwopping recycling campaign. M&S is encouraging shoppers to become shwoppers by donating unwanted clothing to Oxfam every time they buy new clothes and help reduce landfill waste.

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Earth Day 2012 - Raising awareness of environmental issues

Posted Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:00:01 GMT by Michael Evans

Earth Day, celebrated on 22nd April each year, is the result of a 1970 US initiative to raise awareness of environmental issues. It is now a worldwide event and in 2012 is calling on governments for stronger and immediate action to stop global warming and to reverse environmental destruction.

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Earth Day 2012 - Google directs people to get on their bikes

Posted Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:09:29 GMT by Adrian Bishop

Cyclists can find safe, new routes for any journey - including trips on Earth Day - by using biking directions provided on Google Maps.

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Electric vehicle benefits vary by region and electricity grid sources

Posted Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:16:17 GMT by Adrian Bishop

Electric vehicles reduce emissions related to global warming and have lower fuel costs than petrol-driven vehicles. But these benefits differ depending on how electricity grids in different regions generate their electricity according to a UCS study.

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Keeping the garden growing

Posted Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:01:00 GMT by Michael Evans

With drought in the UK and high temperatures in parts of the US, it is important for gardeners to look at innovative ways to prevent soil from drying out and being blown away such as green mulches. The same techniques can be used in marginally productive areas of the world to increase productivity.

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