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Prince Charles’ controversial eco tour steams into Edinburgh
Written on 7 Sep, 2010 at 10:17 in Green Living | viewed times | 0 Comments
Local green firms get a Royal visit, but Prince of Wales accused of double standards Prince Charles described Edinburgh as "a very special place" when he visited the city yesterday. HRH The Prince of Wales made the comment to... (Continue reading)
Kate Watson’s innovation: Bristol Green Doors weekend
Written on 4 Sep, 2010 at 18:06 in Green Living | viewed times | 0 Comments
Bristol throws open the doors to its 52 green houses on 11 and 12 September There's knowing how much energy your home uses (see "Can I use energy and be green?" column ) and then there's doing something about... (Continue reading)
Good Companies Guide: easing the planet’s growing pains will help business to…
Written on 28 Aug, 2010 at 18:06 in Green Living | viewed times | 0 Comments
In the face of a looming environmental and demographic crisis, weak companies will go to the wall. Only those that address the needs of a rapidly changing world will prosper A few diehards in the City still think sustainability... (Continue reading)
Yes, we broke the law as climate change activists. And this is why | Dan Glass
Written on 25 Aug, 2010 at 12:35 in Green Living | viewed times | 0 Comments
We're not terrorists, we're people who believe delivering our message on climate change is worth being charged and fined In June 2010, nine climate change activists who had broken into Aberdeen airport in protest against the soaring CO 2... (Continue reading)
Paul Freeman obituary
Written on 25 Aug, 2010 at 12:24 in Green Living | viewed times | 0 Comments
Keeper at the Natural History Museum who highlighted insects' beauty and diversity From 1968 to 1981, Paul Freeman, who has died aged 94, was the keeper of entomology at the Natural History Museum in London – one of a... (Continue reading)
Nine Plane Stupid activists fined for Aberdeen airport stunt
Written on 25 Aug, 2010 at 10:56 in Green Living | viewed times | 0 Comments
'The Climate9', who were arrested after chaining themselves to a cage on the tarmac, have each been fined between £300 and £700 Nine climate activists who occupied the tarmac at Aberdeen airport in the name of tackling climate change... (Continue reading)
Solar panels approved for Charles residence
Written on 25 Aug, 2010 at 10:33 in Green Living | viewed times | 0 Comments
The Prince of Wales was granted permission today to install dozens of solar panels on his home at Clarence House in the latest move to cut his carbon footprint. ... (Continue reading)
Poorer nations hit with ‘exorbitant’ consultancy fees for carbon offset projects
Written on 25 Aug, 2010 at 9:14 in Green Living | viewed times | 0 Comments
Nepalese government has paid a Norwegian consultancy €150,000 (£123,000) to get UN certification for biogas projects The UN-certified scheme that allows developed nations to pay for carbon reductions abroad instead of making domestic cuts has come under fire for... (Continue reading)
Slideshow: Edinburgh Climate Camp
Written on 23 Aug, 2010 at 10:04 in Green Living | viewed times | 0 Comments
A selection of images captured during today's events across the city Disruption for Edinburgh residents has been minimal so far today following protests against the Royal Bank of Scotland. The flash-mob style demonstrations saw the bank's Nicolson Street branch... (Continue reading)
Australian election: Breakthrough moment forecast for Greens
Written on 18 Aug, 2010 at 7:09 in Green Living | viewed times | 0 Comments
Major parties' failure to address public climate change concern may hand Greens up to 14% vote and balance of power in senate Australia's Green party are poised for a breakthrough moment in this weekend's elections, cashing in on the... (Continue reading)
