I’m a bit of a traditionalist when it comes to Christmas and always insist on having a real tree. The artificial ones just don’t do it for me, despite the fact many of them can look very attractive. But what’s best from an environmental point of view? You’d perhaps expect environmentalists to be against the principle of killing thousand of trees every year simply to decorate or homes, but in actual fact most of them agree that a real tree is the better choice. When it looks this good, does ... Full Story

In 2007 the government announced its plan to build 10 eco towns in England. The plan was supported by the Town and Country Planning Association. The original aim had been to create 50 eco towns, a number of which would not have been new builds, but existing estates with added green ‘aspirations’. Homes in the UK currently account for 27% of the UK’s yearly total of 40 million tonnes of CO2 emissions. If the government is to achieve its target of reducing these emissions by 60% by 2050 then eco towns could make an important contribution.... Full Story

These days many people are concerned about the environment. From melting polar ice caps to increasingly violent storms it seems that the world is becoming a more unstable place. Politicians, scientists and environmentalists all tell us that global warming will have devastating consequences for the people and animals of the world. We all know that we need to reduce our carbon footprint and one of the ways of doing this is to choose technology that uses energy more efficiently. Everyone (even Americans) agree this is a bad idea Many of us try to reduce ... Full Story

Global warming first started causing concern in the 1980s. Global warming is not the same as the greenhouse effect which is a natural phenomenon on which life depends. The Earth’s atmosphere captures some of the Sun’s energy which warms the Earth and enables it to support life. Global warming on the other hand is the result of man-made emissions. It's really damaging Polar bear real estate We all know that global warming is happening, although of course there are still those who want to attribute it to solar sunspots or say that the current ... Full Story

Starting from Africa, where the first humans originated, humans have spread out across the world to occupy almost every landmass. Even where conditions seem to be impossibly inhospitable, humans have managed to not only survive but also to thrive. Humans have adapted to their environment whether it is the frozen north or the hot deserts of the south. The success of humans is down to their ability to not only adapt to their surroundings, but also to change their environment. We kinda mess up the environment everywhere we go.... Air conditioning may not be ... Full Story

We all know we can recycle bottles, cans, paper and cardboard. Recycling has gone from a lifestyle choice to a real-world necessity in the last few years, and as awareness and participation grows, so do the number of products that are able to be recycled. For manufacturers all over the world, marketing merchandise as easily recyclable is now a big selling point - just take a look at the latest adverts for Apple laptops for evidence of this. The great thing is, ... Full Story

If you are in the process of planning a holiday abroad, you may find yourself wondering about the quality of water at your destination. Is it safe to drink? Why exactly are travellers encouraged not to drink the tap water in certain countries? It might be surprising to learn that nearly 20 per cent of the world’s population does not have access to clean drinking water. Water, you know you're lucky to be able to have drinking water Many people believe that tap water is safe to drink in certain places because the people who ... Full Story

Human attempts to control or influence the weather have a long history. Some American Indian tribes performed ceremonies that they believed would encourage rainfall. In Europe the Finns were believed to be able to control the weather and it was long believed that witches were capable of conjuring up storms. All of these are of course simply superstitions and any change in the weather that may have occurred would have been purely coincidental. Our desire to control the weather is perhaps a reflection of our desire to control our own destinies. Hurricanes and violent storms frequently cause much damage and ... Full Story

In this blog, we always talk about the problems of the environment, and why it's worth saving. This time we decided to blog about the power of nature, and how awesome and incredible it really is. So we decided to talk about the power of tornadoes, and found some really incredible stories. Look, there's Dorethy Tornadoes are certainly not commonplace in the United Kingdom but we often see quite amazing footage of these spectacular wind swirls. However, while they are amazing to look at, they can cause untold damage and devastation. So what exactly ... Full Story

Being environmentally friendly is a chore. In a world designed to leverage resources in favour of monetary gain, all other concerns are secondary, including the impact on our ecosystem. Until the governments of the world unite to incentivise eco-friendly manufacture and production, these attitudes will be passed on to us, the consumer. Listen to me, although I am getting fatter... There are, however, some things you can do in the meantime to cut down on your emission of greenhouse gases. Below is a list of 15 suggestions, which are designed to negatively impact your ... Full Story