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

Wind turbines. Those big white fans in the field, often spotted on motorways, like something out of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. Whump whump whump go the blades in their serene whiteness. A little bluebird flutters by, perhaps whistling a happy tune to himself. Whump whump thwack go the blades. Bye bye Mr. Bluebird. Accidental animal death is one of a number of reasons why there is still so much controversy surrounding wind turbines and wind farms. If you think the bird has ... Full Story

This week, instead of me just blogging about various green issues I'd like to turn the tables. I'd like you to tell me why you think the environment is worth saving and why it's good to be green. Comment and let us know! I will start with the reason why we should be green: because seeing trees is much nicer than seeing trash.

We are all being advised to be aware of the energy that we use within our household. When we are searching for our household appliances we are given their energy efficiency rating so that we can be sure that this issue is on our agenda. Also when we are buying a house, we are given a report that tells us how energy efficient the house is. But what really constitutes a reduction in energy consumption? Surely we must first know how much power an average house uses up, although this in itself is a complicated question.... Full Story

Jewellery has a long history, from ancient Greece to modern times and from Africa to Europe, humans have always had the desire to adorn their bodies. Jewellery can express many things about a person. It can be a symbol of power, a symbol of wealth, a symbol of love or an expression of individuality. It can be discreet and understated or it can be bold and outrageous. It can arouse feelings of envy, shock or even disgust. Full Story