Today the UK’s Prime Minister, Gordon Brown has announced that action on climate change is urgent and that developed countries must lead the way in cutting carbon emissions. Also today the UK’s Environment Secretary Hillary Benn has announced the launch of a “one-stop” energy advice service to help householders save on bills and tackle global [...]

Did you know that November is World Vegan Month? There are many reasons why people decide to go vegan. One of the popular reasons is environmental concern. Many vegans believe that avoiding animal products in general and boycotting factory farming in particular can actually save the world. At online ethical fashion boutique Bourgeois Boheme we [...]

“Gratitude is the heart’s memory.”  French proverb I have generally not been a sports fan in life, but living with my husband for over 20 years and raising two sons has trained me in the importance of “the game”.  Tonight we shared a real loss as we watched the dreams of our star quarterback slip [...]

I have recently transgressed (again) from being vegetarian to vegan. Since I was 12 I have been going through stages of being vegetarian and vegan and for about four years I was weak and went back to animal based food and products. However I am now 100% COMMITTED to being vegan and will never ever [...]

With the weather turning cold and the nights drawing in, it’s not hard to find yourself dreaming of sunnier climes. Maybe your ideal getaway is a sun-drenched white sand beach, perhaps your imagining takes you to tropical rainforests full of rare wildlife, or it could be that a visit to a new city, to explore [...]

It is easy to be dazzled by science. Science is, well, cool. It is about discovery, knowledge, exploration, and the undeniable human compulsion to poke at the unknown. And, as with every cool thing in the universe–we should reject the poor and irresponsible attempts, in favor of recognizing and defending the good and the responsible. [...]

Did you know that Nottinghamshire is home to some fantastic green projects? In fact last Thursday (08-11-10) I was at Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust’s 2007 Green Guardians Environmental Awards Gala Dinner (which I helped to organise) celebrating some of the best green projects in Nottinghamshire. The event was hosted by TV Environmentalist Penney Poyzer and supported [...]

I’ve not been blogging for the past couple of weeks as I have been busy planning a Green Christmas Fair in my home town of leamington Spa. I have had a fab year of attending lots of green and eco events this year so much so that I have been inspired to organise one myself. [...]

Ever since seeing them on a local news feature a year or two ago I’ve been following the progress of the Battery Hen Welfare Trust. The work of these guys is amazing, they rescue ‘ex-bats’ (as they call them) and re-home all over the UK. This October alone they got 1,323 hens out of battery [...]

Three great, green events coming up! The Big Green Home Show Ideas and inspiration to build or renovate a greener home. Date: 15 – 18 November Venue: National Self Build and Renovation Centre, Swindon Visit The Big Green Home Show website for event and venue details Fashion Made Fair Now you can afford to be [...]