Der Castortransport aus dem französischen La Hague hat soeben die deutsch-französische Grenze bei Forbach passiert. Dies bestätigt ein Greenpeace -Team vor Ort. Mit einer wärmeempfindlichen Infrarot-Videokamera dokumentieren Greenpeace -Aktivisten die Hitzeentwicklung an den elf Casto...
Since it's both the season for baking and the season for gift-buying, I went hunting for vintage accessories with which to create delectable treats (that also look good enough to hang on a kitchen wall). None of these are made from plastic, a material which has pretty negative environ...
Reports are surfacing of brutalities against journalists and sexual violence against women during the ongoing clashes in Tahrir Square in Cairo. Via Twitter, US-based Egyptian journalist Mona Eltahawy described the sexual and physical assault on her at the interior ministry after she ...
Parisians who illegally feed the French capital’s 80,000 pigeons are the subject of academic study. At the beginning of November Paris hosted a symposium organised by Natureparif (the regional agency for nature and biodiversity in the Ile-de-France) and an interdisciplinary research g...
Why shouldn’t your jewelry organizer be as much of a work of art as the treasures that adorn it? Polli’s accessory stands feature silhouettes inspired by the Amsterdam skyline, Australia’s native gum trees, and coral reefs . Laser-cut from locally salvaged hardwood, each piece provide...
Look at that owl’s eyes! Flickr user lovellbt photographed this lovely owl and shared the photo with The Nature Conservancy’s Flickr group ! Thanks, lovellbt! See all of The Nature Conservancy’s featured daily nature images—submitted to the Conservancy’s Flickr group by people like yo...
nef’s Social Policy team aims to find ways of achieving sustainable social justice: the fair and equitable distribution of natural, social and economic resources between people, places and generations. The squeeze on public spending makes it hard for all but a few to improve their liv...
This international recognition of community solar generation comes just as the UK government proposes to dramatically and controversially cut the Feed-in tariff support needed to kick-start such initiatives. ‘Britain’s First Solar Powered Town? ’, produced by Solarcentury and Third Ch...
Brazil's Sustainability Credentials Threatened By Changes In Forest Legislation A revised version of Brazil's Forest Code , a piece of legislation that regulates the use of forest coverage on private properties in Brazil, and whose draft was approved in Congress on Wednesday (23), has...
In a world where everything seems to operate at hyper-speeds (often at the expense of the environment), we're well aware of the apparent benefits behind such movements as "slow food " "slow cities " and "slow design ." But what about "slow travel "? To answer that question, from New Y...
Grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone region will stay on the “Threatened” list of the Endangered Species Act, under an appellate court ruling on November 22. As a frequent visitor to Yellowstone National Park, over a period of several years, I’ve had some encounters with grizzlies...
Do you feel insecure? Do you have trouble making decisions until you find out what everyone else wants? Do you have an out of control schedule that accommodates everyone but you? Is it hard for you to say “no” ? Are you exhausted trying to make everyone happy? If so you might be suffe...
A January 2009 study published in CONSERVATION BIOLOGY documented that millions of American bullfrogs commercially raised in SE Asia are shipped to New York and California every year for the live animal food markets for human consumption. These markets are generally found in major met...
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Renault Twizy electrifies Colette November 22, 2011 The Colette store in Paris is exhibiting Renault Twizy in a window display from December 5 to 10, 2011 In a world premiere, Colette customers can check out and reserve the most original of electric vehicles The full-electric Renault ...
We are looking for a dedicated intern to conduct vital research that’s needed to support current Indonesian Forests campaign work. As an intern you will play an important role in supporting the achievement of our campaign objectives. Interested applicants will need some understanding ...
“Mainstream Energy 's mission is to bring solar to the mainstream by making solar easy and affordable to a wide range of customers, with excellent quality, services and cost,” says Ethan Miller, Vice President of Operations for Mainstream. “Solar Frontier will enhance our ability to d...
Redstone Energy, headed by former three-star General James Pillsbury and co-founder Rick Skelton have joined forces with SCORE, the organization that puts on the annual Baja 1000 trans-desert race. Their goal is to demonstrate that if a battery-powered vehicle can handle 1000 miles of...
The high-profile Climate Bond Initiative has this week taken a major step forward in its efforts to drive investment in green projects and businesses with the launch of its prototype Climate Bond Standard. Formally launched yesterday at an event in the City, the final approved text of...
Dita Alangkara/Associated Press An orangutan in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. An innovative plan to create man-made islands for sick and injured orangutans in Indonesia is offering hope of a better life for animals who have previously been destined to spend their remaining days in ca...
The holidays can cause large amounts of stress for people caring for elderly parents. In addition to caregiving duties, during the holdiays, you can now add shopping, holiday parties and family gatherings to a never-ending to-do list. The AgingCare.com community has seen an increase i...
There is a perfectly legitimate argument against the UK diverting resources to support the development of a domestic solar industry. Solar energy is currently very expensive and the UK's climate means it will never be as effective or reliable here as it is in warmer climes. There is a...
Now that we’ve got to the point that, on Thursday night, a woman pepper-sprayed other shoppers to keep them away from the merchandise she wanted at a Los Angeles area Walmart, isn’t it time we took a deep breath, put down the credit card(s) and asked what does it say about the US that...
The Pukeko is thought to have landed on New Zealand shores around a thousand years ago from Australia (Steve Attwood). The swamp-loving Pukeko has won Forest & Bird’s (BirdLife in New Zealand) annual Bird of the Year election. It won 1480 votes in what ended up as a two-bird race with...
Pulse Eco Shower have teamed up with a great new chocolate manufacturer, The Nut Free Chocolatier to offer readers a seasonal treat. Ten winners will receive a mixed box of ‘winter delights’ chocolates and a Pulse Eco Showerhead worth over £65! Pulse Eco Shower brings an innovative ap...
Carbon prices dropped to record lows this week on the back of continued uncertainty in the Eurozone and mounting fears of an oversupply of EU approved carbon allowances. EU Allowances (EUAs) were selling for €7.80 yesterday morning, while permits from the UN's Clean Development Mechan...
The faces of the occupation [SLIDESHOW] by Jessica Lehrman 25 Nov 2011 6:59 AM Scraggly protesters camped out in public parks. Young people pepper sprayed and bloodied in clashes with the police. These are the images that have come to represent the Occupy movement. But as these portra...
Move over Black Friday – I’ve had several people ask for suggestions on where to shop for green/sustainable/organic gifts for the holidays , so I’ve rounded-up a quick list of ways to keep gift giving easy and meaningful. Some of the most enjoyable outings are local street fairs and f...
Zwischenlager Gorleben nicht sicher vor Terror Ansichten dieses Artikels: Textansicht dieses Artikels Bildansicht dieses Artikels add2any Details zum Artikel: Artikel veröffentlicht am: 25.11.2011, Artikel veröffentlicht von: Sigrid Totz Das niedersächsische Umweltministerium hat eine...
