From the category archives:

Action

In honour of Zero Waste Week, Seppo Leinonen takes an irreverent look at where we could be headed if we fail to take action. You can see more of his excellent environmental cartoons on his website.

Zero Waste Week 2009

by wildelycreative on Tuesday, 8 September 2009 · 3 comments

in Action, Consumerism, Food

National Zero Waste Week 2009 – What’s your pledge?

Greenpeace UK as a core member of the Big If coalition sends a video to Ed Milliband – NO to dirty coal. What will you do for the Big If?

New research by the American Psychological Association suggests helplessness is one of the reasons of inaction towards climate change.

Vote for the Green Party on 4th June

by Paul on Wednesday, 3 June 2009 · 1 comment

in Action, Politics

You’re probably fed-up of hearing about politicians’ expenses by now, so here’s a short video by the great comedian and campaigner, Mark Thomas (no relation!), explaining why you should vote Green in the local and European elections on Thursday…

Cycling is the perfect solution to some of the social and environmental problems we’re facing today. If you want to reduce your impact on the environment, as well as save money and get fit in the process, get on your bike and consider cycling as a real alternative to the gas-guzzling car…

What next, after Earth Hour?

by Paul on Monday, 30 March 2009 · 6 comments

in Action, Climate

Turning off the lights for an hour was a protest on a global scale and sent a message to world leaders ahead of the UN Conference in Copenhagen later this year, but we need to do more if we’re serious about having an effect on climate change…

Are you ready for Earth Hour?

by Paul on Wednesday, 11 March 2009 · 3 comments

in Action, Climate, Energy

Earth Hour is a global climate change initiative from WWF. Individuals, businesses, governments and communities are invited to turn out their lights for one hour on Saturday, 28th March 2009 at 8.30pm to show their support for action on climate change…

Pampering our backsides with so-called ‘luxury brand’ toilet tissue is causing more environmental devastation than gas-guzzling cars or fast food, according to green campaigners. Making toilet paper has a significant impact on the environment…