I have this theory that the evolution of the human species is a constant and dynamic process, happening as we speak. We are not the finished product of thousands of years of natural selection, but are changing faster than we ever have before. Although in physical form we evolve very slowly, in action and in … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2011
Too Many People!
Over-population is a very touchy subject. It’s much easier to kind of ignore it and try to just deal with everything else. This post was actually inspired by my doing just that. I was posting all these great ideas about organic farming, recycling, passive solar heating and etc in an earlier post (What Are We … Continue reading
Macka B bigging up his vegan diet
Listen to this and enjoy the reggae goodness flavoured with eco morality. Hit play! This is for anyone who has looked at me blankly and said “so what do you eat?” when I’ve told them I’m vegan. Continue reading
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. ~ Margaret Mead Continue reading
Types of Greenie
I really want someone to ask me, slightly scornfully, if I’m a die hard environmentalist, just so I can say “no, I’m a live gently environmentalist”. Unfortunately this exchange has never come about, but I’ll be ready when the time comes. I’ve been thinking about the various “types” of greenie, and how different they are. … Continue reading
Green Gas – An Oxymoron No Longer
Ecotricity, the green energy company that generates electricity from windmills, is working on producing what they call “green gas”. It’s basically methane which is produced by bacteria carrying out anaerobic respiration as they digest organic waste in an oxygen-free environment. This process is often a problem, such as with the farming of livestock, because the … Continue reading
In Transition 1.0
Have you heard of the Transition Movement? It’s a global, growing network of communities that have decided to make the “transition” to a post cheap-oil, low carbon future. It’s very localised, very positive and very inclusive. It’s all about making your local community resilient to the changes ahead, through food security, green low tech technologies … Continue reading
Bolivia Gives Earth Rights
The South American country Bolivia is giving the Earth rights equal to those attributed to humans. Backed by politicians and environmental organisations, this radical milestone in law is set to trigger huge conservation efforts. The indigenous culture of the country sees the planet Earth as a living entity, a deity called Pachamama – which is … Continue reading
Ethletic Trainers
This may look like a Converse shoe, but it’s actually an Ethletic. Now I would usually have qualms about the copy-cat nature of this, but these shoes have some serious credidentials worth taking into consideration. They’re made of Fairtrade and organic cotton, and the soles are Fairtrade and FSC rubber, and they are assembled in … Continue reading
