‘ETHICAL LIVING’ Archives
ACCESSING ENERGY
ENERGY ACCESS FOR DEVELOPMENT. By ERNEST MUPUNGA, Practical Action Southern Africa. Too many of the world's poorest people, especially in Zimbabwe, continue to live without adequate access to energy. It's clear that for people living in poverty, energy access is absolutely essential for a better life. The services provided by energy are [...]
HOW MANY TYPES OF VEGGIE ARE THERE?
A GUIDE TO NON-CARNIVORES. By HELEN CHAPMAN With people using the word ‘vegetarian’ to mean so many things (I once heard someone describe themselves as partly vegetarian – what does that mean?) it’s no wonder people still get confused about what foods come under this diet. I even have a friend that claims [...]
OIL IS A CURSE
INTERVIEW: PROF PAUL STEVENS The developing world needs money to help raise its people out of poverty. So, surely it’s a good thing if that country discovers oil within its borders. But is this really true? Professor Paul Stevens is senior research fellow on energy at Chatham House.
AID & CORRUPTION
INTERVIEW: GILES BOLTON Giles Bolton is author of “Poor Story; An Insider Uncovers How Globalisation and Good Intentions Have Failed the World's Poor”. So when it comes to the billions of pounds the UK spends each year in aid money to developing world countries – how big a problem is corruption?
DREAMING OF A GREEN CHRISTMAS [PART 4]
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TOP TIPS FOR A LOW CARBON CHRISTMAS . By CHANTAL COOKE. December is here! Will your Christmas festivities be low carbon this year? There’s still time… so here are a few top tips to make your Christmas a planet friendly one… 1) After all the festivities are over see how much of the Christmas wrapping paper and Christmas [...]
DREAMING OF A GREEN CHRISTMAS [PART 3]
TOP TIPS FOR A LOW CARBON CHRISTMAS . By CHANTAL COOKE. Christmas isn't far away, and if you want to make it a low carbon one, here are a few tips ... 1) Ditch the turkey – meat production accounts for over 18% of global greenhouse gas emissions (higher than transport!) so cutting back on your meat can make a real difference. How [...]
DREAMING OF A GREEN CHRISTMAS [PART 2]
TOP TIPS FOR A LOW CARBON CHRISTMAS . By CHANTAL COOKE. Christmas is getting closer – are you ready? And will it a low carbon Christmas? 2) If you are buying Christmas cards or wrapping paper – then buy recycled paper and ideally look to support a charity. Many charities offer lovely Christmas cards and [...]
DREAMING OF A GREEN CHRISTMAS [PART 1]
TOP TIPS FOR A LOW CARBON CHRISTMAS . By CHANTAL COOKE. As we start gearing up for Christmas its time to think about how we can reduce our carbon footprint over the festive period. So here are a few top tips to help you have a low carbon Christmas without skimping on the fun and festivities… 1) Buying presents for [...]
ELIMINATE THE NEGATIVE
ACCENTUATE THE POSITIVE By KENNY STEVENS. "Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive" is song written by Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer in 1944, and it's been recorded by a who's-who of star names over the decades (from Bing Crosby to Aretha Franklin), and it's been used in movies and TV shows ranging from (movies such as) "The Mighty [...]
ARE VETS MAKING DOGS ILL?
INTERVIEW: CATHERINE O'DRISCOLL Veterinary vaccines and medicines and commercial pet foods are making our dogs ill. That’s according to Catherine O’Driscoll from Canine Health Concern.
