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Ski Mountains Turn Green For 2008

If ever there was an industry that needed global warming not to be true, it has to be the ski industry. No snow, no skiing, and the skiing industry would belong to a sporting museum.
So perhaps it comes as no surprise that one European country which relies on the ski industry trade more than most […]

Addressing Climate Change Requires Quiet

As the world awakens to the emergency of climate change, we must begin to look at every facet of life to see things that are right in front of us, but unobvious. CO2 and other greenhouse gases have clearly and undeniably changed our climate forever. A rise in temperatures and sea level are guaranteed at […]

Recycling Cans Could Help The Enviroment

Food and drinks cans make up around three percent of household waste that is thrown away by households in the UK on a daily basis. Around 75 percent of all drinks cans in the UK are made from aluminium although there are still almost 2 billion drinks cans that are made from steel. […]

Monte Carlo By Bus

After Prince Albert became Monaco’s Sovereign two years ago he soon set a path that would show him to be a leader among leaders for the environment movement.
In an effort to encourage more people to leave their cars at home and use public transport - not easy in a country that has the highest density […]

Super Yacht Show Has No Carbon Footprint For 2007

Despite being the second smallest country in the world Monaco has established herself as the natural European home for many of the world’s wealthiest men and women due to her tax haven status, with many more visiting on holiday while cruising the Mediterranean for the Monte Carlo casino - and Monaco has managed to stay […]

Discover The Right Plants For Your Aquarium

Most people like green growing plants, and you will find this very human desire expressed in aquariums. Almost every successful and beautiful aquarium has growing plants in it. Contrary to popular belief, it is not necessary to pack your aquarium with dozens of plants. Plant for decorative value, use as few or as many as […]

Soil Testing Benefits Of a Pre-Sideress Soil Nitrate Test (PSNT)

Nitrogen is, of course, an essential plant nutrient - but it also can negatively affect both growth and quality of a crop and so must be carefully managed.
Crops take up nitrogen that is released to the soil as a direct result of several catalysts, including atmospheric deposition … soil organic matter mineralization … crop […]

The Ethanol Hoax

Corn to ethanol is big business. The Federal Government pays ethanol producers 50 cents for every gallon of ethanol they produce. Corn farmers are riding a boom in corn prices not seen in their lifetimes. All sorts of groups, consortiums, corporations, and communities are trying to get on the gravy train.
And for what? Ethanol production, […]

Objections To Parking Changes At Bristol

Bristol Airport has come under fire after plans were revealed to use land at a mushroom farm in Langford for Bristol Airport parking. Members of Churchill and Langford Parish Council voted unanimously to oppose to the scheme and refuse the application. Developers Bristol Park and Fly submitted an application for a 1200 space car park […]

Climate Change Provides Investment Opportunities

Experts are predicting that climate change is going to reshape investment returns and investment opportunities over the next few years. With eleven of the last 12 years ranking as the warmest on record, people have to face up to the fact that global warming is happening and will have an effect on everyone.
While people are […]