Green Living

Get Out and Stretch Those Legs This National Walking Month!

Douglas Stewart | Posted 22.05.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Douglas Stewart

Walking up to 30 minutes burns up to 130 calories, not to mention helps you relax. Next time you have a stressful day at work, instead of hopping on the bus stick those headphones in and enjoy a brisk walk home, it will even help you work up an appetite for dinner!

Bad Atmosphere

William Davie | Posted 20.05.2013 | UK Universities & Education
William Davie

One day, and maybe one day soon, we are going to have to face up to the mistakes we have made when it comes to the climate. I'm not saying we are facing a 'Day after Tomorrow' style extinction event, but whatever happens it's not going to be good.

Green Office Week - It's Simple!

Douglas Stewart | Posted 16.05.2013 | UK
Douglas Stewart

It's Green Office Week, so I've put together some useful tips for 'greening-up' the workplace...

New Headline Sponsor Announced for 2013 World Responsible Tourism Awards

Lara Solomon | Posted 10.05.2013 | UK
Lara Solomon

The Sultanate of Oman Ministry of Tourism has cemented its commitment to responsible tourism by becoming the headline sponsor of the 2013 World Responsible Tourism Awards.

Five Eco-Friendly City Breaks

Andrew Matthews | Posted 28.04.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Andrew Matthews

I don't know about you but Earth Day has left me all inspired and green, and it feels like the right time to talk about eco-friendly travel. Can you enjoy a weekend in a new and exciting city and stay green? The answer is yes, especially if you choose from one of the five greenest cities in the world.

Modern Environmentalism - 'People Would Rather Believe Than Know'

Ben Acheson | Posted 08.04.2013 | UK Politics
Ben Acheson

When E.O. Wilson said "people would rather believe than know", he perfectly summed up modern environmentalism; the movement which has been radicalised to the extent that its policies are now better described as anti-science, anti-business and even anti-human; not pro-environment.

Recognising the People Who Keep Our Green Places Special

Mike Collins | Posted 13.03.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Mike Collins

In recent years there has been a boom in community led initiatives from creating new woodlands to running an orchard. These places, which are often quite small, can bring people together to share the wonder of being immersed in nature and seeing how the seasons change.

From Tech City to Smart City? The Growing Greentech Scene in London's Silicon Roundabout

Dr Max Nathan | Posted 12.02.2013 | UK Tech
Dr Max Nathan

Ministers are right to get excited. Inner East London is a key node in the capital's digital ecosystem. The Centre for London finds over 3200 digital economy firms there, supporting over 48,000 jobs.

The Green Movement's Answer to the Tastecard

Chris Deary | Posted 11.12.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Chris Deary

A new membership card launching in the UK next month is aiming to make green living easier. Inspired by the Tastecard, which offers members discounts ...

Danny Alexander Will Attack George Osborne's Eco Credentials

PA | Posted 12.08.2012 | UK Politics

Chancellor George Osborne faces strong criticism from his Treasury number two next month over a failure to back green policies. Chief Secretary Da...

Choosing My Religion: Why Going to Work Might Not Be Ethical

Nic Compton | Posted 26.09.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Nic Compton

If I'm ever asked about my religion, I usually say I'm an atheist. If pushed, I might qualify that by saying I'm a Buddhist atheist, or maybe even an atheist Buddhist. Not that I believe in reincarnation, or like the idea of prostrating myself in front of shrines, or want to change my name to some unpronounceable Sanskrit word and wear floaty gowns.

How to Live the Green Lifestyle

Jess Shanahan | Posted 22.09.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Jess Shanahan

Do you want to live more greenly and do your bit for the environment? You might think that involves a lot of effort but it doesn't! Here are a few simple ways to improve your lifestyle by living more greenly.

Meet The 12 Most Eco-Friendly Companies on the Planet

Paul Smith | Posted 09.09.2012 | UK
Paul Smith

Many companies around the world have made huge strides to make sure that their operations are kinder to the planet. We're not just talking the usual, "Please think before printing this email" message - we're talking some of the world's biggest companies and brands' going that extra mile to ensure that everything they do is considerate of the environment.

Ethical Food Shopping: A Pact With the Devil

Nic Compton | Posted 10.09.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Nic Compton

Having been married and had a family, then been single, then been married and had a family again, I can say conclusively it's easier to be green when you're single. In fact, I'm pretty sure there must be a rule somewhere which states that your ability to be green is inversely proportional to the number of people in your household.

The Car Conundrum

Nic Compton | Posted 04.09.2012 | UK
Nic Compton

Beep beep! No, that's not my green conscience reminding me to stick to my principles; that's a real life, gas-guzzling, carbon-emitting, money-burning car parked in my driveway.

Japan Restarts Its Nuclear Power Production Despite Huge Protests

The Huffington Post UK | Ted Thornhill | Posted 01.07.2012 | UK

Japan is switching on its nuclear power production today in the face of large-scale protests involving thousands of people. In the wake of the Fuku...

Australia: One Step Forward, Four Steps Backward

Tim Hall | Posted 18.08.2012 | UK Politics
Tim Hall

Hearing your home country described as an environmentally backwards mining outpost is more than enough to fire up any young greenie. Especially when you're not the one saying it.

On Yer Bike: Plymouth Named As Most Cycle-Friendly Location

PA | Posted 27.05.2012 | UK

Cyclists seeking the UK's most bike-friendly location should plump for Plymouth, according to a survey. The Devon city came top on a range of crite...

Jellyfish Swam Through Norway's Fjords Like Alien Life Forms (PICTURES)

Solent News | Sara C Nelson | Posted 25.05.2012 | UK

They look like alien life forms but they are actually jellyfish swarming through Norway's fjords. The invertebrates, which range in size from one ...

'Gay' Penguins Expecting The Pitter-Patter Of Tiny Feet

Huffington Post UK | Sara C Nelson | Posted 24.05.2012 | UK

A pair of "gay" Gentoo penguins who have apparently yearned for parenthood for six years, are to become fathers at last after an egg was donated to th...

Meet The Mini Mammoth (PICTURES)

Huffington Post UK | Sara C Nelson | Posted 09.05.2012 | UK

The smallest mammoth known to have ever existed has been identified by scientists. Mammuthus creticus, was roughly the size of a modern baby Afric...

Mystery Of The Deep (VIDEO)

Huffington Post UK | Sara C Nelson | Posted 25.05.2012 | UK

Floating eerily through the hazy depths of the ocean, this creature looks like it came straight out of science fiction movie The Abyss. The sight ...

Rivers Seen From Space (PICTURES)

Barcroft Media | Sara C Nelson | Posted 08.05.2012 | UK

Source: Barcroft Media They look not unlike a series of modern art portraits, but these mesmerising patterns are actually satellite images of some...

Jewel Caterpillar Looks Out Of This World (PICTURES)

Huffington Post UK | Sara C Nelson | Posted 15.05.2012 | UK

Looking not unlike a gummy sweet or an astonishingly accurate CG concoction, this jewel caterpillar is one of mother nature’s wildcards. The inc...

Green Gadgets For The Home

The Huffington Post UK | Sarah O'Meara | Posted 08.05.2012 | UK Tech

In past years, eco-friendly gadgetry has become affordable and attractive, making the ‘green choice’ a no-brainer when you’re replacing the kett...