July 1, 2011

VoltAir: Sustainable Commercial Electric Aviation

The other ZEHST (zero-emission hypersonic airliner) model that was unveiled at the Paris Air Show 2011 was EADS’ VoltAir. VoltAir is an electricity-driven aircraft that could […]
June 28, 2011

Greening our Cities (Part 2)

Studies estimate that 1 square metre of grassed rooftop can remove up to 2kg of polluted particles from the air every year, depending on the foliage […]
June 27, 2011

Modern Eco-friendly Home Design: Use Bamboo

When it comes to decking, strand-woven bamboo is regarded by many as the only sustainable hardwood these days. With a fantastic reputation in terms of its […]
June 26, 2011

Australian Mining Company Wants To Mine South Africa’s Pristine Wild Coast

Mineral resources minister Susan Shabangu has revoked the licence of Australian-based mining company Transworld Energy & Mineral Resource to dune mine at the Wild Coast in […]
June 16, 2011

Renewable energy a priority for the military

Access to clean, renewable energy is becoming a priority for the Department of Defense and military agencies around the world. That’s according to a new report […]
June 14, 2011

Is Your Wedding In White, Green?

Have you been to a wedding recently, where the bride didn’t wear white? These days, anything seems to go when it comes to weddings, and our […]
June 7, 2011

What makes a spa ‘green’?

What makes a spa green?  What are they?  And why is there a rapidly growing movement around the world towards ‘green spas’? Consumers across the world, […]
June 7, 2011

Can organic agriculture survive a depressed economy?

Eco-friendly, organic agriculture can both improve livelihoods across the globe and help protect the planet’s natural resources; harnessing untapped potential for helping farmers and consumers alike […]
June 7, 2011

White Teeth, Green Planet

When most people think of saving the planet, dental health is often left out of the equation, but taking care of your teeth can actually become […]
May 31, 2011

Synthetic-free Green Gardening

There are two main reasons why using synthetic chemicals on your garden should be a no-no. Firstly, unless you get the balance absolutely perfect, the reality […]
May 31, 2011

Wind, Water & Sun can Power Our 240 Million Cars & Everything Else

Our Promising Future of Renewable Energy The cleanest solutions to global warming, air pollution and energy security are wind, water, and solar power (WWS).  As Dr. […]
May 25, 2011

Do the fish in our oceans matter?

It’s hard to imagine the world beneath the surface of the oceans, those vast areas of water like the Pacific, Atlantic and Antarctic, where old maps […]
May 24, 2011

Diamonds: not water’s best friend

Authorities from the Northern Cape have expressed their concern about the environmental impacts of often illicit alluvial diamond mining along the Lower Vaal River. Due to […]
May 17, 2011

How green is your party? Vote for the environment!

Leading up to the elections Candice Pelser from Project 90×2030 researched the environmental commitments of the main parties standing in these elections. This is a great […]
May 16, 2011

Beating Famine (Will Anybody Listen?)

The world has forgotten that farmers are the most important human beings alive.  Not only do they grow food, they also manage half the world’s land, […]
May 15, 2011

5 Ways to ‘Green’ Your Lawn and Garden Care

Where Does Your Water Come From? An important question that few people in the U.S. can answer. For most people, their city or town collects water […]
May 11, 2011

Tilapia Farming Abroad is an Environmental Nightmare

Some time ago John wrote about the environmental benefits and risks of a rise in tilapia farming. While their adaptability and relatively low position on the […]
May 11, 2011

Taking Green Living To The Limit: Eating Road-Kill

Living green is fundamentally based on the idea that natural resources should be used as efficiently as possible and not be wasted. This conservationist philosophy applies […]