Protect forests

Last edited 4 February 2014 at 3:24pm

The Earth's ancient forests form some of the most diverse ecosystems known to science and are vital in regulating the world's climate. But eighty per cent of them have already been destroyed or degraded, and the remaining forests are under threat. Greenpeace is working to end illegal and destructive logging of the world's ancient forests, and to protect the rights of the indigenous peoples and species that depend on them.

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Wall-E + Kleenex = Iron-E

I haven't seen Wall-E yet (Joss tells me it's very good) but it sounds like a cross between Happy Feet and Silent Running - cute creatures and incredible...
Posted by jamie - 22 August, 2008 - 14:33 -

Setting A New Standard: Alternatives To Unsustainable Plywood In The UK Construction Industry

The demand for timber from the international marketplace, including the UK, is a key driver in this destruction. This timber can be used for high value...
Posted by jamie - 8 August, 2008 - 10:39

Setting A New Standard: Alternatives To Unsustainable Plywood In The UK Construction Industry

The demand for timber from the international marketplace, including the UK, is a key driver in this destruction. This timber can be used for high value...
Posted by jamie - 8 August, 2008 - 10:39

Biofuels failing 'green' standards

From today's Guardian: "Less than a fifth of the biofuel used on UK roads meets environmental standards intended to safeguard human rights and...
Posted by jamie - 7 August, 2008 - 13:37 -

Biofuels failing 'green' standards

From today's Guardian: "Less than a fifth of the biofuel used on UK roads meets environmental standards intended to safeguard human rights and...
Posted by jamie - 7 August, 2008 - 13:37 -

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