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A GREEN AND MERRY CHRISTMAS
Festive cheer does not have to cost the earth, nor do you have to stick to a rigid list of "don't" that will make you feel like a miser. Linda shows you what to do to create a "Green and Merry Christmas"
CAMPAIGN: INDIGINOUS RIGHTS - OGIEK & GWITCH
One of the GREEN HOME CAMPAIGN CLUB articles. In this one Linda looks at the human rights struggles of the Ogiek of Kenya and the Gwitch'in of Alaska and shows how we can support these people.
STOP ESSO!
The case against Esso (ExxonMobile). Read why people are determined not to buy their petrol
KILLING THE FOREST
UK markets are being flooded with rainforest paper products and UK companies, both paper distributors and financial institutions are colluding in this environmental devastation.
CAMPAIGN: NON-HARMING FARMING
One of the GREEN HOME CAMPAIGN CLUB articles. What are the alternatives to environmentally damaging intensive farming? Read this article to find out more.
SURVIVOR DESTROYS
Is filming Survivor III causing environmental damage to Shaba National Reserve? Look at some of the news coming out of Shaba.
SIMPLE, MEAN AND GREEN
Linda looks at three connecting virtues ie Simplicity, Thrift and Environmentalism in this new article.
LESS IS MORE
It is easy enough to say "Reduce your resource use" or "Simplify your life", but far harder to do it in practice. This is a practical article on how to lead a simpler life.
HOW GREEN IS YOUR POLITICIAN?
How green are our politicians? What should we be asking them to commit to in terms of environmental targets. Look at this article for details
CAMPAIGN: ILISU DAMN
One of the GREEN HOME CAMPAIGN CLUB articles. The Ilisu will destroy the lives of thousands of people, force ethnic Kurds out of their homes, cause social, environmental, religious, political and environmental problems in an area already torn by conflict.
AND WHAT ABOUT THE WATER?
Water, so easy to get hold of, so cheap that we tend to take it for granted. So how important is it? Linda takes a look.
SAVE THE VEGETABLES!
So what do you do with those left-over vegetables - cooked or uncooked? Well certainly not throw them away, unless of course you intend to throw them in the compost bin. Linda suggests alternatives.
DO ONE THING
You can make one small change to your life and not only help save the environment but help save your sanity as well. Linda shows you how.
A TIME FOR REFLECTION
Linda needs your help. Green Home is beginning to loose its impetus. Tell her what you want to see here and let her make over the site to suit you better.
A BALANCE BETWEEN ORDER & CHAOS
Although all things tend to chaos, nature itself seeks a balance between the two extremes of order and chaos. Too much order is stale and lifeless; to much chaos is messy and disfuctional. Linda looks at how these principles can also help us to achieve a similar balance in our homes and gardens.
COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS
Take a moment to stop and look at the flowers or hear the bird song. Linda looks at all those tiny joys which we often fail to appreciate during our busy day-to-day lives, then shows how we can deserve these blessings.
NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR AMERICANS
Why is contaminated maize, which the US deemed to be not fit for human consumption, still being exported to other countries? Are food aid programmes being used to dump unsaleable crops? Linda looks one of the lesser known food scandals.
FAT CATS or FUNDAMENTAL CHANGES
"Business As Usual" is the slogan for many a multinational. These people are holding a world forum in which they will try to persuade our politicians that their way is the only way. Linda helps you to look at the whole picture.
MONEY WARPS THE BALANCE BETWEEN WORK AND BENEFITS
Money tends to warp the nature of work, making the effort we put in get out of balance with the benefits we take out. In this article, Linda looks at ways to gain more balance again.
ARE YOU TRULY GREEN?
Are you really green? Find out with Linda's fun quiz.
DYING TO SAVE THE PLANET
Linda writes a tribute article to those environmentalists who have given their lives for the cause
FACTORY FARMING: Cows
In a series of articles on factory farming, Linda will be looking at the abuses involved in getting food onto our plates. This articles is about dairy cows.
FACTORY FARMING: Pigs
In a series of articles on factory farming, Linda will be looking at the abuses involved in getting food onto our plates. This articles is about pigs.
FACTORY FARMING: Chickens
In a series of articles on factory farming, Linda will be looking at the abuses involved in getting food onto our plates. This articles is about chickens.
STOPPING THE POPs: Part 3
Linda looks at persistent organic pollutants (or POPs) and discovers a disaster waiting to happen, in this, the third of a series of articles on POP chemicals.
STOPPING THE POPs: Part 2
Linda looks at persistent organic pollutants (or POPs) and discovers a disaster waiting to happen, in this, the second of a series on POP chemicals.
STOPPING THE POPs
Linda looks at persistent organic pollutants (or POPs) and discovers a disaster waiting to happen, in this, the first of a series on POP chemicals.
ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICE: Indigenous & Third World Rights
In the third of her series of articles on environmental injustice, Linda looks at indigenous and Third World rights, persistent organic pollutants, the WTO and unfair trading arrangements.
ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICE: Minorities & Environment
Linda shows how the worst environmental conditions are but one in a series of ill-effects that have their worst impact on those least able to do anything about them.
ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICE: An Introduction
Linda takes a look at Environmental Injustice and the fact that the environment we have is often based on what we earn or where we live.
RESOLUTIONS: Frugality
In this third article, Linda shows you how to make Frugality your goal. Save money, cut down on waste and help save the planet as well.
RESOLUTIONS: Responsibility
In second of these RESOLUTIONS articles, Linda looks at who is responsible for the environment. The answer may be closer than you think.
RESOLUTIONS: Simplicity
In the first of a series of articles called RESOLUTIONS, Linda shows how to discover which of our possessions are really important to us and how to cut down on the clutter.
PEACE AND GOODWILL
At Christmas, peace and goodwill are a primary theme. Linda runs us through the reasons that they are very good for the environment as well
DREAMING OF A GREEN CHRISTMAS - Lights & Largesse
Another in the DREAMING OF A GREEN CHRISTMAS series. This time Linda discusses lighting and catering.
DREAMING OF A GREEN CHRISTMAS - Traffic & Tantrums
In the second part of Dreaming of a Green Christmas, Linda looks at traffic jams, last minute shopping, advertising and the fights over presents and shows how these can be avoided.
DREAMING OF A GREEN CHRISTMAS - Follies & Fripperies
Christmas is coming. Happy Christmas to everyone. This is the first of a series of Christmas articles in which Linda shows us how to have a Merry Christmas which does not cost the Earth.
UP IN SMOKE
Are waste-to-energy incinerators the answer to problems of waste. Linda believes that they are not. Find out why in this interesting environmental article, one of the Green Home series.
SUFFER LITTLE CHILDREN
We have decent laws about child labour. Some poor third world countries do not have that luxury. Make sure that your lifestyle is not promoting the use of abusive child labour.
LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
What do you want in the person who leads your nation? A friend of big business, popularity with media, charisma...or someone who cares deeply about the environment and will not risk the health of the planet for short-term personal gain.
CAMPAIGN: CLICK CAMPAIGNING
One of the GREEN HOME CAMPAIGN CLUB articles. Are you tired of people complaining about you sitting around all day 'playing' on the computer. Well, with a few clicks you can convince politicians to combat global warming, save valuable rainforests, protect tigers and protest against whaling. As your critic how much he/she has done to protect the planet in the last hour.
CLIMATE DISASTER
In a time of freak climates and world-wide problems why are our politicians pretending that if they ignore the problem of climate change it will go away?
MASS PRODUCTION BLUES
Although mass production has noticeable benefits, there are pitfalls too. Let Linda show you what to look out for.
FOR PEAT'S SAKE!
Would you condone the devastation of a SSSI in Britain. If you are not careful you may well be doing just this as a gardener. Linda tells you the horrible story.
LESS WOOD - MORE WOODS
Do you love trees and forests? Let Linda show you practical ways of ensuring that we keep our trees with her guide on buying wooden items.
PETROL CRISIS
Info on the UK Petrol Crisis. Linda tells you how to get by.
SEEDS OF HOPE
A third of the flowering plant species on our planet are in danger of extinction. Linda shows you a practical way to help.
...AND THE UGLY!
A rather unconventional look at wildlife conservation. Let Linda tell you about it.
THE SUBTLE ART OF PERSUASION
Are we being trapped into buying things we don't need? Surely not...but just in case, Linda gives us a few hints on how to De-Mug.
FROM WHAT TO HOW
What is it we are saving again? Find out and help to create a library of natural treasures.
TEA, ANYONE?
Linda invites you to TEA. No, not the liquid variety. This time it is about saving the world on crisp bag at a time.
GIVE AND TAKE
How do we balance what we give and take from our planet. Linda looks at why money cannot be the balancing force but why certain actions can still cost too much.
DIRTY MONEY
Your money is invested in other companies by financial institutions like banks and insurance companies. Make sure that you are happy with the investments these people are making.
ETHICS FOR EVERYONE
Do you hate what "they" are doing to the environment? Do you wish you could do something to put a stop to it? Let Linda show you how to break the circle.
NON-THING GIVING
It is easy to get knee deep in possessions without really trying. You may do your best to cut down on buying things only to find that loving relatives and friends swamp you with gifts on special occassions. This article looks at how you can show your appreciation without giving or receiving things.
CIRCLES
How can the humble circle help you lead a more environmental life? Linda shows you how.
GREEN TRANSPORT - FOR FUN
We all know that cars are bad for the environment, but is there any other alternative besides walking everywhere? Well, yes there is, and with this article you will discover a lot of forms of non-polluting transport, discover which are greenest and compare advantages and disadvantages.
SAVE IT!
Saving electricity is not merely about switching things off, although that is helpful too. In this article Linda shows you how to look at how you use electricity and check your priorities.
STUFF!!
Most homes are stuffed full of purchased items. To create a relaxing home and reduce your impact on the environment, follow these handy hints.
CELEBRATE REAL FOOD
Article about how to be discriminating in the food we buy.
IF YOU LOVE TREES - SAVE PAPER
Simple ideas on how to save paper at home and, in doing so, avoid unnecessary conversion of land to paper production.