Green Living

China versus Japan; the winner: Pollution

Air Pollution over the Yangzi River in Wuhan; Credit: © Shutterstock China blows no sweet kisses at Japan When China began exploiting their giant coal deposits and creating more electricity...

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A carrier bag tax is coming to a shop near you

Plastic bag; Credit: © Shutterstock It is likely before 2015 the government will announce an end to the free plastic carrier bag in England. But should a tax or ban...

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The Green Deal: What's the hold up?

Energy saving image; Credit: © Shutterstock A retrofit program to improve the energy efficiency of the UK's building stock is just weeks away from being soft-launched. Originally the Green Deal...

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Bird Conservation: A History

Florida Scrub-Jay Image; Credit: © Shutterstock In today's technology-driven world, it can be very easy to focus on technological advances and ignore the effects on the Earth and the millions...

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How Air Conditioning Is Heating Things Up

Air conditioning units; Credit: © Shutterstock We live in a temperature regulated world, simply turning our radiators on in the depths of winter and switching to air con when summer...

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UK FiT scheme still offers healthy returns despite cut

Home solar installation in Hampshire, UK; Credit: © EvoEnergy Investing in solar power is still an attractive proposition for UK's homeowners, in spite of a reduction to the feed-in tariff...

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Hosting an eco-friendly bridal shower

Green bridal party; Credit: flickr Organizing and hosting a bridal party is an important and often fun responsibility for a bridesmaid or trusted family member. As you collect names and...

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Saving on Warehouse Energy Consumption

Warehouse Image; Credit: © Shutterstock Many warehouses could benefit from greener energy solutions but can't afford to invest in costly upgrades or systems. Michael Koploy of Warehouse Management Systems Guide...

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