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In the inevitable transition to a global green economy, emerging economies should have greater say in decision-making In the past 20 years, though global achievements have been made in the provision of healthcare, education and the alleviation of poverty, the progress has been very slow in terms of the goals set by the Rio Summit in 1992. And the world has been facing increased eco-security, climate change, biodiversity and sustainable development challenges since then.... [read full article]

(CNN) -- The chemistry of the world's oceans is changing at a rate not seen for 65 million years, with far-reaching implications for marine biodiversity and food security, according to a new United Nations study released Thursday. "Environmental Consequences of Ocean Acidification," published by the U.N. Environmental Program (UNEP)," warns that... [read full article]

Published on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 by The Guardian/UK by George Monbiot Those who defend economic growth often argue that only rich countries can afford to protect the environment. The bigger the economy, the more... [read full article]

London, England (CNN) -- European Union leaders have agreed to pledge 7.2 billion euros ($10.6 billion) to help developing countries deal with the effects of climate change over the next three years. The agreement will see all 27 member states of the EU pledge money and is seen as a major boost for a deal to be reached at the U.N. climate change summit in Copenhagen. The deal was struck on the second day of a EU summit in Brussels and leaders plan to... [read full article]

(CNN) -- The world is facing an increasing risk of "irreversible" climate shifts because worst-case scenarios warned of two years ago are being realized, an international panel of scientists has warned. ... [read full article]

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Introducing High Efficiency Showerheads Using high efficiency showerheads in the bathroom can save much household energy and water to the advantage of the householder, the environment and, under energy and water shortage circumstances, to the supplier. Dr Amory Lovins, of the Rocky Mountains Institute, Denver, USA, (see www.rmi.com) says: "All studies on 'pay-back periods' of devices used in household conservation programmes conclude that the devices with the quickest pay-back... [read full article]

Saving Electricity&Water with High Efficiency Showerheads Using high efficiency showerheads in the bathroom can save much household energy and water to the advantage of the householder, the environment and, under energy and water shortage circumstances, to the supplier. Dr Amory Lovins, of the Rocky Mountains Institute, Denver, USA, (see www.rmi.com) says: "All studies on 'pay-back periods' of devices used in... [read full article]

Cutting down in your electricity usage is a surefire way to cut costs and reduce carbon emissions. The less energy we use, the less carbon is pumped into the atmosphere from fossil fuel based power plants, and the less we contribute to global warming. [read full article]

Rainwater harvesting simply refers to the collection and storage of rainwater for future use. In semi-arid and arid regions such as South Africa, water supply is limited and can be expensive. Droughts and erratic rainfall... [read full article]

So, you don’t have your own worm farm yet, and you are wondering what all the fuss is about.Why is everyone interested in worms all of a sudden? It is true: worm farming has taken off in South Africa! Businesses are getting worm farms in their offices to digest lunch scraps, and families are getting excited about worm breeding and sharing their vermicompost with friends and neighbors. Even the Mount Nelson now has its own worm farms, which... [read full article]

Wind is a form of solar energy. Winds are caused by the uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun, the irregularities of the earth's surface, and rotation of the earth. Wind flow patterns are modified by the earth's terrain, bodies of water, and vegetation. Humans use this wind flow, or motion energy, for many purposes: sailing, flying a kite, and even generating electricity.... [read full article]

Solar water heating has been used commercially around the world for more than 50 years. In several countries it is mandatory to have a solar water system in every home! Around 40% of the average household electricity cost is from heating water (this percentage is even higher in low income households). By using a solar water heater these costs can be reduced by at least 80%. This would really make a big difference to low income households. Why should you install Solar Water... [read full article]

The sun is a powerful source of energy. In fact, the sunlight that shines on the Earth in just one hour could meet world energy demand for an entire year! There are several major benefits to using solar electricity over fossil fuel generated power: Solar power is a clean and green form of energy. In other words, when you use it you are not pumping carbon dioxide or other pollutants into the atmosphere. When fossil... [read full article]

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