Category Archives: Biodiversity
International Year Of – Sustainable Energy For All
The United Nations declares a “year” to be an International Year of… several things. 2012 has already been declared a Year Of Co-operatives and has subsequently declared 2012 to also be the Year Of – Sustainable Energy For All. The … Continue reading
Biofuels: past, present and future?
There’s been lots of talk about biofuels and how they could help countries move away from oil and gas. So, just what is a biofuel. The original biofuel is wood, used for millions of years, it’s a firm favourite for … Continue reading
Biodiversity – what does it mean?
I’ve just read a recent article on the Guardian’s Environment Blog regarding last year’s United Nations International Year of Biodiversity. In the final paragraph the author, Ben Bryant, suggest the UN need to come up with a better, less wordy, … Continue reading
As this is the UN International Year of Forests, why are we selling them off in the UK? The UN event is aimed at raising awareness on sustainable management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests. Use the … Continue reading
Stop Mass Extinction
Right now it’s reckoned there are only 300 northern right whales left, and 99% of blue whales have been wiped out. These majestic giants are endangered species, and their case is being played out across the world, time and again. … Continue reading
