Archived articles from 2007
Co-housing Catches On
17 Oct 2007
Co-housing, an idea that first started in Scandinavia, is catching onin the UK. Former Green Councillor Jonathan Sear, winner of TheObserver Ethical Award for the eco-refit of his council house, is nowspear-heading the latest Co-housing scheme in Lancaster.
Housing Solutions
17 Oct 2007
Coin Street is an early model of what can be achieved when local people take matters into their own hands.
Peace Tax Seven Await Judgement from European Court
17 Oct 2007
The Peace Tax Seven are awaiting a decision from the European Court ofHuman Rights on whether they should be allowed to divert their taxesfrom military to peaceful uses.
A Million Voices for Middle East Peace
17 Oct 2007
The largest simultaneous mobilisation of Israelis and Palestinians in the history of the region will take place on October 18th.
Ten Point Plan for Peace in Iraq
17 Oct 2007
Hans von Sponeck, who served as humanitarian co-ordinator for the UN inIraq before resigning in protest over sanctions, has come up with aten-point peace plan which, if followed, could finally open the door ona more positive future.
Global Elders Unite for Humanity
17 Oct 2007
The visit of a team of elder statesmen headed by Desmond Tutu to theDarfur region of Sudan is the first practical mission of The Elders,the group launched by Nobel Laureate Nelson Mandela in July.
UK Film Awards for Young People
17 Oct 2007
The Showcomotion Young People's Festival' in Sheffield showcases films made for and by young people aged between 11 and 18.
Young Scot Feeling Good
17 Oct 2007
For 26 years, the Young Scot youth information and citizenship charityhas been helping 12 to 26 year olds in Scotland become confident,informed and active.
Miles of Fun on a Zero-Carbon Budget
17 Oct 2007
Four Environmental Science graduates have cycled the entire length of the UK to shed a positive light on low carbon lifestyles.
Peace Mala International Youth Awards
17 Oct 2007
The 2007 Peace Mala International Youth Awards have been won by TrallwnPrimary School in Swansea and St Michaels in Llanelli, Wales.
Voices for the Future
16 Oct 2007
The largest community youth forum in South London, SE1 United, is opening doors for the young adults of tomorrow.
Green Education for Everyone!
16 Oct 2007
Hackney-based, green education service, ecoACTIVE, has won a NationalEnergy Action Award from the Affordable Warmth ñ Sustainable WorldAwards Scheme.
A New Generation of Social Entrepreneurs
16 Oct 2007
Carla Jones, from Cambridge University assembled a group students, all passionate about social entrepreneurship to tour the UK interviewing as many social entrepreneurs as possible along the way.
Student Action on Poverty and the Environment
16 Oct 2007
This year thePeople and Planet society launches Redress Fashion, a campaign thatfocuses on the sustainability of the fashion and textile industry.
Students Unite Against Climate Change
16 Oct 2007
On 30th November 2007, the first national student network for ClimateChange, the Student Climate Project, will be launched in Oxford, as asupportive resource for student campaigns.
Children of the Earth Lead the Way
16 Oct 2007
This summer, young people from all over the world have been gathering in the name of peace.
Historic Victory for Tribal Peoples
15 Oct 2007
Indigenous Peoples around the world are celebrating the UN General Assembly's approval of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
The Magic of the Big Green Gathering
15 Oct 2007
Some 20,000 people attended this year's Big Green Gathering, the largest green festival in Europe. This five-day event is uniquely powered entirely by solar, wind and pedal power.
Hawaii’s Warm-Hearted Honey Man
15 Oct 2007
Richard Spiegel, a self-described flower child from the 60s, is founder of the Volcanic Island Honey Company and, according to National Geographic Magazine', he makes some of the best honey in the entire world.