Archived articles from 2008
The Curitiba Story
15 Sep 2008
When things aren't working out, it's wise to deal with the root of the problem. Curitiba in Brazil offers an inspiring example of urban development.
Community Power
15 Sep 2008
Limpsfield Village, Surrey, has recently won an O2 It's YourCommunity' award and has been granted a generous sum of money for theirRiver Eden Project'.
Burnley Food Links
15 Sep 2008
With five unpaid directors, all women and three from different ethnicgroups, Burnley Food Links, in Lancashire, is well placed tocommunicate with and respond to local communities.
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Algae: Green Gold
15 Sep 2008
Good news - newly grown, compressed algae produces virtually the same oil as fossil fuels and is a product that can be used to power existing systems.
Launch of Putney Sculture Trail
10 Sep 2008
The work of respected British sculptor Alan Thornhill is to form a unique mile-long sculpture trail' in a major new piece of public art.
An Organisation That Gets It Right
09 Sep 2008
Potential Mentoring, Putting Young People First.' The motto, 'Puttingyoung people first challenges us to make a difference, to provide anopportunity to learn how to overcome obstacles.
Peace Mala Youth Awards
09 Sep 2008
The third annual Peace Mala International Youth Awards have been announced and the ceremony will take place on 17th September at the Temple of Peace in Cardiff Wales.
A Story of Hope and Courage
09 Sep 2008
International Women's Day is a great opportunity to celebrate the achievements of some of the women World Vision work alongside.
Paddington Arts' Carnival Celebration
09 Sep 2008
The Paddington Arts team of 120 young people took to the streets of London for the 2008 Notting Hill Carnival.
Future of Farming Award 2008
09 Sep 2008
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust is delighted that its Lower Smite Farm has been named as runner up in the Natural England Future of Farming Award for the West Midlands Region.
Heroic Award for Keeper's Dedication
09 Sep 2008
Stany Nyandwi, who left his family, his home, and his homeland behind when he helped stage a daring transport of orphaned chimpanzees out of war-torn Burundi.
From Blur to Burkina
03 Sep 2008
Former Blur bassist Alex James explains how he learnt some important lessons about working the soil on a recent trip to Burkina Faso, West Africa.
RHS Photographic Competition 2008
03 Sep 2008
This year's RHS Photographic Competition, supported by fine art publisher, The Medici Society, has two new categories.
New Technology Helps Eagle Eyed Biologists
03 Sep 2008
Ground-breaking technology that will enable biologists to identify andmonitor large numbers of endangered animals, from butterflies towhales, without being captured.
From Blur to Burkina Blur
02 Sep 2008
Blur bassist Alex James explains how he learnt some important lessons about working the soil on a recent trip to Burkina Faso, West Africa.