Archived articles from 2010
Award for Israelis and Palestinians
14 Sep 2010
The 2010 Gandhi Foundation International Peace Award has been given to an organisation working to resolve conflict between Palestinian and Israeli families
Restoring Local Value
14 Sep 2010
South Shropshire Furniture Scheme provides affordable household items, free restoration courses while helping other organisations become sustainable enterprises
Britain can be Zero Carbon by 2030
14 Sep 2010
Zero Carbon Britain 2030 report with input from universities, research bodies and industry offers a comprehensive energy strategy without the use of nuclear power
Carlos Saves Water Lily
14 Sep 2010
Carlos Magdalena, has recently cracked the enigma of a rare species of African water lily, and saved it from extinction
Young People ‘Adopt’ MPs
14 Sep 2010
More than 300 young people across the UK have 'adopted' their MPs to ensure the issue of climate change remains high on the political agenda
World’s Largest ‘Reuse Network’
14 Sep 2010
The world's largest 'reuse network' is to be established in London, helping household items find a new home, rather than being thrown away
Rocking the Boat
New Chapter for Fordhall Farm
14 Sep 2010
Pioneering, community-owned farm to construct a new eco-building that will house a tea room and educational facilities
Wales Leads Energy Revolution
Europe Bans Illegal Timber
14 Sep 2010
The European Parliament has voted to ban illegal timber imports. The law will help protect forests and the wildlife living there
Are You a Bioneer?
14 Sep 2010
The Bioneers movement of North America, is bringing solutions to environmental and social challenges from 'the heart of nature' to Europe
Liverpool’s Human Rights MA
14 Sep 2010
In Liverpool's John Moores University a new Masters Degree in Human Rights and Responsibilities will commence this September
Peace Tower Lights Up
14 Sep 2010
The Imagine Peace Tower will light up this Autumn and will once again send out its beacon for world peace from Videy Island, Iceland
Indian Tribe Defeats Mining Giant
14 Sep 2010
A tribe in India has defeated one of the world's biggest mining companies, in a battle to preserve sacred land.
Fungi Expert’s Solution for Oil Spill
14 Sep 2010
Paul Stamets is proving how fungi can restore the Earth and rescue us from the consequences of our actions
Climate Campaigner Honoured
13 Sep 2010
A 25-year-old climate campaigner, Kirsty Schneeberger, has been made an MBE for services to environmental conservation.
‘Sitting on the sidelines is not an option’
13 Sep 2010
Kirsty Schneeberger shares her vision for the future and writes about her work integrating the opinions of young people into national and international decision-making on climate change policy.
Young People to Advise Government on Climate Change
13 Sep 2010
A new Youth Advisory Panel on Climate Change is working with the government to ensure young people's views are incorporated in decisions on policy
Global Work Party to Inspire Action
13 Sep 2010
The biggest ever day of positive action on climate change is set to take place on 10th October 2010.
Capital B
13 Sep 2010
A round-up of all things positive in Bristol, courtesy of The Source magazine - a celebration of sustainable living in the South West