Sensible Travel Can Save The Environment...
'Think Globally, Act Locally' is a phrase that was coined by David Brower of Friends of the Earth. It reminds each one of us to think about our contribution to the fight against global warming.
Although we hear stories of weather catastrophes, climate change, melting glaciers and tsunamis, most of us think that these events are far removed from our everyday lives.
April's Most Popular Articles...
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Car Pooling: We all know the arguments for ditching the car and walking, cycling or using public transport, but for many of us – however strong our green consciences – it simply is not a… [72 views in Apr]
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Airports and the Environment: Much of the debate on the ecological impact of flying has inevitably centred on the aircraft themselves, sometimes leading us to overlook the fact that… [68 views in Apr]
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Eco-Friendly Holiday Health: Being ill, away from home – even if only mildly – is never a pleasant experience; no holiday should turn into a consumer test of the local medical… [60 views in Apr]
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Eco-Friendly Holidays: Eco-tourism has become big business in recent years, inevitably leading to a number of unscrupulous operators waving dubious environmental credentials leaping onto… [56 views in Apr]
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Cutting Pollution to Waterways: As a means of transport, boating can lay claim to some impressive green credentials and as an eco-friendly holiday to make you really slow down and… [54 views in Apr]
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Working Holidays: Working for the Fossey Foundation may well be the dream for thousands who saw “Gorillas in the Mist”, while the thought of employment on the Galapagos islands has an… [52 views in Apr]
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