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.
December's Most Popular Articles...
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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… [56 views in Dec]
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The Benefits of Boats: There can be few more relaxing ways to spend a few long idle days of summer than gently floating along a canal – neither many more exhilarating than flying along… [50 views in Dec]
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Reducing Unnecessary Travel: Reducing the amount of carbon emissions coming from motorised transport essentially boils down to doing one of two things – either you use less fuel by… [50 views in Dec]
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Thinking Globally, Acting Locally: Ask most people what comes into their minds when they think about “global warming”, “climate change” or “greenhouse gases” and melting glaciers,… [48 views in Dec]
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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… [44 views in Dec]
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Getting to the Airport: Having planned the greenest get-away that you possibly can, checked out the eco-credentials of the travel company, opted for the fewest number of stopovers, chosen… [42 views in Dec]
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