Trying to get the energy crisis and global warming message accross to people in a non patronising way, which will hopefully save them money and protect the earth at the same time. Sustainable living, energy saving, bioenergy, environment, eco-houses, renewable/alternative energy, compost bins, recycling, protecting planet earth. To find out how easy it is to go green and save money from reduced energy bills check out the numerous links (Copy & paste); ENERGY GOING GREEN TIPS: http://www.open2.net/environment/energy_house.htm, http://www.channel4.com/science/microsites/S/science/society /eco_topten.html, http://www.foe.co.uk/living, http://www.nativeenergy.com/ http://www.sepa.org.uk/green/guidance.htm,http://www.defra.g ov.uk/environment/waste/index.htm, http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/waste/?lang=_e , http://www.compost.org.uk, http://www.ecover.com, http://www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/take-action/greentips GRANTS (UK): http://www.est.org.uk/housingbuildings/funding/solarpv, http://www.est.org.uk/myhome/gid http://www.clear-skies.org http://www.westminster.gov.uk/environment/energy/grants.cfm http://www.treecouncil.org.uk/tc/grants%20link.htm EXPERIMENTS: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/hottopics/climatechange (just one click and you an do your bit in helping scientists predict climate change VOLUNTEERING: http://www.bbc.co.uk/breathingplaces/getinvolved, http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-trust/w-volunteering. htm, http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/index.php?section=helping:volu nteer, http://www.greenpeace.org.uk
I'd like to meet:
Anyone that wants to have a go at bein fun green!!! Would like to thank everyone that as been supportive....nice one!!! mERRy cHRIsTMAsBioethanol Production All biodiesel outlets in the UK plus info on how biofuels work: http://www.biodieselfillingstations.co.uk/alloutlets.htm
Music:
Music created by using renewable energy, natural instruments or music artists who support going green campaigns!!
Movies:
The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil (2005) (Documentary)http://www.communitysolution.org/cuba.html,The End of Suburbia (2004)(documentary)http://www.endofsuburbia.com,Power Shift: Energy + Sustainability (Documentary),Green Building: Your Edge in the Home Building Marketplace DECRIPTION: This encyclopedic 4-DVD set explains everything building professionals and homeowners need to know to build green. Covers: energy efficiency, resource conservation, indoor air quality, and mold and moisture management. Provides practical information about building in ways that are energy-conscious, healthy and environmentally responsible.French Fries to Go DECRIPTION:'French Fries' is the story about a guy, his truck and a bunch of used vegetable oil. This funny and inspiring piece follows Charris Ford, 'The Granola Ayatollah of Canola' as he makes the rounds in his veggie fuel powered rig. This film is very timely and unlike many environmental films, really makes you laugh. With Daryl Hannah, Dennis Weaver and internationally renowned physician Doctor Andrew Wiel.
Television:
BBC Planet Earth Are We Changing Planet Earth? (PART ONE) David Attenborough draws on his life-long insights into our planet and presents his personal take on climate change. Can We Save Planet Earth? Part two of David Attenborough's investigation. Its not easy bein green - Dick Strawbridge and his family decided that they needed to reduce their ecofootprint, this meant reducing the amount of land, water and other natural resources required to support their lifestyle http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbctwo/programmes/?id=easy_green
Books:
Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) PUBLICATIONS: http://www.cat.org.uk/catpubs/index.tmpl, Friends of the Earth PUBLICATIONS: free downloads http://www.foe.co.uk/pubsinfo/pubscat/free.html Sustainable buildings free publication download http://freshstart.ncat.org/articles/ptipub.htm, http://www.ecover.com/gb/en/HealthyHomesBooklet.htm, The International Energy Agency free publications http://www.iea.org/Textbase/publications/free_all.asp, Centre for Sustainable Energy http://www.cse.org.uk/cgi-bin/publications.cgi?publicationsB OOKS: The Armchair Environmentalist: 3 minute-a-day action plan to save the world - Karen Christensen, Renewable Energy: Power for a sustainable future - Godfrey Boyle, From the Fryer to the Fuel Tank: The Complete Guide to Using Vegetable Oil as an Alternative Fuel - Joshua Tickell (even shows you how to make biodiesel). Gaia Girls: Enter the Earth - Lee Welles http://www.gaiagirls.com/ Magazine: www.greenlightmag.com (1st year is free to subscribe)
Heroes:
James Lovelock, Charles Darwin, David Attenborough, Dick Strawbridge100 top eco warriers of all time http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/news/1498806
