The phrase “paperless office” isn’t technically a form of greenwashing, but it’s the same kind o…
Month: January 2008
Bering Bad News: Half the U.S. Fish Catch Under Threat
Over the next century, our diets are going to change. Our dependency on international food supplies means that the ecolo…
The Global Menace of Urban Tumbleweed
There’s only one thing worse than standing at the checkout holding one item, and being asked if you’d “…
The Grass Is Greener: Ethanol from Switch Grass
Researchers have discovered a form of ethanol that produces just 6% of the carbon dioxide of petrol when burnt. And it&#…
Sweaty Ice Surprises Exhibition Goers
Every year, thousands of people flock to carnivals, exhibitions and competitions in cities around the world – Fair…
The Hotel That Puts Its Guests in Storage
At the end of a long day’s exploring of the city of your choice, there’s nothing nicer than having a glass o…
The Auto-Afterlife: Modern Cars Are 84% Recycled, Claim Manufacturers (Honest!)
It would be nice to chalk up a Green victory for the major US automobile manufacturers. Cars are such an obvious target …
Turning Cities in on Themselves: the Urban Eco Revolution
Our world is dominated by cities. Human beings are increasingly an urban global culture. Take Africa: in 1900, less than…