Inspiring examples and ideas

26.01.2007 from WorldChanging:
A carbon emissions calculator designed to help fellow students learn about their school's energy use and calculate its carbon footprint.

08.01.2007 from Environment Times:
A new waterwheel that can operate in small rivers and streams has been proven to convert water power into electricity at a commercially viable rate and the company that developed it is now planning to sell them to the public in late 2007.

08.01.2007 from Guardian Unlimited:
You may have the will, the land and, crucially, the weather to become self-sufficient in energy. But first there's all that red tape to negotiate: "The government is going to have to remove all these hoops and hurdles. They're going to have to make grants bigger and force the grid to accept renewable energy, no matter what, if they want people to do this stuff." Absolutely!

01.01.2007 from Green Maven:
Not a blog but a new search engine gateway to the Green Web.

23.12.2006 from It's the Planet, Stupid! blog:
The idea is simply for anyone to find out just how dependent we all are on fossil fuels.

17.11.2006 from sustainablog:
WorldCoolers desktop application is designed to drive both action and interaction around the issue of of the changing climate.

05.11.2006 from What's Next In Science & Technology:
The University of Nottingham is helping to battle climate change by constructing a new experimental house on campus that will cut 'greenhouse gas' emissions by 60 per cent.

28.10.2006 from It's the planet, stupid! blog:
Could the world's great faiths mobilise the potent force of the faithful to tackle climate change?

26.10.2006 from World Changing:
Kinsale, Ireland, is en route for for weaning itself off fossil fuels, thanks to a timetabled strategy. Totnes, UK, could be next.

17.10.2006 from Unplugged Living:
Make major power savings with this unique fridge idea.

16.10.2006 from Natural Capitalism Solutions:
In response to the federal leadership void, state, local and private organizations are taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

12.10.2006 from It’s Getting Hot In Here blog:
'I launched this tool awhile ago but it is just starting to pick up speed and I think it is ready for prime time,' says Arthur Coulston.

09.09.2006 from Earth Meanders blog:
'You have the power to cut your greenhouse gas emissions, live more simply and fully, while not buying timbers from ancient forests (certified or otherwise). Get closer to the land. Plant and care for trees and Gaia. Become carbon neutral or negative,' says Dr Glen Barry of Ecological Internet.

31.08.2006 from Ecostreet blog:
The house has been designed to sequester carbon dioxide and withstand extreme weather of all kinds, using standard commonly-available construction materials. It's also easier and cheaper to build than traditional homes.

15.08.2006 from Cleantech blog:
Will architects and contractors pick up the challenge? Carbon-neutral buildings in 24 years.

07.08.2006 from theWatt blog:
Biodiesel, microhydro, wind turbines, photovoltaics, solar thermal: life can be very comfortable with renewables.

31.07.2006 from Treehugger blog:
Build your eco-home from cannabis.

21.07.2006 from Treehugger blog:
The UK environment minister has been hatching a radical plan. Even the Queen will have to take part.

03.06.2006 from two steps forward blog:
Everyone should by now know the three Rs of solid waste, says Joel Makower who now proffers 'an admittedly kludgy version' for energy.

31.05.2006 from Europa portal:
'Climate change is a global problem, and yet each one of us has the power to make a difference.' Make your difference by following some of these tips.