tag:www.reallifenews.com,2011:/environment//18 2011-07-16T08:51:02Z Movable Type 3.38 tag:www.reallifenews.com,2011:/environment//18.1330 2011-05-25T18:17:35Z 2011-07-16T08:51:02Z

It is an exciting time for people with a vested interest in the environmental car market. On 30th November 2010, Nissan won the won the prestigious car of the year award with their all electric Leaf model. The annual competition...

DavidM http://www.reallifenews.com/about-us/index.php It is an exciting time for people with a vested interest in the environmental car market. On 30th November 2010, Nissan won the won the prestigious car of the year award with their all electric Leaf model. The annual competition... <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/electriccar" rel="tag">electric car</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/nissanleaf" rel="tag">nissan leaf</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rln/environment/~4/XeMM39UtCos" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.reallifenews.com/environment/2011/05/electric_car_market_fully_char.php tag:www.reallifenews.com,2011:/environment//18.1329 2011-05-03T17:53:20Z 2011-05-25T17:35:57Z

It shows how things are changing when you can buy a luxury marque with better environmental performance than a range specifically designed for low-cost, low-emissions city driving. Lexus, the pioneers of luxury hybrid motoring and part of the Toyota family,...

DavidM http://www.reallifenews.com/about-us/index.php It shows how things are changing when you can buy a luxury marque with better environmental performance than a range specifically designed for low-cost, low-emissions city driving. Lexus, the pioneers of luxury hybrid motoring and part of the Toyota family,... <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/bmwx5" rel="tag">bmw x5</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/fuelefficient" rel="tag">fuel efficient</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/hybrid" rel="tag">hybrid</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/lexusct" rel="tag">lexus ct</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/lexusgs" rel="tag">lexus gs</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/lexusrx" rel="tag">lexus rx</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rln/environment/~4/TzHPQHopuGk" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.reallifenews.com/environment/2011/05/new_lexus_hybrid_is_cleaner_th.php tag:www.reallifenews.com,2011:/environment//18.1313 2011-02-25T16:09:25Z 2011-05-03T17:17:21Z

The Rainforest Foundation continues to do fantastic work on rainforest conservation and deforestation. they work with indigenous populations to give the legal and practucal control over the lands they live and work on, simultaneously protecting the environment and reducing poverty....

DavidM http://www.reallifenews.com/about-us/index.php The Rainforest Foundation continues to do fantastic work on rainforest conservation and deforestation. they work with indigenous populations to give the legal and practucal control over the lands they live and work on, simultaneously protecting the environment and reducing poverty.... <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/deforestation" rel="tag">deforestation</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/flooding" rel="tag">flooding</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/hydroelectricdam" rel="tag">hydroelectric dam</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/indigenous" rel="tag">indigenous</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/native" rel="tag">native</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/rainforestconservation" rel="tag">rainforest conservation</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/rainforestfoundation" rel="tag">rainforest foundation</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/speakerevent" rel="tag">speaker event</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rln/environment/~4/hjJOEyGbpyQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.reallifenews.com/environment/2011/02/flooding_our_future_speaker_ev.php tag:www.reallifenews.com,2011:/environment//18.1312 2011-02-23T17:22:13Z 2011-05-03T17:17:21Z

We hear lots of bad news about the continued destruction of rainforests and other green areas around the world. The world's forests are estimated to be shrinking by 52,000km2 every year. That's a huge area that will take a long...

DavidM http://www.reallifenews.com/about-us/index.php We hear lots of bad news about the continued destruction of rainforests and other green areas around the world. The world's forests are estimated to be shrinking by 52,000km2 every year. That's a huge area that will take a long... <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/carbonsink" rel="tag">carbon sink</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/china" rel="tag">china</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/fao" rel="tag">FAO</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/forest" rel="tag">forest</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/india" rel="tag">india</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/rainforest" rel="tag">rainforest</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/reforestation" rel="tag">reforestation</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/theweek" rel="tag">the week</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/unfoodandagricultureorganisation" rel="tag">UN food and agriculture organisation</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rln/environment/~4/PI_Tt7b95Sk" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.reallifenews.com/environment/2011/02/asia_leading_the_way_in_refore.php tag:www.reallifenews.com,2011:/environment//18.1309 2011-02-16T07:51:13Z 2011-05-03T17:17:21Z

In it's last report before being abolished, The Royal Commission on Environment Pollution has warned that the UK's increasing population, growth of elderly and single person households will put intense pressure on infrastructure and the environment in the most populated...

DavidM http://www.reallifenews.com/about-us/index.php In it's last report before being abolished, The Royal Commission on Environment Pollution has warned that the UK's increasing population, growth of elderly and single person households will put intense pressure on infrastructure and the environment in the most populated... <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/environment" rel="tag">environment</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/optimumpopulationtrust" rel="tag">optimum population trust</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/pollution" rel="tag">pollution</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/population" rel="tag">population</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/royalcommissiononenvironmentalpollution" rel="tag">royal commission on environmental pollution</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rln/environment/~4/lUWPjUve1rY" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.reallifenews.com/environment/2011/02/improve_the_environment_move_t.php tag:www.reallifenews.com,2011:/environment//18.1303 2011-02-07T11:27:54Z 2011-05-03T17:17:21Z

Video conferencing not only saves money by eliminating travel costs; it also reduces the harmful emissions and fossil fuel use that are necessary for business conference travel. By using the power of the Internet for clear, sharp video and voice...

DavidM http://www.reallifenews.com/about-us/index.php Video conferencing not only saves money by eliminating travel costs; it also reduces the harmful emissions and fossil fuel use that are necessary for business conference travel. By using the power of the Internet for clear, sharp video and voice... <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/airpollution" rel="tag">air pollution</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/commuting" rel="tag">commuting</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/lifesize" rel="tag">lifesize</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/travel" rel="tag">travel</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/videoconferencing" rel="tag">video conferencing</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rln/environment/~4/SySDs67qHFg" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.reallifenews.com/environment/2011/02/video_conferencing_is_the_gree.php tag:www.reallifenews.com,2011:/environment//18.1301 2011-02-05T08:17:50Z 2011-05-03T17:17:21Z

The automotive industry is in crisis. Fuel prices are escalating at an apparently uncontrollable rate and insurance costs seem to be rising in sympathy. A recent survey by Money Supermarket revealed that 62% of motorists had been forced into reducing...

DavidM http://www.reallifenews.com/about-us/index.php The automotive industry is in crisis. Fuel prices are escalating at an apparently uncontrollable rate and insurance costs seem to be rising in sympathy. A recent survey by Money Supermarket revealed that 62% of motorists had been forced into reducing... <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/electriccars" rel="tag">electric cars</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/greendriving" rel="tag">green driving</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/nissanleaf" rel="tag">nissan leaf</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/risingpetrolprices" rel="tag">rising petrol prices</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/veg" rel="tag">veg</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rln/environment/~4/ePxIMuhdCQg" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.reallifenews.com/environment/2011/02/is_the_future_green.php tag:www.reallifenews.com,2011:/environment//18.1300 2011-02-03T07:43:16Z 2011-02-25T16:22:34Z

Many people have been put off using solar power on their homes by the high up-front costs and long payback periods. The introduction in April 2010 of the government-backed Feed-in Tariff promotes the installation of renewable energy sites. Under the...

DavidM http://www.reallifenews.com/about-us/index.php Many people have been put off using solar power on their homes by the high up-front costs and long payback periods. The introduction in April 2010 of the government-backed Feed-in Tariff promotes the installation of renewable energy sites. Under the... <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/feedintariff" rel="tag">feed-in tariff</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/solarpower" rel="tag">solar power</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/solarpv" rel="tag">solar PV</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rln/environment/~4/RM6ESZnR9-A" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.reallifenews.com/environment/2011/02/could_a_new_home_solar_scheme.php tag:www.reallifenews.com,2010:/environment//18.1288 2010-09-17T19:14:11Z 2010-12-05T10:59:11Z

Look down most streets on any day and you'll see rows of cars parked up unused. Meanwhile others who need cars during the day are getting expensive rentals. What if you could rent out your car when you weren't using...

DavidM http://www.reallifenews.com/about-us/index.php Look down most streets on any day and you'll see rows of cars parked up unused. Meanwhile others who need cars during the day are getting expensive rentals. What if you could rent out your car when you weren't using... <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/carhire" rel="tag">car hire</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/carrental" rel="tag">car rental</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/neighbour" rel="tag">neighbour</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/whipcar" rel="tag">whipcar</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rln/environment/~4/uCwKzIKy1G0" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.reallifenews.com/environment/2010/09/whipcar_makes_use_of_spare_nei.php tag:www.reallifenews.com,2010:/environment//18.1284 2010-09-08T06:15:24Z 2010-12-05T10:59:11Z

The Feed In Tariff (FIT) was introduced in April this year as an incentive for households to reduce their carbon footprint by generating more of their own electricity. It is estimated that 27% of the UK's carbon footprint is generated...

DavidM http://www.reallifenews.com/about-us/index.php The Feed In Tariff (FIT) was introduced in April this year as an incentive for households to reduce their carbon footprint by generating more of their own electricity. It is estimated that 27% of the UK's carbon footprint is generated... <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/ashadegreener" rel="tag">a shade greener</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/anaerobicdigestion" rel="tag">anaerobic digestion</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/asg" rel="tag">ASG</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/britishgas" rel="tag">british gas</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/carbonfootprint" rel="tag">carbon footprint</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/climate" rel="tag">climate</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/electricity" rel="tag">electricity</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/energy" rel="tag">energy</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/environment" rel="tag">environment</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/export" rel="tag">export</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/feedintariff" rel="tag">feed in tariff</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/fit" rel="tag">FIT</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/generation" rel="tag">generation</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/hydro" rel="tag">hydro</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/isis" rel="tag">isis</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/photovoltaic" rel="tag">photovoltaic</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/renewables" rel="tag">renewables</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/solar" rel="tag">solar</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/solarpowerportal" rel="tag">solar power portal</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/windturbine" rel="tag">wind turbine</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rln/environment/~4/e_pmwdPOYDU" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.reallifenews.com/environment/2010/09/feedin_tariffs_encourage_micro.php tag:www.reallifenews.com,2010:/environment//18.1277 2010-06-20T15:13:17Z 2010-08-26T19:29:44Z

I entered The Rainforest 10k run about three years ago. It was a fast, flat course and I achieve my personal best of 47mins 45 secs that day, which still stands today. This year The Rainforest 10k run will be...

DavidM http://www.reallifenews.com/about-us/index.php I entered The Rainforest 10k run about three years ago. It was a fast, flat course and I achieve my personal best of 47mins 45 secs that day, which still stands today. This year The Rainforest 10k run will be... <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/environment" rel="tag">environment</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/native" rel="tag">native</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/rainforest" rel="tag">rainforest</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/rainforest10krun" rel="tag">rainforest 10k run</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/rainforestfoundation" rel="tag">rainforest foundation</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rln/environment/~4/Muye44nlYjE" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.reallifenews.com/environment/2010/06/the_rainforest_10k_run_racing.php tag:www.reallifenews.com,2010:/environment//18.1275 2010-04-11T18:12:02Z 2010-06-20T14:34:34Z

Land conservation, clean water, obesity, and "green spaces" are amongst the most popular topics of early 2010. In particular, the addition and/or substitution of green spaces has been quite controversial as of late. Senior resident of Urban Land Institute Ed...

DavidM http://www.reallifenews.com/about-us/index.php Land conservation, clean water, obesity, and "green spaces" are amongst the most popular topics of early 2010. In particular, the addition and/or substitution of green spaces has been quite controversial as of late. Senior resident of Urban Land Institute Ed... <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/architectureforhumanity" rel="tag">architecture for humanity</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/cleanwater" rel="tag">clean water</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/clintonglobalinitiative" rel="tag">clinton global initiative</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/community" rel="tag">community</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/deforestation" rel="tag">deforestation</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/dougband" rel="tag">doug band</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/edmcmahon" rel="tag">ed mcmahon</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/environment" rel="tag">environment</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/fossilfuels" rel="tag">fossil fuels</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/globetrottersengineeringcorporation" rel="tag">globetrotters engineering corporation</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/green" rel="tag">green</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/greenbuildingcouncil" rel="tag">green building council</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/greenbuildings" rel="tag">green buildings</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/greeninfrastructure" rel="tag">green infrastructure</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/greenspaces" rel="tag">green spaces</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/landconservation" rel="tag">land conservation</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/landconversation" rel="tag">land conversation</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/urbanlandinstitute" rel="tag">urban land institute</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rln/environment/~4/Yu9YEr-rFo0" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.reallifenews.com/environment/2010/04/green_infrastructure_and_green.php tag:www.reallifenews.com,2010:/environment//18.1267 2010-03-03T21:02:50Z 2010-04-11T17:33:12Z

While there has been a massive focus on greenhouse gas emissions from planes, boats and road traffic, these are overshadowed by the impact of the meat food chain. Alex Renton's article in The Times last week gave a good overview...

DavidM http://www.reallifenews.com/about-us/index.php While there has been a massive focus on greenhouse gas emissions from planes, boats and road traffic, these are overshadowed by the impact of the meat food chain. Alex Renton's article in The Times last week gave a good overview... <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/alexrenton" rel="tag">alex renton</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/climatechange" rel="tag">climate change</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/livestockfarming" rel="tag">livestock farming</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/meat" rel="tag">meat</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/meatfreemonday" rel="tag">meat free monday</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/meatfreemonday" rel="tag">meat-free monday</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/paulmccartney" rel="tag">paul mccartney</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/thetimes" rel="tag">the times</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rln/environment/~4/akiJOoPOkzg" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.reallifenews.com/environment/2010/03/meat_free_monday_can_you_give.php tag:www.reallifenews.com,2009:/environment//18.1246 2009-04-17T19:59:17Z 2010-01-29T18:48:05Z

Help Big Barn prove shopping lcoally can be cheaper than the supermarkets by sending them your examples.

DavidM http://www.reallifenews.com/about-us/index.php <p>Help Big Barn prove shopping lcoally can be cheaper than the supermarkets by sending them your examples.</p> <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/bigbarn" rel="tag">big barn</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/cheapest" rel="tag">cheapest</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/food" rel="tag">food</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/local" rel="tag">local</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/savings" rel="tag">savings</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/shopping" rel="tag">shopping</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/supermarket" rel="tag">supermarket</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rln/environment/~4/UgumLX_KNC0" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.reallifenews.com/environment/2009/04/is_local_food_cheaper_than_the.php tag:www.reallifenews.com,2009:/environment//18.1243 2009-03-29T10:04:36Z 2009-05-03T19:46:09Z

A great set of pictures reflecting Earth Hour 2009

Martin http://www.reallifenews.com/about-us/index.php <p>A great set of pictures reflecting Earth Hour 2009</p> <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/earthhour" rel="tag">earth hour</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/earthhour2009" rel="tag">earth hour 2009</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/wwf" rel="tag">wwf</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rln/environment/~4/4hJ_Q4j1Tf0" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.reallifenews.com/environment/2009/03/earth_hour_2009.php