It starts and it ends here, with education. Not tests, and tests, and tests, and exams, but the window to wisdom, to understanding. Here’s just one that represents all. The vision of the […]
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As New York begins to clear up after the devastation of Superstorm Sandy, our friends at Carbon Visuals, by coincidence, have released a film depicting the yearly carbon emissions of NYC: Maybe it’s […]
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Holy Island, off the west coast of Scotland, near the Isle of Arran, was first bought by Tibetan Buddhists in 1992 and has since been officially recognised as a sacred site by the […]
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Forest schools use the woods and forests as a means to build independence and self-esteem in school-age children. Topics are cross-curriculum (broad in subject) including the natural environment, for example the role of trees in […]
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Six years ago Dutchman Ruben Beugels was on an Amsterdam tram that broke down, leaving him stuck in an out-of-the way place, and late for an appointment when he couldn’t quickly find another […]
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Founded by Dr. A T Ariyatne in the mid-1950s, the Sarvodaya (Awakening of All) Movement began as an ‘educational experience’ when a group of high school teachers decided to ‘translate their convictions into […]
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In 1995, Sonu and his wife Eva opened Soneva Fushi, creating a high end market in what was formerly a mass market destination and becoming the inspiration for a host of imitators who saw the potential in going green.
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Voting for the 7th International Green Awards is well underway. If you want to vote for the greenest celeb you have until August 23rd to cast your vote. This year, the International Green Awards […]
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The issue of plastic bags is not new, and anyone who has been to the developing world will know just what a disgusting, shitty mess they make of the environment. But an even […]
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After hearing about the water crisis in parts of Africa, six year old Ryan Hreljac, from a small town near Ottawa, decided to try and help. His teacher told him that $70 would […]