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Fears for Britain's trees after Asian beetle discovered

30th July 2010

Scientists are on the lookout for an Asian beetle that could ravage British trees after one was found last week, the Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera) said today. Read more…

Fears for unique wildlife of Galapagos as UN drops islands' protected status

Fears for unique wildlife of Galapagos as UN drops islands' protected status

30th July 2010

A panel of politicians has voted to remove the Galapagos Islands from the UN's list of World Heritage Sites in danger – in spite of a firm recommendation from scientists and... Read more…

Glorious mud: Finnish footballers, holidaying Koreans and even the Chinese Army have been enjoying its earthy pleasures

Glorious mud: Finnish footballers, holidaying Koreans and even the Chinese Army have been enjoying its earthy pleasures

30th July 2010

Pigs like mud (with the exception of Cinders, the muck-phobic little porker who escaped the sausage machine two summers ago after her owners took pity and fitted her with tiny... Read more…

Eco Living

Coppola Opens Rustic Restaurant in NorCal

Coppola Opens Rustic Restaurant in NorCal

28th July 2010

Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather, Apocalypse Now) opened a new restaurant in northern California on Tuesday. Rustic is set in Geyserville, CA near his... Read more…

Ditch the Gatorade, Crack Open a Coconut

Ditch the Gatorade, Crack Open a Coconut

26th July 2010

Maybe you're dripping all over a spin bike, an elliptical or a treadmill, or slipping and sliding around a yoga mat; whatever your preferred workout, in all likelihood you're... Read more…

Found in Translation: The Real Margarita

Found in Translation: The Real Margarita

22nd July 2010

For most of us, memories (albeit hazy ones) of Margaritas tend toward blender-built confections more akin to alcoholic Slurpees than grown-up cocktails. Something was clearly lost... Read more…

Climate

Aerosols and Clouds workshop

28th June 2010

Registrations are invited for a workshop on 27 July 2010 to support the development of proposals to deliver the Aerosols and Clouds programme. Read more…

Announcement of Opportunity: Aerosols and Clouds

28th June 2010

Consortium proposals are invited to deliver the Aerosols and Clouds research programme. Read more…

Volcanic ash impacts: research and collaboration continues

13th May 2010

The eruption of Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull is providing NERC with a unique opportunity to carry out some valuable research. Read more…

Eco Issues

Climate Bill is Dead; EPA Now Best Hope for U.S. Climate Solution

Climate Bill is Dead; EPA Now Best Hope for U.S. Climate Solution

27th July 2010

Senate Democrats late last week abandoned any attempt to win approval for comprehensive climate and energy legislation this year, after Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid conceded... Read more…

BP Plans to Replace CEO Tony "Wayward" Hayward with American

26th July 2010

BP is expected to replace its CEO and walking public-relations nightmare, Tony Hayward, with American Robert Dudley, who grew up in Mississippi and has quickly gained a reputation... Read more…

Mowing the Grass is Greener When You Don't Use a Gas-Powered Mower

Mowing the Grass is Greener When You Don't Use a Gas-Powered Mower

22nd July 2010

Ah, summer! Time to pull the lawn mower out of the garage, fire it up, and enjoy that first sweet smell of newly mowed grass, right? Well, if you're using a gasoline-powered lawn... Read more…

Eco Blogs

The Week in Pictures: Solar Plane Sets New World Record, Pipeline Leak Pollutes Michigan River with Oil, and More (Slideshow)

The Week in Pictures: Solar Plane Sets New World Record, Pipeline Leak Pollutes Michigan River with Oil, and More (Slideshow)

1st August 2010

Here we go again... a pipeline owned by Enbridge Energy Partners has leaked 800,000-840,000 gallons of oil into a creek flowing into the Kalamazoo River near Battle Creek... Read more…

Urban Bedbug Onslaught Is A Curse On Dense Living, Recycling, & Energy Efficiency

Urban Bedbug Onslaught Is A Curse On Dense Living, Recycling, & Energy Efficiency

31st July 2010

Bedbug. Image credit:wikipedia Bedbugs are are becoming quite the urban plague again, resurgent and causing much misery in US cities after decades of being a relatively rare... Read more…

The Challenges and Opportunities of a Sustainability Index

The Challenges and Opportunities of a Sustainability Index

30th July 2010

Cleaning the supply chain is one of the challenges of Walmart's sustainability project. Image credit: williamcho/Flickr This guest post was written by Rand Waddoups, senior... Read more…

Eco Fashion

Bright Young Things Invites Bloggers to Play Dress-Up with Its LBD

30th July 2010

Read the rest of Bright Young Things Invites Bloggers to Play Dress-Up with Its LBD© Ecouterre, 2010. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Read more…

Actress Jennie Garth’s Tip for Finding Eco-Fashion: Google It

29th July 2010

“I’ve always been conscious of the environment, but having kids changes every aspect of your life. I want this planet to be around and in good shape for my children and their... Read more…

Are 3D-Printed Fabrics the Future of Sustainable Textiles?

29th July 2010

Three-dimensional printing may have little in common with sustainability—at first blush, anyway—but the rapid-prototyping process has a litany of surprisingly green benefits... Read more…

Organic Food

The Perfect Summer Fare: 1 Superfood, 4 Simple Ways

30th July 2010

I like to say: When all else fails, eat cheese! It truly is the wunderkind of festive summer fare. Cheese lovers abound--and there truly is no superfood that is easier to prepare... Read more…

Your Farmers' Market Guide: How to Eat Locally Just About Anywhere

29th July 2010

If you live in Boston, Chicago, Minneapolis or New York, there's yet another reason to visit the farmers' market this summer! The Third Annual Epicurious Farmers' Market Tour is... Read more…

Dylan Lauren's Healthy Treat of the Month: Ice cream-flavored jelly beans

26th July 2010

If you're crazy for ice cream but not the hundreds of calories in a typical cone, nibble on Jelly Belly's Cold Stone Ice Cream Parlor Mix instead. Mouthwatering flavors such as... Read more…