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When Oil & Hurricane Collide

The below video from CNN reporter John Zarrella shows what will happen should a hurricane strike the oil ridden Gulf Coast this hurricane season. Gulf Coast residents now face a new worry with the beginning of hurricane season coming up soon due to the latest BP Oil spill…Nicsx

World Bank & Eskom Spark Controversy

Written by: Jessica SolomonsWith the ongoing focus on the climate change crisis by the global media and governments worldwide, it’s no surprise that the World Bank’s recent decision to help finance another coal-fired power plant in South Africa has been met with international disapproval. According

How Green Is Your Love Life?

Written by: Jessica SolomonsSo you’ve loaded up on organic food, traded in your old beauty products for eco-friendly alternatives and started recycling. But what about your love life? If you really want to go green, you might want to look at how those romantic rendezvous’ (and naughty night time ant

BP Oil Spill: New Environmental Concerns

The chemicals BP is now relying on to break up the steady flow of leaking oil from deep below the Gulf of Mexico could create a new set of environmental problems.Even if the materials, called dispersants,are effective, BP has already bought up more than a third of the world’s supply. If the leak fro

Eco-friendly tourism route for Cape Town

There are few cities in the world that can boast a scenic train ride along a magnificent stretch of coastline offering whale spotting from the carriage windows and easy access to major tourist attractions within a two kilometre radius of train stations – but this is the promise of a journey on the S

BP: Beyond Pollution

This article was taken from dancewiththeshadows.com and highlights the fact that we actually do not know what the after effects of the horrific BP Oil spill that took place a few weeks ago in the Gulf of Mexico, actually are… a scary fact, even more frightening is what it could do to the world’s f

Style DIY

Make Old Denim New Turn an old denim jacket into a biker-styled waistcoat: Chop off both sleeves; add studs and zips to give your waistcoat an edgier look; move buttons to create a double-breasted look.Give light, skinny jeans new life with dye effects: tie-dye your jeans using dark blue dye and s

The liveeco eco chic challenge: Part 4

Written by: Jessica SolomonsMay 22nd: The Body Shop’s Best Buys For women wanting to stock up on all things natural when it comes to beauty and skincare, we have one word for you: Nutriganics. Their range of moisturizers, toners, and personal care products is certified by EcoCert, the world’s

Tax Cuts for Eco Fashion May Come to UK

There are tax cuts for energy-saving appliances and cars, why not for eco-fashion? While many of us can agree that moving toward a sustainable clothing industry is important, without a viable economical solution to creating and purchasing these items, the industry may not be, well, sustainable.Fo

The liveeco eco chic challenge: Part 3

Written by: Jessica SolomonsMay 15th: Socially Responsible Coffee Makers The team at Bean There Coffee is joining the Fairtrade fight by making sure producers of the beans they source receive fair payment regardless of market fluctuations. The company prides itself on hand roasting some of th