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Friday, March 28th, 2008Thank you all for your support following my brother’s death a few days ago, it’s hugely appreciated.
No doubt I’ll be writing more about that soon, but for now, I’d like you to join me in doing something tomorrow evening, Saturday March 29th. It’s Earth Hour between 20:00 and 21:00 local time. People all over the […]
Good earth
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008
Photograph by Raychel
Along with many others, I’ve signed on with the Carbon Fast as part of my Lenten practice this year. It shows us ways to reduce our carbon footprint. You get a daily email with:
A practical suggestion
A relevant fact
A prayer
Yesterday’s email said:
Compost. Put the nutrients from food waste back into the soil - […]
Coming soon to a tap near you
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
Photograph by JamieJohnDavies
It’s World Water Day on 22nd March. This day is set by the UN to draw attention to the lack of safe drinking water in so much of the world. In the (so-called) developed world, although we have poverty, we have almost universal access to clean water and sanitation.
There are 1 billion […]
First Friday Post: Digital Advertising
Friday, February 1st, 2008Last month I wrote the first of this series of “First Friday Posts” in which I am writing a letter or email asking questions, protesting issues and so on.
The first letter I wrote, on Tibet, is here, and you can read my MP’s response here. It’s not that much, but it’s a start. And I […]
Sunday Collection - living is better than shopping!
Sunday, October 28th, 2007I’ve missed my blogging community the last few days - so busy at work, getting in at midnight most nights, I’ve barely had time to read posts, let alone write any.
But the reward today is to indulge myself in catching up all at once as I sit here, drinking fresh coffee, eating warm pastries and […]
Sunday Collection - Blog Action Day
Sunday, October 21st, 2007Last Monday I posted on the environment as part of the first Blog Action Day.
It’s been amazing to see the sheer variety of environmental topics people have written about, and today I’ve collected together all the posts from bloggers who took part that I read regularly or semi-regularly. Some are the big ‘A-list’ blogs, some […]
Blog Action day: In praise of trees
Monday, October 15th, 2007So Blog Action Day has finally arrived.
I’m one of 15,000 bloggers worldwide raising our voices to speak about climate crisis and the environment. Between us, we will reach over 12 million readers.
I’ve chosen to speak about trees today, for all sorts of reasons: their beauty, their strength, their place in myth and legend, the sheer […]
What kind of blogger are you?
Tuesday, October 9th, 2007Remember, next Monday is Blog Action Day.
Join up, write a post on the environment on Monday 15 October. Make your voice heard.