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 <title><![CDATA['Privileged' opposition holding back wind farm development  ]]></title>
 <pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:44 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[Onshore wind sites being ignored because of threat of local resistance as analysis points to unfulfilled potential of community-driven projects]]></description>
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 <link>http://www.theecologist.org/reviews/books/592288/merchants_of_doubt_new_book_reveals_the_great_scientific_deceptions_of_our_age.html</link>
 <title><![CDATA[Merchants of doubt: new book reveals the great scientific deceptions of our age]]></title>
 <pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:07 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[In a hard-hitting new investigation, Naomi Oreskes & Erik M. Conway report on the scientists prepared to distort the truth on the key issues of our time - from tobacco to climate change to coal fired power stations    ]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Gulf oil disaster not unique to BP and will 'happen again']]></title>
 <pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:41 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[UK government needs to 'wake up' to the dangers of offshore drilling and outlaw the practice, demand activists ]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Do Lectures, 16-19 Sept, Cardiganshire]]></title>
 <pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:25 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[Be inspired by eminent Doers, including conservation experts, then get out and Do something special yourself]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Woodland Management Roadshow, 11 Sept, Cwmbran]]></title>
 <pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:15 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[Learn how to protect, manage and improve woodlands for the benefit of your local community]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Shell funding of forest protection scheme could result in 'largest land grab of all time']]></title>
 <pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:41 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[Oil giant's investment in Indonesian REDD conservation project is a crude attempt to increase profit and gloss over its expanding oil drilling operations, say campaigners]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Securing a future for Amazonian rubber-tappers]]></title>
 <pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:42 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[A pioneering initiative is helping to rebuild the traditional local economy and livelihoods of the Amazonian rubber-tappers]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Growing conflicts over Tanzania's 'charismatic carbon']]></title>
 <pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:08 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[The country's forests are at the centre of a new global scramble to 'buy up' carbon, but as Thembi Mutch reports, is the process really going to benefit the environment or people?   ]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Landfill could be greener than recycling when it comes to plastic bottles ]]></title>
 <pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:46 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[For regions with adequate space and little recycling infrastructure, disposing of bottles in landfill generates a lower carbon footprint than recycling or incineration...]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Bees stung by 'climate change-linked' early pollination]]></title>
 <pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:08 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[Climate change may be causing flowers to open before bees emerge from hibernation leading to declines in pollination, new research suggests]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Greenpeace whaling activists get one-year jail sentence]]></title>
 <pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:38 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[Greenpeace has condemned as 'disproportionate and unjust' a one-year jail term, suspended for three years, handed down on two Greenpeace activists who exposed widespread corruption in the Japanese government's whaling programme]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Cargill sticks with rainforest-destroying palm oil supplier]]></title>
 <pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:04 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[US food giant refuses to stop buying palm oil from Sinar Mas group as Burger King joins Nestle and others in criticising its illegal activities]]></description>
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 <link>http://www.theecologist.org/green_business_directory/home_business_services/584137/ecoigo.html</link>
 <title><![CDATA[ECOIGO]]></title>
 <pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:46 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[<span class="details"><strong>Tel: </strong>08000 326 446<br /><strong>Web: </strong><a href="http://www.ecogio.com/" rel="nofollow">www.ecogio.com</a><br /><strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:info@ecoigo.comk">info@ecoigo.com</a><br /><br /><hr /></span><br/>We are central London’s environmentally conscious executive car service - the ecological alternative to taxi, minicab, chauffeur and private hire. We offer uncompromised travel at no extra cost to clients or the environment, with no sacrifice to standards whatsoever and a professional, safe and sustainable service at a competitive rate.]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Farmaround]]></title>
 <pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:21 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[<span class="details"><strong>Tel: </strong>01748 821 116<br /><strong>Web: </strong><a href="http://www.farmaround.co.uk" rel="nofollow">www.farmaround.co.uk</a><br /><strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:info@farmaround.co.uk">info@farmaround.co.uk</a><br /><br /><hr /></span><br/>Award Winning Organic Food Box Scheme for Home Delivery in London. Delivered by hand straight from the land, farmaround brings you the very best seasonal organic food at affordable prices.<br/>]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Biodynamic Agricultural Association ]]></title>
 <pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:53 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[<span class="details"><strong>Tel: </strong>01453 759501<br /><strong>Web: </strong><a href="http://www.biodynamic.org.uk" rel="nofollow">www.biodynamic.org.uk</a><br /><strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:office@biodynamic.org.uk">office@biodynamic.org.uk</a><br /><br /><hr /></span><br/>Biodynamic is a sustainable organic approach to farming and gardening inspired by Rudolf Steiner. It is increasingly valued for its positive effect on soil vitality and food quality.  We offer membership, workshops, events, training, books and DVDs, ready-made biodynamic preparations, advice, support and regional groups. We also offer organic and biodynamic certification. ]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Ethical Financial Planning]]></title>
 <pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:11 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[<span class="details"><strong>Tel: </strong>020 8445 1423<br /><strong>Web: </strong><a href="http://www.ethicalfinplanning.co.uk" rel="nofollow">www.ethicalfinplanning.co.uk</a><br /><strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:ethical.financial.planning@ntlworld.com">ethical.financial.planning@ntlworld.com</a><br /><br /><hr /></span><br/>Ethical Financial Planning is a fully qualified firm of Independent Financial Advisers with over 24 years experience in financial services. We specialise in Ethical Investments and are able to provide advice and Financial Planning solutions in the area of Pensions, Life Assurance, Investments and Inheritance Tax Planning. We also offer a Will writing service<br/>]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Vincermos]]></title>
 <pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:52 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[<span class="details"><strong>Tel: </strong>0800 107 3086<br /><strong>Web: </strong><a href="http://www.vinceremos.co.uk" rel="nofollow">www.vinceremos.co.uk</a><br /><strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:ecosystems@theecologist.org">ecosystems@theecologist.org</a><br /><br /><hr /></span><br/>Delicious organic champagnes, sumptous reds from Bordeaux and Rioja, crisp whites from the Loire and Burgundy, Fairtrade wines from South Africa and Argentina and organic single malt whisky – all from Vinceremos’ enticing list of over 400 organic drinks. Also ciders, beers, spirits and liqueurs, gift-packs and a great selection of biodynamic wines.  We offer friendly, attentive service, and nationwide delivery.<br/>]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[FARM Africa]]></title>
 <pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:51 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[<span class="details"><strong>Tel: </strong>020 7067 1251<br /><strong>Web: </strong><a href="http://www.farmafrica.org.uk" rel="nofollow">www.farmafrica.org.uk</a><br /><strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:rachelb@farmafrica.org.uk">rachelb@farmafrica.org.uk</a><br /><br /><hr /></span><br/>FARM-Africa works directly with communities in eastern Africa.  We train farmers in more effective agricultural techniques and help them to access water to irrigate their crops.  We also work with forest communities, helping them find sustainable ways to use the forests’ non-timber resources to generate much needed income.]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Akamuti]]></title>
 <pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:50 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[<span class="details"><strong>Tel: </strong>0845 4589242<br /><strong>Web: </strong><a href="http://www.akamuti.co.uk" rel="nofollow">www.akamuti.co.uk</a><br /><strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:info@akamuti.co.uk">info@akamuti.co.uk</a><br /><br /><hr /></span><br/>Keep your skin healthy and beautiful with our selection of people- and planet-friendly skincare and toiletries. All of our products rely on pure and 100 per cent natural ingredients, with no added nasties. Treat your skin to pure plant power with our exotic moisturisers and buttery blends for fresh, radiant skin from top to toe! ]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Rathbone Green Bank]]></title>
 <pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:49 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[<span class="details"><strong>Tel: </strong>0117 930 3000<br /><strong>Web: </strong><a href="http://www.rathbonegreenbank.com" rel="nofollow">www.rathbonegreenbank.com</a><br /><strong>Email: </strong><a ref="mailto:greenbank@rathbones.com">greenbank@rathbones.com</a><br /><br /><hr /></span><br/>Our goal is to meet our clients’ investment objectives without compromising their personal values. We are committed to bringing about positive change through responsible investment and engagement. Our in-house ethical research team ensures we remain at the forefront of evolving social, environmental and ethical issues]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[More Eco]]></title>
 <pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:48 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[<span class="details"><strong><br /><strong>Web: </strong><a href="http://www.moreeco.co.uk" rel="nofollow">http://www.moreeco.co.uk</a><br /><strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:info@moreeco.com">info@moreeco.com</a><br /><br /><hr /></span><br/>MoreEco is the UK's only Eco Cash Back website. We list over 100 organic, green and ethical online retailers and have negotiated with them a Cash Back % which is passed on to you. Once you have chosen your shop, click through, start shopping and in 30 days you will receive % of what you spent in your MoreEco account. It's simple! Join today for FREE<br/>]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Shiplys]]></title>
 <pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:44 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[<span class="details"><strong><br /><strong>Web: </strong><a href="http://www.shiply.com" rel="nofollow">www.shiply.com</a><br /><strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:support@shiply.com">support@shiply.com</a><br /><br /><hr /></span><br/>At Shiply, we have been helping to reduce CO2 emissions by matching people moving goods with transport companies making similar journeys. At the same time, we help the consumer save up to 75% on delivery costs.<br/><br/>Our green concept is to utilise the spare capacity in delivery lorries hence cutting down wasteful journeys (saved over 10,000,000 miles so far) and CO2 emissions (4,000,000+ kg)]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Toxic dispersants in Gulf oil spill creating hidden marine crisis]]></title>
 <pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:23 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[More than 200 million tons of crude oil have gushed into the Gulf of Mexico since the rupture of Deepwater Horizon. The chemicals used to clean up the spill have received less attention but could have devastating long-term effects on the marine ecosystem]]></description>
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 <pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:19 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[<span class="details"><strong>Tel: </strong>01908 665555<br /><strong>Web: </strong><a href="http://www.superhomes.org.uk/" rel="nofollow">www.superhomes.org.uk</a><br /><strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:info@s-ea.org.uk">info@s-ea.org.uk</a><br /><br /><hr /></span><br/>The Sustainable Energy Academy is a national charity which manages the award winning Old Home SuperHome Project.  It works with individuals, and communities to reduce their carbon emissions by renovating and retrofitting existing properties and then facilitating opening them to the public to educate and inspire]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[The water footprint: the hidden cost of our meat consumption]]></title>
 <pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:18 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[Watching our leaky taps is the least of our problems when it comes to water wastage - agricultural practices and animal products are by far the greater danger]]></description>
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