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Editorial
Shauna Crockett-Burrows
As you see we are still using the old format as the
new is not quite ready - there's just so much going on.
Positive News has always been at the forefront of
writing about the changes taking place but changes today are happening
very rapidly. Everywhere new projects are springing up, which is great!
But it is impossible for us to know about and report on everything that
is happening. Even if we did know about it all, we wouldn’t be able to
fit it all in the paper nor would we have the time.
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One Planet Agriculture
 “The
right sustainable farming methods could take us half way toward the
carbon reduction we need to save the planet.” Soil Association’s
Chairman, Craig Sams, told the One Planet Agriculture conference, in
Cardiff, that enlightened organic farming can reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and will increase the amount of carbon captured in the soil.
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Carrot Power
 A
new and revolutionary material made from the humble carrot could soon
begin to replace materials such as glass fibre and carbon fibre in all
sorts of things, from fishing rods to car parts. Through a special new
process, nano fibres found in carrots and created by the energy of
Mother Nature, are extracted and combined with resins. The result is a
tough and durable component that can be moulded to whatever shape,
degree of stiffness, strength or weight required.
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Sharing Energy
Solutions in Africa
 The
e-Parliament recently held its first Hearing on Sustainable Energy for
All in Kenya. The aim was to accelerate the transition to an
energy-efficient world economy, powered by sustainable energy – a world
where even the poorest citizens would have access to energy. A group of
19 national and regional legislators from 13 African and European
countries heard presentations on successful policies that they could
then promote through their own parliaments.
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Stories
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Love London 2007
 Returning
in 2007 for their fifth year promoting environmental living in the city,
London Sustainability Weeks will run from June 3rd to 17th, coinciding
with World Environment Day on June 5th. For the first time this event
will be going international, twinning with the city of Amsterdam, which
will hold its own Sustainability Weeks consecutively.
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One Planet Fashion:
Organic Textiles Take to the Catwalk
 The
UK’s first organic tweed, modelled by Patrick Holden and Craig Sams, the
Soil Association’s Director and Chairman, was one of the wonders of the
Organic Fashion Show, which launched the One Planet Agriculture
conference in Cardiff. “Producing Hebridean and Native Breed Tweeds is
just one step towards revitalising the traditional industry of weaving,”
said Isle of Mull weavers, Bob and Kathy Ryan.
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Seeds of Solidarity
 Sarah
Wilkinson explores how a non-profit, grassroots organisation in the town
of Orange, in the northeastern state of Massachusetts, is benefiting its
community while also helping to regenerate its economy.
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Global Resources
Websites devoted to Positive Planetary Transformation
www.ethicalescape.com
Ethicalescape has been created for those who wish to travel lightly
and to encourage others to do so. the site includes country guides,
travel advice, health advice and details of ethical, ecologically sound
holidays and eco friendly holiday accommodation.
www.goingreen.co.uk
GoinGreen's social purpose is to help minimise the effects of
climate change, through the encouragement of carbon neutral motoring and
the creation of the UK electric car, G-Wiz. Their aim is to inspire as
many people as possible to 'go green', so the company developed a
business model which has eliminated many of the traditional costs
associated with selling vehicles. GoinGreen sell direct to customers
with no dealers, no showrooms, no advertising - it is all viral - no
brochures and no car salesmen. Everyone in the company is passionate
about the environment and serious about the business, which includes a
highly trained in-house team of mobile service and maintenance engineers
providing complete customer care.
www.ethical-junction.org
An Ethical Business Network that provides information on positively
screened ethical companies, organisations, products and services.
Despite the explosive growth in the ethical sector, it can still be
difficult to find people and companies providing ethical services and
products.The Ethical Junction is a gateway to the ethical sector for
people in the UK and Ireland, giving a focal point for a broad range of
ethical issues and trading.
www.simpleliving.net
The Simple Living Network provides resources, tools, contacts and
examples for conscious, simple, healthy and restorative living. If you
believe the world would be a better place if we all took a little more
responsibility for what we consume and how we live our lives, then the
path to simple living is probably one you will enjoy following. You'll
find many kindred spirits here!
www.ecoearth.info
EcoEarth.Info is a one of a kind Environment Portal - with genuine
Internet search, cutting biocentric commentary & constant news and link
tracking - all dedicated to achieving global environmental
sustainability.
(The above resources are provided
as public a service. GVNR has not researched nor does it endorse any
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