Measure your ecological footprint
If you wonder what your impact on the planet is, then you might want to take the Ecological Footprint Quiz.…
September 16, 2004
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If you wonder what your impact on the planet is, then you might want to take the Ecological Footprint Quiz.…
Finding and buying your first home has never been harder, we are told, so it should come as no surprise that people are looking for other ways to live. And there are more than you might think. On TV series “Guerrilla Homes, ” architect Charlie Luxton looks at ingenious ways of solving the nationwide crisis in affordable housing. Here are 10 of the most striking – though not necessarily practical – ways to get ahead without getting a house. …
The Caravan and Outdoor Leisure Show, at Earls Court, London, UK – 2nd to 7th November 2004 – is the place to see all the new 2005 models of caravans, motorhomes, caravan holiday homes, camping gear and accessories.
You can choose from a wide range of new products and services and preview all the latest new models. There’s a great line up for you including special features and outdoor leisure activities for all the family.…
On Saturday 2nd October – the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association is organising the Green Buildings Open House 2004.
Private homes and other buildings taking advantage of renewable energy and green technology will open their doors to the public in New England, Delaware, Washington DC, Maryland, New Jersey, New York state and Pennsylvania. …
There are still places for the Intro to Renewable Energy course by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association on the 11th Sept 2004. The course is for anyone interested in living a more sustainable life based on renewable energy, but doesn’t know where to start. …
For those in the northeastern United States, a new half-day event called Solar Jam & Rally might be of interest. The event will be held Sat 28th Aug 2:00 to 6:00 pm at Burlington City Hall Park in Burlington, Vermont.
This solar-powered event is free and will feature live music, educational exhibits, and vegetable oil vehicles.…
Oct 10th – 12th 2004 At Penrhos Court, an old manor farm on the Welsh border.
What you eat can have an enormous effect on your health. Daphne Lambert, nutritionist and chef, shows you which foods to choose and how to prepare them to create a diet that helps keep you healthy.…
The South West Eco-festival Sept 11th and 12th at the Ecocentre in Perigord, France
eco-friendly architecture, renewable energy, water management and waste recycling.
Adults – 4 free for children up to 12…
Are you contemplating living “off-grid”? This workshop will explore what to consider before you make the move.
18th Sept 2004 – at the Midwest Renewable Energy Association 7558 Deer Road Custer, WI 54423
Topics Include location, shelter, electrical production, heating, water, cultivating the off-grid attitude. Course Instructor: Tehri Parker, Midwest Renewable Energy Association
Fee $30.00
For more info see the MREA website…
Biomass for Energy 2nd International Conference on
Biomass 20th to 22nd Sept in Kyiv, Ukraine. Open to
bioenergy researchers, consultants and consumers.
Email geletukha@biomass.kiev.ua
or see website for more information…
Photovoltaic Design and Installation 20th to 24th Aug in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Fee $1050
See SEI website to register…
World Renewable Energy Congress VIII & Expo -Linking the World with Renewable Energy
28th Aug to 3rd Sept 2004
Denver Marriott Hotel City Center
Denver, Colorado 80202, USA
Official Website: www.nrel/gov/wrec…