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Relocalize Newsletter #26: Heating Matters
Staff, Post Carbon Institute
For those of us in the Northern hemisphere, winter is here again. For many years relatively cheap energy has allowed large numbers of us to take centrally heated homes, offices and stores for granted. As we become aware of the need to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, and also find ways to cope with the economic crisis, this is a time to find new ways to get through the cold months.
In this month’s newsletter we bring you some ideas around joining together as a community to reduce energy usage as well providing some online resources to help you find ways to improve your own home’s energy efficiency. In addition, catch up with some of the activities that are going on around Relocalize.net, and finally take an opportunity to check out the latest from Global Public Media.
(24 November 2008)
Consumers rank climate concerns ahead of economy
Alok Jha, The Guardian
Consumers around the world want governments to stop haggling and start acting on climate change, according to a survey carried out in 12 countries by a coalition of climate groups.
Despite the looming prospect of a deep global recession, 43% of the 12,000 respondents of the survey chose climate change ahead of the global economy when asked about their current concerns. Worldwide, 77% of respondents wanted to see their governments cutting carbon by their fair share or more, in order to allow developing countries to grow their economies.
The survey was carried out for the HSBC Climate Partnership, a collaboration between the international bank and climate NGOs including WWF, the Climate Group, Earthwatch Institute and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute.
(26 November 2008)
Glitz and gongs as ethical fashion steals the limelight
Kate Carter, Guardian
London hosts world’s first ethical fashion awards as the industry continues to broaden its appeal
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Not so long ago, ethical fashion was perceived as the preserve of a tiny hemp-wearing, sandalled fringe. But further evidence that it is increasingly part of the glamorous fashion set came in London last night as models including Daisy Lowe and Pixie Geldof took to the catwalk wearing one-off creations by leading designers such as Vivienne Westwood and Zandra Rhodes at the finale of the world’s first ethical fashion awards.
The Re: Fashion awards, judged by industry stalwarts including Katherine Hamnett and Jane Shepherdson, were designed to reward companies that have tackled headfirst issues like poverty, sustainability and the environmental impact of fashion. Many of these are small concerns, unfamiliar names to the high street shopper, but providing vital support and development in their areas.
(14 November 2008)
