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The countdown to Copenhagen

Silently, while the media force us to focus on mankind’s worst qualities – greed, selfishness and blind ambition – in the background time ticks unrepentant. As we observe the very fabric of our political heritage unravel, we are stunned...

Published Sun, May 05 2009 10:53 PM by Swampy

Filed under: copenhagen, one million feet

Heathrow, Heartache and Hope

It’s not just the governments recent decision on the expansion of Heathrow that leaves me almost lost for words and deeply troubled – it’s the fact that the decision feels so completely at odds with climate change advice and our ambitions...

Published Thu, Jan 01 2009 11:16 AM by Swampy

Filed under: Climate Change, heathrow, carbon emmisions

Getting ready for Poznan

In a week where leaders from the world's religious traditions have signed a manifesto urging tough action on climate change and the destruction of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil has accelerated for the first time in four years, I’ve been waiting...

Published Sat, Nov 11 2008 7:37 PM by Swampy

Filed under: Climate Change, Poznan

Singing, Spontaneity and a Rhapsfeety Saturday

Most of the time my mind is a jumble of ideas, dreams and other stuff I should really add to the ‘to do’ list. I guess, not unlike many people I’m constantly thinking. Sometimes I experience almost a ‘vision’ style of thought...

Published Sun, Nov 11 2008 4:39 PM by Swampy

Time to ACT - We are running out of time.

19th November 2008 - On my way to London in the Guardian I read. “We have less than 8 years to start making an impact on co2 emissions” This is not something new... I have heard this before.... About 2 years ago, I attended a conference called...

Published Thu, Nov 11 2008 6:57 PM by Swampy

Filed under: Climate Change, Earth Summit

Earth Summit 2008

Earth Summit 2008 I have just returned home after attending The Earth Summit 2008 at the O2 stadium organised by Study Experiences. It was a 2 day event with some thought provoking and inspirational presentations. I have come away feeling even more determined...

Published Wed, Nov 11 2008 7:13 PM by Swampy

Filed under: Sustainability, Climate Change, Climate Change Champions, Earth Summit

Make Change Happen

This week, Americans made history. In his victory speech, Obama said "There is new energy to harness and new jobs to be created." He now has a responsibility to bring that vision to the world. One way he can show us his passion for making change...

Published Sun, Nov 11 2008 8:53 PM by Swampy

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