Much as though the so-called 'mile high club' might be attractive to some people, joining it does involve getting on an aeroplane, which some of us do not want to do.... So I have joined the No Miles High Club, a pioneering initiative to reward people for not flying.
In December I invited everybody who'd been involved in helping to set up York Credit Union to come for a drink to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the first public meeting in 1997. Not many people turned up, but it was a good evening and I was pleased to meet one of the original volunteers, John Hume, a local businessman and philanthropist. Over several drinks we had a jovial conversation... and he proudly told me about his daughter's latest screenwriting success.
I have set myself a New Year's Resolution, and as with many of us who do this, it is focussed on improving something or achieving something in our personal lives. I was pleased therefore to read about Lauren Revans' resolution in this blog to be greener in the office. I always write my blog entry on a sheet or two of paper which is printed with something else on one side only, before typing it into my laptop. I have also chosen not to have a printer, which reduces the piles of paper I am responsible for. I wish Lauren well with her aims.
by Lauren Revans
Having just edited our green issue I am left starting the year feeling a complete hypocrite (although suspect I am not alone on this one).
by Adam McCulloch
I’ve heard that the fires in Borneo’s jungles put more carbon dioxide in to the air in one day than the UK does in a year. If true (and the truth is very much up for grabs in this debate) it puts into perspective our efforts to drive our cars a little less or scientists’ bid to stop cows farting.
Bringing children into the world is a huge task and one that has consequences for the environment. John Cossham offers tips on eco-friendly child-rearing
Well, 2007 turned out to be an interesting year for me, as the world really seemed to be catching up with what I've been going on about for 20 or more years. This was reflected in my getting this blog and column... even social workers are being urged to 'go green' now!
