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Europe Bans Illegal Timber Imports

By treehugga | July 9, 2010

The European Parliament has finally voted to ban all imports of illegal timber. From 2012, companies importing timber will need to prove where it was sourced from, and will face legal sanctions if they do not comply with the new law.

The vote follows several years of wrangling over how stringent the legislation should be. Green campaigners say they are pleased that the issue is to be addressed at last. Incredibly, around 20% of timber coming into the EU is thought to be illegal.

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Love Your Lakes

By treehugga | May 25, 2010

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Deforestation Up and Down

By treehugga | March 25, 2010

The world’s net rate of forest loss has slowed in the last decade, with less logging in the Amazon Jungle and China becoming eco-conscious and planting more trees.

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Palm Oil – Orangutan’s Deadly Foe

By treehugga | February 23, 2010

orangutan palm oil

The challenge of saving the orangutan – man’s closest relative – from extinction is trickling down to the weekly shop. Many of the biscuits, margarines, breads, crisps and even bars of soap that consumers pick off supermarket shelves contain an ingredient that is feeding a growth industry that conservationists say is killing the orangutans.

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5 Interesting Ways To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

By treehugga | December 8, 2009

If like us you are keen to help protect our planet and all living creatures that call it home, here are some interesting, funny and downright crazy ways to help reduce your carbon footprint.

Breaking Wind
Bad manners just got worse. Breaking news shows that the average person lets rip two to three shot glasses of carbon dioxide every 24 hours! However, if you’re a vegetarian you’re looking at a pint glass. Concerned? Scientists, stifling giggles, advise a diet low in baked beans, corn-on-the-cob, green peppers, cabbage, milk and raisins.

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Help Make Animal Testing History

By treehugga | July 16, 2009


Celebrities are showing their support for an end to animal testing by joining an on-line virtual protest. Comedian Ricky Gervais, actress Joanna Lumley OBE and rockers Brian May CBE and Chrissie Hynde, are joining tens of thousands of people taking part in the virtual march to Brussels where the 20-year old law on animal experiments is up for review by politicians.

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The Home Project

By treehugga | July 2, 2009

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