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It's fair to say that if half as many people commuted to and from work each day, we'd halve the emissions that rush hour transport causes each day. Which is a lovely idea, if it weren't for the fact that working from home is not everybody's cup of tea. My main problem with working from home is that I live in a house and not an office, and have never really got on with this whole 'laptopping in your jim-jams' idea. Getting into work mode for many people involves scrubbing up nice and stepping into a professional environment, and my pad just isn't going to become that overnight.
If I had one of these bad-boys in the garden, however, I'd be inclinde to see it rather differently! The Office POD brings a whole new meaning to the idea of remote working as it comprises a rather sleek workspace in an all inclusive capsule. It's not actually available to buy- these pods are designed to be rented by employers as a cheaper alternative to office space.
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If various media sources are to be believed, it's all 'kicking off' here in London as a motley crew of over 4,000 protesters are mobilising to rise against global capitalism amid preparations for the G20 summit in London. A more accurate description of the situation (so far) is that over in the City, parades of protesters are making their way to the Bank of Endland led by four "horseman of the apocalypse" representing the most pressing issues that participants want the G20 to address.
Championing the case for addressing climate chaos is a green horse, and while some of their comrades have been breaking windows, the green mob are apparently erecting 'hippy tents' in the heart of the city.
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OK...it's not remotely in the spirit of Hippyshopper for me to applaud the action of climate change, but can I please make an exception in this one instance? The crane fly is surely the most pointless and bothersome insect ever, and I for one would be happy to never have one fly into my face again. And if their numbers continue to dwindle, maybe I'll get my wish! The fact that it's due to climate change is...beside the point.
Or, if you're going to be more sensible about it, this story merits our approval becaue it'll get those who don't discriminate against members of the insect world to take action and save the crane fly from extinction. It appears they do in fact serve some useful functions, such as providing food for upland birds like golden plover, which are rather pretty. In fact, Dr James Pearce Higgins, of RSPB Scotland, said: "This is the most worrying development that I have found in my scientific career to date. So perhaps not such a reason for celebration after all...
Related: Not cute or furry, but insects need love too | One of UK's rarest insects thrives on Scottish Island
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It's been a week of doom and gloom on the environmental front, what with the news that Obama will have to put some of his most important green projects on hold and that sea levels may now be on an unstoppable mission to wiping out several British cities.
Read enough stories like this, and it's quite possible to wonder why you're bothering to turn down your thermostat, forego cheap flights or shell out for organic food, so in the name of boosting morale, I've rounded up some of the more positive stories that are lurking out there, reminding us exactly why we do make those efforts and how they can be worthwhile.
Follow the jump for five good bits of green news!
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Whether you're a card-carrying eco shopper with a regular order for recycled toilet roll or just someone who's had a one-off whim for some organic chocolate, you're bound to know about the two biggest players in online green retail: Ethical Superstore and Natural Collection. The two 'green giants' have co-existed for years but have announced today that they are to merge into one even bigger eco store, trading together as a 'force for good'.
Citing the current 'challenging retail environment' as motivation for the merger, the two firms predict that their combined sales will reach £8m for the 2009-10 financial year, putting them well outside the league of smaller market players; a fact that will undoubtedly lead to questions on how this will effect the stores' competitors.
[via The Guardian]
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To the uninitiated, Spotify is the latest musical phenomenon to hit the internet and in a gesture that's as green as its logo, the service has joined up with WWF (the panda people, not the wrestlers) to provide a soundtrack for the charity's Earth Hour event.
Earth hour aims to send the message to world leaders that people are serious about climate change by encouraging millions of people to turn off their lights at the same time for 60 minutes - on Saturday 28th March at 8:30pm. Spotify will provide an hour long playlist of darkness themed songs to keep spirits up while you keep tripping over bits of cabling...
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