Environment / Green

The coast of Smögen in Sotenäs, Sweden provides a breathtaking view of the surrounding countryside, but that same coast will soon be known for something equally impressive: the site of the world’s largest renewable wave power plant courtesy of Seabased AB.

Hydrovolts is a Seattle, Washington based start-up company with an innovative micro-hydro turbine technology.

Now that 94 percent of the soy and 70 percent of the corn grown in the U.S. are genetically modified, Monsanto -- one of the companies that dominates the GMO seed market - might look to some like it's winning. But if we look a little closer, I'd say they're holding on by a thread.

A popular New York City eatery, Bell, Book and Candle says it's improving quality and lowering its carbon footprint by cooking with food it grows on the roof. The restaurant has created a mini-farm on its rooftop where it can grow up to 60 percent of the produce that chef/owner John Mooney uses in his dishes. Sharon Reich of Reuters paid him a visit and the inspirational video is at

Seas At Risk member organisation, the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation (SSNC), has launched a campaign to inform consumers about the negative effects of giant prawn farming on the environment.

UPDATE ~ Delta Council Paves Way for Massive Housing Development on Farmland, Over Public Opposition ~ On the eve of municipal elections, Delta Council has unanimously voted to begin amending its Official Community Plan, paving the way for a highly controversial housing development by Century Group atop the Southlands (aka Spetifore Farm).

These exciting and comfortable designs from the new book "Small Eco Houses" show what's possible, and sustainable, in 1,500 square feet or less.

A unique UK festival, with all the fun and atmosphere of a traditional rural county show, but featuring animals and producers from inner city London took place on September 17 at Capel Manor in Kent.

Not just for resourceful squatters, container architecture is taking the world by storm. Recycled freight containers bring efficiency, flexibility and affordability to innovative green buildings, from small vacation cabins to movable cafes, schools and skyscrapers.

UPDATING for the next global rally: September 24th - come on bike, on skates, on a board, or just on foot. Come with your neighbors and your friends, your family and your co-workers. Come be part of something huge. It's time to get moving again, even more seriously and inspired. Moving Planet is a worldwide rally - a single day - to move us away from fossil fuels.