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A New Type of Refugee?

 The Refugee Council of Australia has told the Australian government that a new category of refugee needs to be created for those who have to leave their homeland due to the effects of climate change. Australia and New Zealand are surrounded by low lying islands in the Pacific such .... More >>
AUTHOR:  Karina Ponton
POSTED:  Apr 17, 2013

Is the Green Investment Bank paving the way for a Green Economy or a Political Facade?

 It has been five months since the public launch of the UK’s Green Investment Bank (GIB), and 5 positive albeit possibly problematic projects have been contracted to receive funding. The for profit bank opened publically in October 2012, with the hopes to invest £3billion.... More >>
AUTHOR:  Karina Ponton
POSTED:  Apr 04, 2013

When was the last time you saw a Butterfly?

 A scientific study has recently found that butterfly populations last year suffered their worst decline in decades due to the changing local and global climate. Expert Martin Warren of Butterfly Conservation said “we know that butterflies are at the low-point in historical.... More >>
AUTHOR:  Karina Ponton
POSTED:  Mar 27, 2013

Energy Consumption

On 23rd of March, The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) will be holding ‘Earth Hour’, an annual event that encourages people all over the world to turn off their lights. By switching off electrical appliances, people will show their solidarity and support for change for a more sustaina.... More >>
AUTHOR:  Karina Ponton
POSTED:  Mar 19, 2013

Gearing up for Comic Relief

 Like thousands of businesses, Amida is getting ready for a day of fun in the name of charity. Comic Relief, a charity with a mission to “drive positive change through the power of entertainment,” has raised over £800 million since it started in 1985. The idea behind.... More >>
AUTHOR:  Karina Ponton
POSTED:  Mar 13, 2013

Getting Sweeter

As a sustainable business, Amida has decided to take on the bees. There has been a lot of buzz about bees in recent months as colonies are heavily in decline and the price of our food and honey is soaring, largely due to habitat loss and pesticide use. Pollination is needed for 75% of glob.... More >>
AUTHOR:  Karina Ponton
POSTED:  Mar 05, 2013

UN Environment Programme turns 40!

 "There is a direct link between a cleaner and safer environment and sustainable economic growth. The world cannot afford to promote growth models that are a threat to natural resources.” Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)   Founded.... More >>
AUTHOR:  Karina Ponton
POSTED:  Feb 26, 2013

Bamboo Bicycles

  We have a number of keen cyclists amongst us here at Amida and we all know the merits of cycling in terms of reducing our carbon footorint but it is possible to go one step further. How I hear you say? Well, you could grow your own bike!   Bamboo bikes have been in existence.... More >>
AUTHOR:  Ella Nation-Tellery
POSTED:  Nov 23, 2012




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