We want everyone to become aware of the effect on the planet they are creating and do whatever they can to save the planet for future generations and wildlife. If we don't do so quickly it really will be too late. www.climatecrisis.net. Get everyone Going Green!!

Films & Videos
An Inconvenient Truth - A fascinating film by ex-US vice-president, presidential candidate and self confessed environmentalist, Al Gore, giving the facts about global warming exactly as they are. This is a must-see for anyone living on planet earth.

Who Killed the Electric Car - In the mid 1990's GM produced a fantastic commercially available fully electric car, the EV-1. California introduced legislation forcing car manufacturers to develop and produce electric vehicles. The EV-1 was extremely popular with everyone, from businessmen to movie stars. Then, without warning GM recalled all their electric cars, the state of California repealed the legislation. What happened and why? Conspiracies? Maybe this will answer some questions.

Books & Recommended Reading
The Independent - Snowdon Will Be Snow Free in 12 Years - 18th January 2007 - Read this interesting article from The Independent

The Independent - Hawkins Warns of Catastrophe - 18th January 2007 - Read this interesting article from The Independent

In the News
'Park and Power' Charging Point Supplier Now in Brighton - Park and Power, www.parkandpower.co.uk , is designed to meet the growing need for conveniently located recharge points for electric cars, motorbikes, bikes and older person / disabled buggies. Users of electric transport simply Park and Power their vehicles at any Park and Power point. People who want to use the system simply pay for either a 6 or 12 month licence which will allow them to recharge at any of the Park and Power points. They are then issued with a magnetic fob which will allow them to activate any Park and Power point.

Elektromotive Installs Westminister Charging Bays - Elektromotive, is testing the first on-street charging points for Westminster Council with their Elektrobay charging points (www.elektrobay.com).

Swish Bikes in the Quiet Guide - The newly updated Quiet Guide 2007 now features Swish Bikes as an ideal quiet transportation. The Quiet Guide 2007 written by Val Wheedon is published by the Noise Association (www.ukna.org.uk) is a guide to everything quiet, from vacuum cleaners to restaurants. See www.thequietguide.co.uk to find out more or download a copy.
 

Fascinating Facts
Just for Fun - The Solar Van - www.solarvan.co.uk
Ever Wondered What Happens to Your Recycling? - Here's a good story from the BBC
Watch this Rocket Powered Mountain Bike!!! - YouTube Video

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