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Eco-Airline to Provide Green Labelling for Flights

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Posted by geri   
Monday, 04 June 2007
"Low-cost carrier Flybe is to provide its customers with data showing fuel use, CO2 emissions and the noise patterns of its planes. The firm says this "eco-labelling" plan is the first of its kind and will let people choose which route or aircraft is the least environmentally damaging. (BBC) Andrew shares this from the UK!

 

Muppets Preach Peace on Mideast Sesame Street

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Posted by geri   
Sunday, 03 June 2007
A new Israeli-Arab puppet on the Middle Eastern version of "Sesame Street" is being touted as a new symbol of hope to children. In addition to the shows, the producers will distribute puppet-themed educational tools throughout Israel, Gaza and the West Bank.
 

Spain Stops Construction of Motorway to Save Lynx

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Posted by geri   
Sunday, 03 June 2007
"The Spanish Environment Ministry has decided to stop the construction of a 300-kilometre motorway to save the Iberian lynx, the world's most threatened feline species," of which there are about 100 remaining. (Earth Times)
 

Polish Man Wakes From 19-Year Coma

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Posted by geri   
Saturday, 02 June 2007
"A Polish man has woken up from a 19-year coma to find the Communist party no longer in power and food no longer rationed, Polish TV reports... Doctors gave him only two or three years to live after the accident, but he credits his exteded survival to his wife." (BBC) Thanks to Andrew for the link!
 

My Moods in Spring (Photo Poem)

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Posted by geri   
Saturday, 02 June 2007
irisesAh, the perennial bliss of perennials: planted once, but yearly bejeweled...
With the progress of my years -- and without much work -- the flower gardens I planted when my children were toddlers continue to bless...

Here is a poem I wrote as I watched another year of the Spring Colors in Procession. The waves of color proceeded and faded like my moods, from sunny to blue, to sunny again.
Read more... [My Moods in Spring (Photo Poem)]
 
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