The ABTA Trade Convention was held in Gran Canaria in early October 2008. A video address by Prince Charles was presented to attendees. The agenda focused on innovations in tourism but included considerable discussion of eco tourism and sustainable tourism.

In many countries, a solar heating system can provide a very high percentage of domestic hot water requirements. In many northern European countries, combined hot water and space heating systems are used to provide 15% to 25% home heating energy.

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Some scientists studying global warming in the Arctic have discovered thinning sea ice near the northern reaches of Alaska. The summer of 2007 showed the least sea ice since sea ice was first tracked in 1979. Scientists participating in the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's Gyre Exploration Project cruised aboard the Canadian Coast Guard's ship, the Icebreaker. Read On

Recycling bins are often thought of as nothing more than a container that sits in the corner collecting unwanted materials. For nonprofit organizations, youth groups, and other programs in need of a unique fundraising idea, recycling containers offer a few options. Unlike selling chocolate bars or a magazine subscription, these ideas have effects that go well beyond the cause.

Global warming is the process of a gradual increase in the earths atmospheric and ground temperatures throughout the entire planet.

Children's toys can be safer if the chemical additives are not placed in them, which do impact the health of children adversely.

Global warming is an urgent, but solvable problem. Join the We Campaign, started by former vice president Al Gore, and support clean, renewable, efficient energy.

Practical incandescent light bulbs were not invented until 1878 when tungsten was used for the filament. They have not changed much since. Here are five reasons to switch to fluorescent lighting ASAP.

There are over 400 nuclear power reactors that are up and running on the planet, and believe it or not, the number is growing. The potential is there for nuclear to become a leader in sustainable energy production.