New statistics for the temperature of the Mediterranean are better than predicted, and conflict with some environmental leaders have been saying. Among the leaders with a Mediterranean coastline none have been campaigning so successfully as Prince Albert of Monaco. Since becoming Soverign of Monaco, Prince Albert has let it be known that the

North, South, East or West - no matter where you live - there are evergreens for every garden. The luxuriance of their foliage, the different shades of green, their variety of forms, textures, and heights contribute lavishly to the planting design. Indeed, like old friends, they can always be depended on to give us real enjoyment through the years.

Feeding wild birds in winter is an enjoyable past time, makes our feathered friends happy, and keeps them coming back to our feeders. So what should be on their menu to help them through the cold days of winter? Before we answer that, let's get something out of the way. By attracting birds to our feeders, are we making them too dependent on a

Experts are predicting that climate change is going to reshape investment returns and investment opportunities over the next few years. With eleven of the last 12 years ranking as the warmest on record, people have to face up to the fact that global warming is happening and will have an effect on everyone. While people are facing up to the reali

We have all heard the comments that changes in temperature could lead to drought, more disease and rising sea levels a million times.We have also heard the warnings of global warming for almost a decade. The push is on to promote green living to help save the environment and stop some of the effects of global warming. So the question that stil

One of the most fascinating hobbies is the raising of trees from seeds sown directly in a shallow container. If the seedlings are allowed to grow for a few years, they appear like a miniature forest; the same may be done with cuttings. The following trees and shrubs may be sown directly in shallow containers or boxes, less than four inches

April 11, 1965 is still remembered by many: that day a brutal string of tornados hit the states of Iowa, Indiana, and Michigan with wind gusts as high as 318 miles per hour, killing 250 people and injuring some 1500 others. The first funnel cloud hit the ground at 1 p.m. with others following at varying intervals, up to 5:30 pm. The storms intensif

What is Green Living - Green Living is a life philosophy. Proponents of green living aims to conduct their lives in such a way that they have an all encompassing awareness of saving the earth and its environment. As a supporter of Green living, you carry out your life in an eco-friendly and responsible manner, an attempt to minimize the size o

Storms do not just come without a warning. Weather stations monitor the atmosphere day in and day out If a storm is brewing, they will issue these warnings .If you live in a storm-prone area, you should be used by now on what to do, where to go and what to have to be prepared for bad weather. However, if you're not used to getting pummeled by hig

Exotic flowers are becoming more and more in demand today. Unlike other flowers, they can be preserved for up to three weeks if given the right care and attention. Exotic flowers are to be found in forests and mountains and can therefore be more expensive than other kinds of flowers. Also, as the name suggest, they are not as common as the mor

Would it not be great if everyone in this world pitched in and lived a totally green life? The earth would be so much better off. While it is not likely that this scenario would actually occur, but the more people who pitch in with the little things, the more we can make a change to the future of our planet.Here are some small, but meaningful wa

As global warming continues to be a major concern for the future of our planet, people are starting to turn to green living practices to help save it for future generations. Green living involves every aspect of our daily lives - from driving to work to mowing our lawns. Making the switch to green living all at once might scare most people away

Compost serves as a growing medium,or a porous, absorbent material that holds moisture and soluble minerals, providing the support and nutrients in which most plants will flourish.Organic compost is the best material to grow your plants in. Compost is the type of soil plants really love to grow in, because it is made from lots of great organic mat

Thrown away or ripped up a piece of paper lately? Printed or photocopied one too many copies? Had some snide and smug colleague say "you're killing the rainforest!" Thought that they might be right and you should stop using so much paper and maybe buy a Sting album. Well, don't. Both of them are nonsense. There is of course an element of truth i

If ever there was an industry that needed global warming not to be true, it has to be the ski industry. No snow, no skiing, and the skiing industry would belong to a sporting museum. So perhaps it comes as no surprise that one European country which relies on the ski industry trade more than most others has decided to ditch traditional print bro