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Nearly 50% of Prince Charles’ Energy Comes From Renewables – Emissions Dropped 22% Last Year

June 29, 2011

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In amongst reports about Prince Charles’ finances on BBC News are some really impressive stats on how well one of the world’s most high-profile environmental advocates walks the talk. Hint: Renewable energy usage is k…

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Green Eyes On: In Afghanistan, a New NGO Creates Gorgeous Jewelry, and Supports Traditional Artisans

November 22, 2010

Double-emerald nugget ring by Pippa Small for Turquoise Mountain. Jewelry from the collection helps benefit traditional artisans and craftspeople in Afghanistan.

We all like a feel-good gift idea around the holidays. And here’s it would be hard not …

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Quote of the Day: Prince Charles On Sprawl

September 3, 2009

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Lord Rogers is not alone in wishing Prince Charles would stick to ribbon cutting, but the fact is, he has got the pulse of the times and he gets the issues, as in his recent statement in favour of sustainable homes within “dense, mixed-use, walkable developments”.

“I feel immense frustration at the slow pace of change in the face of the increasingly urgent need for more sensitive and responsive human e…Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Prince Charles Warns Of “Nightmare” Collapse In Fish Stocks

July 16, 2009

As we’ve previously stated in great detail, when it comes to the environment Prince Charles is pretty much on point. 
Most recently the Prince hosted a reception for the Marine Stewardship Council — an organization that works with fisheries, seafood companies, scientists, conservation groups and the public to promote the best environmental choice in seafood.
During the event, the [...]

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Henry VIII Was An Environmentalist?

July 10, 2009

Delivering a keynote lecture yesterday, Britain’s Prince Charles dropped an interesting fact on the infamous King Henry VIII.
“Henry instigated the very first piece of green legislation in this country,” Charles said. “In ordering the building of a great many ships, he effectively founded the Royal Navy. But there came [...]

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