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This Fair Earth
http://www.thisfairearth.com/blog
This Fair Earth discusses with a cynical viewpoint the key issues facing the planet. Social and ethical trade, fair trade, ethical capitalism and all things green and environmentally-friendly (or not!). Engage with some of the most important issues of our time.
Recent Posts
Help Press for Action at Copenhagen
The newspapers are awash with stories about the upcoming climate talks at Copenhagen. The general consensus seems to have swung from a deal being out of the question, to one looking promising. I don’t want to attempt to begin a discussion...
George Monbiot is Wrong – Consumer Choices Can Make a Difference
In an article on 6 November in the Guardian, environmental activist and author George Monbiot argued that people who make ethical consumer choices may actually end up having a negative overall effect on the planet because they believe they have earne...
Postal Strike Update – 29 October 2009
There is no need to worry about delivery of your lovely, handmade, ethical gifts, jewellery and homeware this week. We have spent the last two weeks working closely with a number of delivery partners to ensure that the deliveries are made by reliable...
Climate Map Reveals the Shocking Impact of Temperature Rises
The Science Museum in London today saw the launch of a new, interactive climate map which illustrates some of the potential impacts of a rise in average global temperature of 4 degrees Celsius. The map is available here and although a little difficul...
Royal Mail Strike Goes Ahead
Please take a look here for all the information you need about our order fulfillment during the strike. You can simply choose Non-Royal Mail Courier at checkout. ...
Don’t Give up! Ethical Shopping Can Make a Difference
Behind the positive headline given by The Times to the latest IDG research into shoppers’ habits are some more worrying statistics. First of all, UK shoppers can give themselves a pat on the back for being the most ethically-minded consumers in the...

