Monthly Archives: May 2009

Shell vs. Ken Saro Wiwa

Stop Shell - Ken Saro Wiwa posterNigerian environmental activist and writer Ken Saro Wiwa was executed in November 1995.  He was convicted by a military tribunal of the Nigerian military junta. Ken Saro Wiwa helped Ogoni people to organize non-violent protests against the the impact of Shell oil exploration, which  was destroying the environment at the Niger Delta.
Today 27th May 2009 [...]

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To Kayak or not to Kayak

Eskimo roll is for the birds!I like to be at the lake with a rowing boat or a canoe. Now I am wondering, should I also get a kayak for solo trips? Is there a model suitable both for lakes and rivers? Is it possible to fish from a kayak? Do I have time to go kayaking at all?  And [...]

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Endangered Species Day

Unprofitable endangered speciesMayday! Today 15th May 2009 is an Endangered Species Day.

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Tired of Junk Mail?

If you do not want to get junk mail, feel free to print this sticker for your door or post box. You can click the cartoon to make it bigger for printing, or download the printable sticker in PDF-format.
The cartoon can be used and distributed free for non-commercial purposes with credit (cc Seppo) and link [...]

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Bike to Work Week

Bike to WorkThis week is Bike to Work Week. May is National Bike Month and The League of American Bicyclists is promoting Bike to Work Week from May 11-15.
Lighter Footstep lists twelve reasons to start using a bicycle for transportation.

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