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Starting a Solar Power Business in Nepal

Ok lets start with where Nepal is. Nepal is located between the two Asian giants of China and India and Nepal is often described as a yam between two giant boulders. Kathmandu is the capital and is a haven for trekkers and tourists from all over the wo... Read >

What is microfinance?

Microfinance is basically when money is lent on a smaller scale to people by organisations called microfinance institutions. If a budding entrepreneur in Africa contacted the local bank for a loan of $100 then this loan is likely not be given as the loan ... Read >

Can GM crops feed and save the world?

GM crops and the great debate has been around for 10 years and are people any closer to working out whether they are good for us, the planet or whether they are a necessary evil to feed the world? When you think of cities with burgeoning populations ... Read >

Cat Proof Gardening in the Shade

I have a small garden and want to maximise my growing this spring as ive reached the ripe old age of 30 and I am becoming more and more interested in gardening. I have traditionally left this to my wife to do but being a green person gardening has literal... Read >

Airplane Noise Pollution

For those living under the flight path of the busiest airport in the world a good night's sleep has become a distant dream. A sleep- deprived Tessa Swithinbank explains why Heathrow is a Human Rights issue. The sun is out and the birds are chattering.... Read >

Life after Dairy Products

Katy Lassen has recently cut dairy products out of her diet, but its not because she has trendy food intolerance. Its lunchtime again, and here I am on campus trying to decide what to eat - again. The University boasts numerous eating establishments, ... Read >

Child Labour in Developing Countries

Privatised education can actually push children into hazardous employment. Tanzania had an incredible 96% literacy rate in the late 1970s due to its compulsory education. Now the literacy rate is dropping at 2% because the country is paying twice as much ... Read >

Child Labour and Education

Today one in eight children arent at school. Theyre not skipping class, playing with their friends, or off sick- these kids are already engaged in full time, adult employment. Perhaps making the T-shirt you are wearing, or stitching your next pair of t... Read >

Child Labour

Child labour is a complicated issue, on one hand no one wants to see underage children making toys, but we are told if they do not work then their family risks even greater poverty. Journalist Arthur Neslen tells us that despite various campaigns and cens... Read >

Child Soldiers in Conflicts

A look at the fate of the 300,000 child soldiers fighting in conflicts around the world. Children have been in the news a lot these days. Rarely, however, has it been for positive reasons. For two months now, the nightly newscasts have brought us an ap... Read >

An Interview with The Barefoot Doctor

Author of best selling and tremendously useful books such as Barefoot Doctors Handbook for the Urban Warrior- healer and creator of fantastic potions- the brilliant Barefoot Doctor tells us how to add a spiritual dimension to shopping. What is a barefo... Read >

What are Floatation Tanks?

A friend of mine takes a watery ride to the stars to find out if floatation tanks really can (temporarily) alter your reality. Yes, I admit it my first reaction to the idea of a floatation tank was seriously cynical. What good could possibly come out ... Read >

A Quick Guide to Herbal Terminology

Infusions Infusions are the simplest way to access the active principles of herbs. Infusions are made the way we make tea using the dried and/or powdered parts of the herb or plant. If you can find an infusion ball all the better simple add the dried ... Read >

Herbs to use for Detoxing

Natural Laxatives and diuretics While you are fasting it is important to keep your kidneys working well as they are extremely important in the process of eliminating toxins. Juniper berries (Juniperus communis) strengthen and detoxify the kidneys,... Read >

Herbal Detox For Health

How to detox for a healthier life Detoxification is a way of assisting your body to rid itself of the toxins stored in your tissues and is very popular with nearly all of us after the holiday season when we feel full to bursting and usually very fat! ... Read >