SINCE the launch of Spain’s first high-speed railway in 1992, the glamourous, sleek AVE trains have been the envy of the world and made Spain undoubtedly the world leader in the field. By Wendy Williams Advising the US on its own high-speed aims, as well as recently signing a deal to install an AVE line [...]

Hybrids, electric cars, plug in points, what is the future of motoring? HENRY Ford was famously once noted for offering his pioneering, massproduced model T as being available in “any colour you want, as long as it’s black.” Today, most major manufacturers are developing alternative power sources for their vehicles as the world attempts to [...]

RAINWATER harvesting at home is something we should all be considering, given the precipitation Andalucia has seen over the past couple of years. Andalucia’s best eco aware architects are now building deposit-cisterns to collect water from gutters, so it can then be used for irrigation, in all their new builds. But, as EcoVida International architect [...]

Most expats agree, fruit and veg simply taste better here. But, to really maximise benefits, eating organic (or even growing your own) is the way forward IF you are interested in getting your hands dirty, first you need to know what thrives best where. There are several factors, the obvious one being climate, but there [...]

Renewable energy investments offer one of the few opportunities to be able to invest with your head and your heart. Here’s how… CURRENTLY it still costs more to produce renewable energy than fossil fuel energy, which deters many investors. So, to encourage investment, governments are offering to pay a higher rate for renewable energy fed [...]

The Atlantic winds and abundant Andalucian sunshine make southern Spain a great place to turn to renewable energy. Here is a roundup of what’s available FOR centuries, we have relied heavily on nonrenewable fossil fuels for our energy, but we know that coal, oil, and natural gas will eventually dwindle, becoming too expensive or too [...]

For those based in Andalucia there is a great way to have the holiday of a lifetime with little carbon footprint JUST a ferry ride away – which means no flying – Morocco offers the potential for a fascinating road trip. For green explorers, a trip to Essaouria to discover the wonders of argan oil [...]

An organic farm in Huelva is attracting visitors with a tasty incentive MIGHTY oaks not only provide the bellota – a staple for the herds that create Andalucia’s finest jamon – they also help oxygenate the planet. To that end, the eco-aware owners of an organic pig farm in Huelva are offering a free bocadillo [...]

A WATER saving device used by royals and at No10 Downing Street can reduce household use by up to 80 per cent. The Watersave tap aerator costs just 5.99 euros and is one of many environmentally-friendly products now exclusively on sale here via a unique English language website www.soy-eco.com Former PR, Louise Brace, 39, set [...]

SAM Ehrlich is never happier than when he’s rummaging through someone else’s rubbish. He makes a living out of sorting through council skips, sifting people’s junk and reclaiming old furniture that no one else wants. And, with all these bits of scrap he creates beautifully crafted desks and cabinets, hand-made clocks and even bespoke kitchen [...]

Spanish-born stylist Lupe Castro opens her little black book I’M often asked what excites me about ethical fashion. I like the fabrics such as linen, flax softened in dew to minimize water consumption and peace silk (where the worm inside the cocoon is allowed to complete its life cycle and, only after the moth has [...]

HERE, in the run up to the launch of our annual Green Guide, we look at some of the Andalucian traditions that could disappear forever, and a few that are making a brave fightback…