Wind power supports simple forest life
Published: 04 December, 2007, 06:31
Living in a remote forest in northern Russia can be a challenge in itself. But when you've no access to electricity, things can be even more difficult.
Ivan Borodulin from the Archangelsk region solved his power problem by building his own wind turbine, giving him an endless supply of free juice.
04.12.2007, 03:35
Russia Close-Up: Primorsky region - illegal logging fightIn Russia’s Primorsky region the sun rises over what seems like endless forest. But in Dalnerechinsk, 500km north of Vladivostok it's disappearing at a catastrophic rate. Loggers are finding ways to outsmart the system as they cut down the forests. The re |
04.12.2007, 06:46
Russian fashion plays green cardA Russian fashion designer has teamed up with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to create an eco-friendly handbag. The idea is to raise environmental awareness and encourage people to ditch plastic. |
