How toxic chemicals are getting into our own homes and their dangers.

We live in troubled times where our peace and safety are often in danger. Most feel helpless and unable to affect the unfolding events in our present world.

Protecting the environment is one major task that needs the cooperation of all people living on earth. This cannot be done overnight. It takes time to solve environment related problems and raise public awareness on the effects of environmental degradation.

We should all be concerned with saving the rainforest, and we can do our part by making small changes to our lifestyles.

Insulate your room properly in order to avoid any loss of energy. Use solar powered lights in your garden and driveway. Design your house and office in order to allow the maximum light. Switch off any electrical appliances and equipment which otherwise are left on stand-by-mode.

World class yachts and private planes in an age of global warming might show that while ordinary citizens are cutting down on CO2 emissions, the rich carry on as if nothing is changing. But Monaco is successfully showing that wealth doesn't have to mean a damaging carbon footprint. The Monaco Yacht Show is a case in point for this autumn.