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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Hilary Osborne

Forgive me, Earth, for I have sinned...


Get that extra roll of wrapping paper and soon, the whole planet will look like this.
Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA
Another day, another reason to worry that we're not doing everything we can to save the environment (residents of Norwich notwithstanding). In fact, this morning's papers give us several new things to feel bad about. In the Guardian, we learn that the way we listen to the radio could be damaging the planet, with those who use their computers and TV to pick up digital stations made to feel thoroughly un-green.

And in the Times, Christmas gets a bashing - it seems that every aspect of the festive season, from baubles to trips to see granny is a potential eco-crime.

It's little wonder that people are feeling increasingly confused and guilty about the choices they make in day-to-day life. Doing things you may not have thought twice about a few years ago - putting a jar in the bin instead of recycling it or flying to Paris instead of taking the train - have started to feel more like sins than mistakes.

We can't make any promises, but if you're an eco-sinner getting it off your chest may make you feel better about it. We're ready to hear your confession, so tell us about your recent crimes against the planet.

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