OCEANS ARE CHANGING COLOR
The oceans are changing color. The balance of phytoplankton populations in the sea is shifting as a result of human-induced climate change, altering the oceans …
ISLAND OF DEATH
“Hereabouts, they call it the island of death, the mystery Island, and for good reason,” said windswept BBC reporter Fyfe Robertson as he stood across …
WATER BUNDS
I have just read a project in Tanzania, based on digging “Water Bunds”, which are a fascinating and simple response to a drying landscape, and …
KING CHARLES III ENGLISH COAST PATH
The latest stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path, opened in August 2023, takes hikers along the enchanting Northumberland coast via imperious castles, …
KIH’NYIAH
Kih’Nyiah McKay may be just 11 years old, but she is keenly aware of the climate crisis. She knows the loss of trees reduces oxygen, …
SCOTTISH GOLF COURSES
Some Scottish golf courses are in danger of disappearing into the sea, due to climate change, according to those trying desperately to save them. Recent …
STUPIDITY
I have been thinking about the seemingly growing amount of stupidity in our world and thought it would be fun to entertain a blog on …
WOODEN WIND TURBINE
A Swedish start-up, Modvion, based just outside of Gothenburg, has just built the world’s tallest wooden wind turbine tower. “Using wood for wind power has …
GIANT REDWOOD TREES
There are more Giant Redwood trees in the U.K. than there are in their native habitat in California. How’s that for an incredible statement, which …
SYCAMORE GAP TREE
New life has sprung from the rescued seeds and twigs of the Sycamore Gap Tree that was mysteriously cut down last year, giving hope that …