New climate research in the science journal Nature* shows how dangerously under prepared northern Europe and especially the UK and Eire are for the consequences of climate change and the…
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Extreme heat – cities are struggling
The World Meteorological Organisation noted last week as Britons flock to their summer getaways that “parallel and stationary heat domes” have meant temperatures would top 40°C in parts of North…
Volunteer volunteer volunteer!
Organise! Organise! Organise! Join! Join! Join! One of the many ways to play a part in the fight against climate change is to volunteer your time and energy to help…
A Good Citizen
With UK elections probably in 2024 – the next general election is scheduled to be held no later than 28 January 2025 – the general public gets the chance to…
Sustainable Tech
New companies are building technology like mobile phones and laptops with sustainability, recycling, reuse, repair and low emissions built-in. Fairphone produce Android-based mobile phones. I have one and have replaced…
Renewable Energy at Home
Which? Magazine recommends either Good Energy, Ecotricity or GEUK as the best providers of renewable energy to domestic households. With the massive price rises and the uncertainty in the market…
Bangladesh Workers Stitched Up by Primark, Next & Co
Recent investigations show that shops like Primark, H&M, Tesco, Lidl, Aldi and Zara have been paying suppliers in Bangladesh less than the cost of production for their wares, which means…
Sustainable Fish
Not a lot of people know this but species-rich, undamaged marine ecosystems actually draw down CO2 and sequester it through natural processes, which is very good in the fight against…
Coping with Climate Anxiety
Climate anxiety is a straight-forward expression of stress from our subconscious telling us that we feel threatened. It can take several forms, from sleep disturbance to feelings of dread. It…
The Big One
In case somehow you have not heard about the Big One, this is it: a huge demonstration at the Houses of Parliament involving originally Extinction Rebellion and now everyone from…