Peter Walker
At the recent UN General Assembly, prime minister Boris Johnson warned “it was time for humanity to grow up”. It could be said that his subsequent (and-not-exactly-finger-on-the-pulse) reference to Kermit the Frog was a worrying indicator of his own level of maturity. In any case, he went on to state that the forthcoming UN Climate…
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Since Covid-19 restrictions were lifted on 19th July, just in time for the school summer holidays, it feels as if life has returned to some kind of normal. We have tentatively begun doing some of the things we have missed so much; nights out, meeting up with families and friends across the country… even the…
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“When America sneezes, the rest of the world catches a cold” is a well-worn phrase used by economists and politicians over the years to illustrate the huge influence the country has on events across the globe. It also implies that what they do, others follow. This is one of the reasons the rest of the…
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It’s fair to say that HS2 stirs up the emotions, with plenty of passionate, pleasingly well mannered and respectful debate occurring whenever we share or comment about the topic on our social media channels. The thing is, we normally actively encourage the promotion of sustainable, public transportation, anything to ween us all off our addiction…
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Boris Johnson’s 10 Point Plan to ensure the UK becomes fully net-zero by 2050 has been broadly welcomed by green groups and charities alike. With commitments including the ban of all diesel and petrol cars by 2030 and at least 3 points focused on renewable energy (nuclear, offshore and hydrogen) this cautious praise is merited. …
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It’s fair to say that the current UK Government can be a master of mixed messages, none more so when it comes to showing off its green credentials. One day they are announcing commendable plans for the UK to be wholly reliant on sustainable energy within the next decade; the next during the Spending Review,…
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Many of us diligently sort our recyclable waste into whichever coloured bin, bag or box our local councils have given us. It’s become part of the daily routine and makes us feel like we’re doing our bit. Our unwanted plastic, glass, cans and paper head off to be sorted, processed and turned into something new,…
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As each of us scrabbles around trying to do our bit as individuals to tackle the climate emergency, ‘Fast Fashion’ is a term which has found its way into our vocabularies in recent years. So, what is it? And what’s the problem? We wanted to take a closer look in this, our latest blog. Defining…
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An Empty Planet? The annual migration of vast herds of wildebeest across the Serengeti is one of nature’s greatest wonders and a sight to behold. Indeed, it has been the bread and butter of many wildlife documentaries over the years. However, the sad truth is that wildlife in these numbers could soon become a thing…
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