Too hot. It’s a heatwave
We are hopefully nearing the end. But right now (early summer 2025) we are still experiencing a heatwave. 🥵 The daily average temperature has been around 10°C higher than usual…
Our wondrous oceans & the deep sea
Our oceans. Our most incredible defence system to the carbon problem.But our oceans have been weakened. They are less able to act as a climate regulator and support much needed adaptation.This…
A handful of soil
Under our feetThis is my favourite time of year for fruit and veg. The strawberries are super juicy, the cherries are sweet, the cucumbers are refreshing and the courgettes are…
9 Eco developments in 2025
eco developments in 2025 Hope & eco developmentsIt’s 2025. People are getting back to work and onto their to-do lists and goals for 2025. Whether they are work related or…
Strawberries when it’s cold?
Who has heard of the strawberry tree?We stumbled upon one recently on a forest walk. Its actual name is Arbutus unedo, but it’s popularly known as strawberry tree, because the…
Mediterranean magic
I live in Montpellier, which is 15km from the beach and the Mediterranean Sea. 🏖️The beaches here are long and thin stretches of sand. Some parts have dunes, and some…
The Dutch west coast
The Dutch west coast. 🌊 I'll be there next week.The Dutch coast is a treasure of hidden gems. Let’s look at this in more detail…👉Biodiversity of the North Sea-Home to…
The power of pollinators
Pollinators in action The birds and the bees - and beyond.The blooms this spring have been beautiful. As I write we are enjoying local fresh and juicy fruit and vegetables;…
Offsets & credits. A good idea or a cover up?
Photo by Shyam Mishra on Unsplash. I’d like that chocolate bar, please.Now that’s what I craved. Ah it’s finished, whoops the plastic wrapper flew out of my hands. But that’s…