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…
My Zero Waste Experiment
Photo by Sylvie Michel on Unsplash I didn’t quite make it in the absolute sense, but it was interesting to see how far I could go. We hear it a lot,…
Your electronic devices
As I write and post this article I am leaving a carbon footprint.How many funny/informative/good news/bad news videos do you watch online every day?We all use electronic devices a lot.…
Imperfect environmentalism
Screwing up. I do it. Everyone is imperfect.I’ve seen a lot of posts about climate activists being shamed about one specific action, like buying lunch in plastic wrapping, or flying…
It’s icy
I’m off to the snow soon for the winter school holiday.A few days of skiing and sledging. A few years ago, I rediscovered sledging actually, who knew that this could…
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…
Eco outlook for 2025!
It’s 2025! So, what are the eco developments to look out for this year?Firstly, we need to watch how the shaky geopolitical landscape and the rise of right-wing governments will…
From Baku to Busan
As negotiations at COP29 in Baku ended, new UN talks on plastic pollution started in Busan.We're almost mid-decade where emissions need to drop - fast… So, what was the outcome…