Will England allow its iconic and rare chalk stream habitats to be trashed by pollution?
Like the Scottish uplands, England’s chalk streams have become an iconic destination for many countryside lovers
Insect Farming Isn’t Going to Save the Planet
Raising animals intensively for food is the biggest source of animal cruelty on the planet. It also happens to be a major emitter of greenhouse gases, responsible for up to 37 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Gardens can become sanctuaries for wildlife and help reverse the decline of nature
Pesticides and the ripping up of hedgerows and flower meadows has turned much of our countryside into a wildlife desert in recent decades
US approval of ‘lab-grown chicken’ could be game-changer for efforts to halt decline of nature
Meat grown from stem cells promises to emit fewer greenhouse gases than traditional agriculture
The deep joy of getting up early and watching the natural world unfold
Getting up early is full of rewards as the natural world activates and clear thoughts are unlocked
Live animal exports: UK Government just dropped its planned ban on practices that belong in the Dark Ages
The Conservatives had promised in their manifesto to stop the barbaric practice of sending young calves and other animals on horrific, over-long journeys abroad
We must make our peace with nature for a sustainable, happier future
Just last week, we learnt about monstrous rains in China and Mumbai with hundreds dead. The week before we witnessed the worst floods for decades in Germany and Belgium with heavy loss of life.