What the Return of the Common Crane Tells Us About Restoring Nature – The Hidden Benefits that Few Know About
As I shivered in the fading light, the wait seemed eternal. Everywhere was cold and quiet, the kind of brittle stillness where the snap of a twig rippled through the air. For ages, nothing happened. Then came an evocative sound
These regal birds gave me goosebumps as I watched them return against all odds
It might sound like a space-saving idea, but more than half of the UK’s cropland is devoted to feeding farm animals kept in cages
The Case for Lab-Grown Meat
In September 2019, the International Space Station was undertaking an extraordinary mission: to produce the first beef in space.
Why saving the future for our children begins with ending cage farming
Browsing the shelves of major supermarkets these days and you’ll be hard pressed to find any eggs from caged hens.
‘Ghost food waste’ is another reason why the UK must ban rearing of farm animals in cages
It might sound like a space-saving idea, but more than half of the UK’s cropland is devoted to feeding farm animals kept in cages
Animals are sentient. Just ask anyone who knows about cows
Insects are fascinating, trees make us happy and sea eagles are just magical
What an unexpected brush with cows made me realise about the natural world
Outside our bedroom window is a cow barn so close I could bounce a ball off it. It’s where our neighbour’s forty cows stay during the winter. Living so close to cows, you get to know their habits. Their favourite
From Faraway Forest to Doorstep: The Extraordinary Beauty of Nature has no Equal
Treshnish on the isle of Mull, Inner Hebrides and sweeping meadows dance with colour. Backed by mountainous green hills punctured by jagged rock, carpets of flower-rich meadows stretch to the sea. Whilst peering at orchids on my hands and knees,
Protecting Gorillas – One Health, One Welfare, One Chance
Today, 24th September, is World Gorilla Day and I welcome a personal guest blog from dear friend Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka.
From Glasgow’s Ruchill Park to Costa Rica, the beauty of nature can lift your spirits
Insects are fascinating, trees make us happy and sea eagles are just magical