Written by Clare Topping
on 6th Feb 2010.
In the latest attempt to find sustainable fish I look at two favourites, plaice and sole – once more there is good and bad news, but as ever you will need to be selective.
Written by Clare Topping
on 3rd Jan 2010.
Now that the hype of Copenhagen is over, it is time to start doing what we can to make the world a better place. Copenagen and Kyoto were all words and no action, we need to do what we believe to be the right thing.
Written by James Whinfrey
on 22nd Dec 2009.
I’m not normally given to naivety and unrealistic bouts of optimism, but last week I discovered to my surprise that I genuinely expected some positive agreement on climate change from the Copenhagen summit. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not one of those campaigners on the TV, or that pour forth tweets, and I haven’t been glued to the news from Denmark, but at the end of the conference I have to admit to feeling a little deflated.
Written by James Whinfrey
on 26th Nov 2009.
Last time I decided to switch to a greener electricity tariff, this time I’ll outline the process that lead me to choosing Good Energy.
Written by Clare Topping
on 22nd Oct 2009.
The subject of sustainable fishing is a tricky problem, not one which has any single solution. The dilemma of what it is ethical to eat (assuming non-vegetarian status) is compounded by medical advice to eat fish at least twice a week. In a series of articles I will look at the information available about fish commonly sold in UK supermarkets and give my thoughts about what I will and won’t buy. In the first article I am taking a look at a perennial favourite – tuna.
Written by Clare Topping
on 15th Oct 2009.
Whatever level we are currently at, there is always something we can do to reduce our effect on the planet, small steps can make a huge difference when added together. And, if we take those habits to work, we can influence those around and above us, we all have so much potential to make a difference.
Written by James Whinfrey
on 16th Sep 2009.
One of the most effortless ways to reduce our carbon footprint has to be switching to a ‘greener’ electricity plan. Is it cheating, or do these tariffs have a role to play?
Written by Clare Topping
on 22nd Aug 2009.
Is there a good case to introduce the largest owl species into the UK. Beautiful though they are, I don’t think so.
Written by Clare Topping
on 3rd Aug 2009.
Why should I care is a question I have asked and that will be heard more and more in the coming years when environmental issues are discussed.
Written by Clare Topping
on 7th Jul 2009.
In an attempt to safeguard the future of the bittern, the RSPB and other wildlife agencies are hoping to mitigate the effect of climate change by creating vital reedbed habitats in areas not at risk from saltwater inundation.