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We can all make a difference to nature and the environment by thinking about how we live our lives.



Forty Million Pieces: from devastation to inspiration
Children's author Nick Lloyd-Davies explains how the ecological devastation of a remote island provided the inspiration for his latest book.
Jul 12, 2021


5 easy ways to cut plastic from your… bathroom
It is so easy to go without plastic in the bathroom. Take a look at our top tips!
Jul 3, 2021


Happy People, Happy Planet: The Story of Khushi Kantha
We all want our children to inherit a healthy planet. Khushi Khantha’s new baby blankets are both environmentally and socially sustainable.
Apr 28, 2021


Clean energy gets the green light - literally!
National Grid has launched a new bulb which lights green to show people the cleanest times to use electricity.
Apr 21, 2021


Sainsbury’s and Aldi make plastic progress
In a happy coincidence, Sainsbury’s and Aldi both announced today that they will rid drinks cartons of plastic straws. But more is needed...
Apr 1, 2021


UK electric vehicle grants reduce (but more will get them)
The UK government is reducing the size of its electric car grants, but says they will be given to more people.
Mar 19, 2021


Which teabags are plastic-free in 2021?
Do you take plastic with your tea? Well, it turns out that depends on which brand of teabag you use.
Mar 17, 2021


Dirty potatoes make a comeback!
They say history repeats itself, and we always said potatoes would triumph in the end…
Mar 10, 2021


Carbon Choices by Neil Kitching
Geographer and energy specialist, Neil Kitching, has published Carbon Choices. In this article he tells us about the book.
Mar 4, 2021


Nature through a screen? Give it a try…
Scientists are trying to find out whether people could benefit from ‘nature experiences’ through a screen. Sign up to take part!
Feb 23, 2021


The not-so-humble hedge
Scientists have learnt that a certain variety of hedge tackles pollution with ease. But what else is this humble plant good for?
Feb 19, 2021


Jaguar cars go electric (kind of)
All new Jaguars will be fully-electric by 2025, but the picture is more complicated than it seems.
Feb 16, 2021


The easiest way to be green? Switch to renewable electricity!
Reduce your carbon emissions by 1 tonne EVERY YEAR simply by switching to green electricity. And it might even be cheaper!
Feb 13, 2021


You show off! Electric cars go green
It is hoped that new green number plates will encourage people to buy electric cars and burnish their green credentials.
Jan 25, 2021


The case for cotton
Microplastics are polluting animal food chains and the oceans. Unfortunately they also literally ‘come out in the wash’!
Jan 15, 2021


The Green Homes Grant explained
Find out how you could make your home greener and warmer - with a little help from this new government scheme.
Jan 13, 2021


5 easy ways to cut plastic from your... kitchen
Make some small changes to cut lots of plastic out of your kitchen. You won’t ever consider going back!
Jan 13, 2021
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