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It's easy to get so caught up in the doom and gloom about climate change. That's why we focus on positive small steps that make a difference

Are you thinking of sending flowers for Valentine's Day this month? My partner was telling me about a French programme he watched about the import of cut flowers (in this case from a particular African country) which are grown and treated with highly risky pesticides that have been banned for decades and where said pesticides are allowed to flow into water sources in the country where the flowers are grown. Strict import regulations that apply to plants and food do not seem t

During the summer there was a bit of a political argument going on in France about air con .Air con is not generally the norm here as opposed to countries where use is much higher, such as 88% usage in the USA. Those of us in old stone houses with shutters and tiled floors often generally manage quite well without because of the way these houses are built, to withstand the heat . Thick stone walls and tiled floors and the use of shutters / closing all windows during the day

The hummingbird teaches us that persistence and commitment to our cause, no matter how daunting it may seem, can inspire others to join in.

Are you looking to reduce your environmental impact and live a more sustainable lifestyle? At Be a Hummingbird/Lot Climate Café we believe that making small changes in your daily routine can add up to make a big difference. In this guide, we'll explore some simple yet effective sustainable living hacks that you can easily incorporate into your life. Let's go! Reduce, Reuse, Recycle One of the fundamental principles of sustainable living is the mantra "reduce, reuse, recycle."

Climate change is a topic that has attracted significant attention in recent years, with a growing awareness of the environmental...

I read a thought provoking article recently - it's straightforward enough to question the journey I take to a holiday destination, but...

This Shopping Centre was set up in 2015 in Sweden, and the BBC news item you can access at the end of this Blog is from 2019, but is...

I missed the Climate Cafe meeting in September which focused on food. However, a combination of my three passions (as well as family of course) caught my attention this week, so I thought I would share it. Food ingredients Frank Holleman, the founder of Fork Ranger and its app (yes, that's the technology bit!) says that the underlying problem of climate change is overconsumption. He goes on to say that the basis of so many climate solutions is innovation and efficiency, but t

What are your pension provider's investing in? Ways to ensure that your pension provider is committed to sustainable and ethical investing.

Conscious Consumers: the 5 key factors to consider when choosing a company to buy from, to ensure that they are truly sustainable.

Once upon a time, in a world facing a climate crisis, an incredible army of silent, green giants stood as the Earth's protectors.

In a world that is increasingly aware of the environmental and social challenges we face, businesses to be more responsible and sustainable

In a recent speech, Prince William showed that he shared our Hummingbird philosophy - that people need a sense of hope - not doom and gloom

Washing Fruit and Vegetables Reduces Exposure to Harmful Pesticides One thing that we can all be responsible for is our own health and doing the best we can with what we have. We cannot keep all the chemicals out of our bodies because we breathe them in every day. But we can limit what we take in if we follow a few simple rules about washing fruit and vegetables. Whether you buy conventional or organic produce, it is really important to wash your store-bought produce before e

Eco-anxiety is defined as "a chronic fear of environmental doom". It affects many people so let's try and help with more eco-positive news

Glutathione - the impressive health benefits of this vital antioxidant and how to make sure you are getting enough of it from good sources.

Positive Global News. The media has an important role to play and it's our job to share with you truthful articles to show there is hope.

Dirty dozen or clean, healthy, pesticide-free fifteen. It doesn't sound like a difficult decision - until you see what's on the list

Most of us are already taking lots of steps to help prevent the climate crises but what else can you do to help save the planet?