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Week 4, and the whole challenge is complete with 317.97 kms completed in Taiwan, South Africa, Chile and Denmark (on Rouvy - read more here ). We thought that we would link this Challenge to other countries and find out a bit about what they are doing about the climate crisis. If you haven't read them already, then have a look back over the other three. As a final action, PLEASE DONATE IN SUPPORT OF THIS ACTIVITY TO HELP US PURCHASE OUR LOT CLIMATE CAFE BANNER SO WE CAN SPREA

The Fundraiser Week 3 is complete and 239.87 kms have been completed in Taiwan, South Africa and Chile (on Rouvy - read more here ). We thought that we would link this Challenge to other countries and find out a bit about what they are doing about the climate crisis. Come back each week to read more about our visits and check on progress against the fundraising challenge. Next week we will be cycling in Denmark. The challenge Chile’s long north–south geography exposes it to

The Fundraiser Week 2 is complete and 165.27 kms have been completed in Taiwan and South Africa (on Rouvy - read more here ). We thought that we would link this Challenge to other countries and find out a bit about what they are doing about the climate crisis. Come back each week to read more about our visits and check on progress against the fundraising challenge. Next week we will be cycling in Chile. The challenge South Africa’s economy and power system have long depended

The Fundraiser Week 1 is complete and 81.17 kms have been completed in Taiwan (on Rouvy - read more here ). We thought that we would link...

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...

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

Good news from COP28 does not just include the transition away from fossil fuels.

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...

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

7 out of 10 consumers are willing to change for sustainability. Whoopee! That sounds like great positive news. But is it?

Washing Fruit and Vegetables Reduces Exposure to Harmful Pesticides One thing that we can all be responsible for is our own health and...

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