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

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

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.

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

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?

Carbon sinking is a huge topic. We can sink carbon into the earth and the sea, but too much carbon in the sea can have catastrophic effects

Sustainability specialists and scientists are saying that we are communicating climate change in a way that is too 'soft'. No-one wants...

Cambridge University plans to be using new bins, 3D scanners and 22 miles (35km) of conveyor belts in a bid to increase recycling from...

In April, Ecuador converted $1.6 billion (€1.5 billion) of its existing debt, with the help of the Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy Project...

The Wildlife Trust has won a Gold Medal and 'Best in Show' for their garden which they say combines beauty with biodiversity. Estelle...

As the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent, it's becoming clear that we need to take action to reduce our greenhouse...

So good to see that even my hairdresser (Hair Nature in Prayssac) is helping the planet. I love the idea that my hair can help protect...

It's 20 years today since I finished my one and only London Marathon, in the same year that Paula Radcliffe broke the women's record for the course. I was interested this year to hear and read about the organisers' efforts for the planet. I hope you find it as interesting as I did. https://www.londonmarathonevents.co.uk/london-marathon-events/environment Accessed 21/07/2026 The image above from their website covers a single marathon, but click through to read about their broa

Unfortunately, news regarding the climate and our environment these days is often all doom and gloom, so we thought we'd fill you in with some more upbeat, cheery info on our planet. Let's call this one, climate positivity! 1. Seaweed is being converted into products as replacements for plastic and oil-based ingredients. 2. The UK is to be home to the world's largest vertical farm! Opening this year in Lincolnshire, covering 13,500m2. 3. More energy is now coming from renewab

Following on from my earlier blog post about being a responsible consumer, I'm fast-forwarding past the pandemic, when many more little changes were made. I started to think more seriously about my eco-journey. How would I know what difference my cumulative changes were making? Could I set a goal, and would I get to my goal faster than the government? There are several carbon calculators available, and I've added some links below to ones you might try. The one I use, and I'm

A Harrogate company has agreed to support a North Yorkshire couple as they plant their 60,000th tree since 2010. Christopher and Helen...

Regenerative Agriculture is making huge strides in the USA. The non-profit organisation « Kiss the Ground » has been fundamental in...

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