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Small Changes Make a Big Difference
It's easy to get so caught up in the doom and gloom about climate change. That's why here at Lot Climate Café we (Beverley, Ailsa and myself, Gill) decided to focus on the positive steps. Because even small steps, to try and mitigate the worst impacts of climate change, are making a big difference.
Healthy food. Healthy body. Healthy mind
Glutathione - the impressive health benefits of this vital antioxidant and how to make sure you are getting enough of it from good sources.
Beverley Morel
Sep 26, 20231 min read
3 Quick Positive Reads
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.
Beverley Morel
Sep 20, 20232 min read
Dirty Dozen and Healthy Fifteen
Dirty dozen or clean, healthy, pesticide-free fifteen. It doesn't sound like a difficult decision - until you see what's on the list
Beverley Morel
Sep 19, 20231 min read
What To Do To Help Our Planet
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?
Beverley Morel
Sep 13, 20231 min read
What is Choline?
The nutrient choline is essential for human health, yet most people know very little about this crucial compound. Let's find out more.
Beverley Morel
Sep 12, 20231 min read
Recycling Used Coffee Grounds
Before you throw your used coffee grounds into the bin let's look at some of the ways they can be reused around the house and garden.
Beverley Morel
Sep 7, 20231 min read
Carbon Sinking.
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
Beverley Morel
Sep 4, 20231 min read
Mud, glorious mud!
Building a mud house is probably the healthiest activities I have ever taken part in. It's good for the body - mentally and physically!
Beverley Morel
Aug 31, 20231 min read
What went right in June!
June was a pretty awesome month with plenty of positive news. Read all about it in our roundup of Good News headlines!
Beverley Morel
Aug 30, 20232 min read
Shaping the future of big cities
The LIFE Green Heart project in Toulouse may shape the future for other cities and help reduce the rising temperatures during a heatwave
Beverley Morel
Aug 23, 20231 min read
Green Weddings
A low carbon, sustainable and biodegradable fabric beautiful enough to use for a wedding dress. What a wonderful idea!
Ailsa Reynolds
Aug 22, 20231 min read
Costa Rica - an inspiration
Costa Rica is an inspiring example of a country under serious threat from climate change that is acting to reduce its impact on the planet.
Ailsa Reynolds
Aug 17, 20231 min read
Emission-free flights?
King Charles' 2035 challenge and the New Whittle Laboratory, researching ways to accelerate the drive to Net Zero with emission-free flights
Beverley Morel
Aug 16, 20231 min read
Rewilding
John David of Treehugger defined rewilding as “giving the land back to wildlife and wildlife back to the land”. But what does it achieve?
Ailsa Reynolds
Aug 9, 20231 min read
Moon gardening
How many of us use the moon as a guide to our gardening practices? Moon gardening is fascinating but how does it work?
Beverley Morel
Aug 8, 20231 min read
Preserving Your Garden Produce
Frozen, pickled, canned, dehydrated. What to do with an abundance of home-grown fruit and vegetables?
Beverley Morel
Aug 1, 20231 min read
Bees, bees and more bees
I don’t think we can ever have too many positive stories about Bees. This one is about a project in the Bronx, New York. Read more here
Beverley Morel
Jul 26, 20231 min read
Washed or unwashed eggs?
The more natural products we can use the better for everyone. Should eggs be kept in a fridge or out? Should they be washed or dirty?...
Beverley Morel
Jul 25, 20231 min read
Climate Crisis
Sustainability specialists and scientists are saying that we are communicating climate change in a way that is too 'soft'. No-one wants...
Gill Kelley
Jul 24, 20231 min read
Cambridge University boosts recycling
Cambridge University plans to be using new bins, 3D scanners and 22 miles (35km) of conveyor belts in a bid to increase recycling from...
Gill Kelley
Jul 24, 20231 min read
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