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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.


Guardians of the Earth - How Trees Keep the World Safe
Once upon a time, in a world facing a climate crisis, an incredible army of silent, green giants stood as the Earth's protectors.
Gill Kelley
Oct 16, 20233 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


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


Swapping “debt for nature” This is fantastic.
In April, Ecuador converted $1.6 billion (€1.5 billion) of its existing debt, with the help of the Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy Project...
Beverley Morel
Jul 17, 20231 min read


Summer fun with the young
What to do with the kids? Get the prep in now so you are ready. This is such a lovely project, easy to do and drives a big conversation about the importance of each aspect and how they affect the future. And you can update them with photos of it over the months.
Beverley Morel
Jul 11, 20231 min read


The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
The pollution of the oceans is something terrible, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is estimated to be more than 100 million kilos of...
Hanneke Neeleman
Jun 21, 20231 min read


Parting Gift
Death and the aftermath for our bodies might be an uncomfortable subject for many but it`s worth thinking about. Many of us do indeed...
Ailsa Reynolds
Jun 14, 20231 min read


Humans can be the solution
This is an amazing story of how a co- ordinated and systematic approach has brought wildlife recovery to an island plagued by rats which...
Ailsa Reynolds
Jun 8, 20231 min read


Wilder Spaces
The Wildlife Trust has won a Gold Medal and 'Best in Show' for their garden which they say combines beauty with biodiversity. Estelle...
Gill Kelley
May 31, 20231 min read


River Regeneration
This is a fantastic story about the Kissimmee River in Florida. Over the last 100 years this river was subjected to drainage to create...
Ailsa Reynolds
May 17, 20231 min read


Bee Corridors
I've read lots about bee corridors – such a wonderful idea. They not only help wildlife but can also foster a sense of community, which...
Ailsa Reynolds
May 11, 20231 min read


London Marathon and Sustainability
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
Gill Kelley
Apr 23, 20231 min read


Be Active - Be Generous (Ideas)
If you don't have a lot of time but want to help, one of the easiest ways to do so is to donate to an organisation that fits with your climate/biodiversity values and aims. There are many big organisations with a ready-made infrastructure, policy/mission statement so you can just pick what aligns with your particular interests/campaign style. You donate and the organisation does the rest. Some will have membership fees, and sometimes they have particular campaigns where one-o
Ailsa Reynolds
Apr 13, 20231 min read
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