BRAKE DUST
Brake dust and tyre wear are significant sources of pollutants. Not the most exciting topic for a blog, but important from our health point of …
WATER
I have often thought that the next world war will be fought over water. Not territory, nuclear arms, dominant economies, exploitation of space, Antarctica or …
AMERICA AND EUROPE
I thought this was an interesting article that investigates the different approaches to life in America and Europe. Many of us often discuss/debate these differences, …
NOT HAWAII
There is a Pacific island nation that wants to be “Not Hawaii”. The Cook Islands is proving that sustainable tourism isn’t just possible – it’s …
GORONGOZA
The story of Gorongoza National Park in Mozambique is inspiring not only because of its beauty, its prolific animal population and the commitment of the …
CHESTNUT TREES
The chestnut trees of Europe tell a hidden story, charting the fortunes of ancient Rome and the legacy it left in the continent’s forests. …
CHARLES DARWIN
This story is about Charles Darwin, but it is also about an institution I have to admit I didn’t know existed, but I’m very glad …
WOODPECKER
A Coastal New England Town’s ‘Ornery’ Vandal: A Woodpecker. More than 20 vehicles in a town on Cape Ann, Mass., have been damaged by a …
PARIS
Cars have been banned from more than 100 streets in Paris. Tens of thousands of parking spots have been eliminated. Hundreds of miles of bike …
QUEENSTOWN
Queenstown, New Zealand, has an audacious goal to become the first tourist destination on Earth to have a completely carbon-zero visitor economy by 2030. If …