Project Wild Thing
I wrote previously about the dislocation of children from nature and the risks this brings to their wider development, confidence and self esteem (see Wild child full of grace….). The […]
A global outlook on urbanisation
Stockholm Resilience Center (SRC) have created an interactive version of the report City Biodiversity Outlook 1 which was launched at the CBD COP in Hyderabad in 2012. With a video […]
Ever wonder where the rain goes?
CIRIA have produced two great little animations that help explain how to manage water in urban spaces by mimicking the ecosystem processes that take place in natural watersheds. Not only does […]
Planning with nature in mind
With growing awareness of the value of multifunctional Green Infrastructure (GI) and of the benefits of Ecosystem Services (ES) provided by nature this new guide will help people plan with […]
National Pollinator Strategy
Back in April I reported on the criticism by the Westminster Environmental Committee of the Secretary of State for Environment. This was in regard to the reluctance of the English […]
The economic case for green-infrastructure
A new report sets out a clearer case for investment in multi-functional green space or Green Infrastructure (GI) by considering its contribution to economic growth. The authors based their conclusions […]
Wake of the Endeavour – NEW Revised Edition
NEW REVISED EDITION Thanks for all the support from my readers. Following the positive feedback I have released a revised edition of Wake of the Endeavour. Join me in an […]
Come Big Freeze or Heat Wave
Extremes of weather should not be just boom-days for energy company’s profits. Energy companies including British Gas and Centrica have reporting significant profits explained in part by the cold weather […]
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