Tag Archives: Climate Change

Urgent Conservation Efforts Underway to Save Unique UK Temperate Rainforests

Conservationists are racing against time to protect rare flora and fauna facing extinction in the last remaining temperate rainforests of the UK. These lush woodlands, mainly along the western coasts, harbour unique lichens found nowhere else on Earth. The decline of these rainforests, attributed to deforestation, climate change, air pollution,… Read more »

RHS Resilient Garden: Sustainable Gardening for a Changing Climate (Hardcover)

RHS Resilient Garden: Sustainable Gardening for a Changing Climate (Hardcover) In this forward-thinking gardening guide, award-winning garden designer Tom Massey, drawing on the latest RHS research, offers a blueprint for creating a beautiful, climate-resilient, and sustainable garden. Addressing the challenges posed by an ever-changing climate, Massey provides essential tips on analyzing… Read more »

China Emerges as Global Renewable Energy Leader with Wind and Solar Power Surge

China has positioned itself as a frontrunner in the race towards a sustainable energy future, as reported by The Guardian on June 29, 2023. The country’s substantial investment in wind and solar power has propelled it to the forefront of the global renewable energy landscape. In a bid to address… Read more »

State of Nature: UK Faces Urgent Crisis as Wildlife Decline Accelerates

The UK is experiencing a severe nature-loss crisis, with the decline of its most precious animals and plants outpacing current conservation efforts, according to the State of Nature report. The report, compiled by over 60 organizations, reveals that 16% of 10,000 assessed species, including iconic wildlife like the turtle dove… Read more »

Clean Air Receives More Aid Funding Than Fossil Fuels for the First Time, but Still Lags Behind

A report by the Clean Air Fund, an environmental charity, reveals that governments, agencies, and development banks have allocated more aid money to clean air initiatives than to fossil fuels for the first time on record. However, these clean air projects still receive less than 1% of international development funding…. Read more »

Biodiversity Crisis: One in Six Species at Risk of Extinction in Great Britain

A comprehensive analysis by wildlife scientists in Great Britain has revealed that one in six species is at risk of extinction. The report, titled the “State of Nature,” highlights that bird species, including turtle doves, face the most concerning situation, with 43% at risk of extinction. Other beloved species, such… Read more »

Renewable Energy Surge Sparks Optimism in Meeting 1.5°C Climate Goal

The chief of the International Energy Agency (IEA), Fatih Birol, has expressed optimism about the world’s ability to stay within the 1.5°C limit on global heating, citing the “staggering” growth of renewable energy and green investments over the past two years. Birol highlighted the rapid adoption of solar power and… Read more »

Climate Change and British Wildlife (British Wildlife Collection) Hardcover

Climate Change and British Wildlife (British Wildlife Collection) Hardcover In this thought-provoking book, Trevor Beebee delves into the intricate relationship between climate change and British wildlife. The changing climate is undeniably impacting the country’s ecosystems, and Beebee provides a comprehensive overview of its effects on plants, fungi, and animals. He explores… Read more »

RHS How to Garden the Low-carbon Way: The Steps You Can Take to Help Combat Climate Change (Paperback)

RHS How to Garden the Low-carbon Way: The Steps You Can Take to Help Combat Climate Change (Paperback) This book addresses the environmental impact of gardening and offers practical solutions to make your gardening practices more eco-friendly. It tackles questions about using potting compost, selecting plants that absorb pollution, and finding… Read more »

The Climate Change Garden, UPDATED EDITION: Down to Earth Advice for Growing a Resilient Garden (Paperback)

The Climate Change Garden, UPDATED EDITION: Down to Earth Advice for Growing a Resilient Garden (Paperback) In this comprehensive guide for gardeners worldwide, you’ll discover how to adapt your garden to thrive in the face of increasingly erratic weather patterns and other consequences of our rapidly changing climate. Traditional gardening methods… Read more »