Too hot. It’s a heatwave
We are hopefully nearing the end. But right now (early summer 2025) we are still experiencing a heatwave. 🥵 The daily average temperature has been around 10°C higher than usual…
Summer solstice
It’s tomorrow - in the early hours of the morning. I’m talking about the summer solstice (in the Northern Hemisphere).☀️The summer solstice mostly falls on 21 June (officially it does…
A handful of soil
Under our feetThis is my favourite time of year for fruit and veg. The strawberries are super juicy, the cherries are sweet, the cucumbers are refreshing and the courgettes are…
My Zero Waste Experiment
Photo by Sylvie Michel on Unsplash I didn’t quite make it in the absolute sense, but it was interesting to see how far I could go. We hear it a lot,…
Faith groups on climate
Goodbye Pope Francis🙏 Welcome Pope Leo XIV🙌The passing of the Pope on Easter Monday, had me read about some of his major (climate) achievements during the 12 years of his…
Wildfires and Climate Change
Wildfires and Climate ChangeIt’s the last day of school in France.The temperature has reached 32°C.This means beaches, rivers, ice cream — and fire risk.Here, I’m going to look at wildfires.🔥…
Plastic Bags and Pollution
Plastic Bags and PollutionDoes my handbag match my outfit?A common question.What about: how does my plastic bag match my clothes?I’ve not heard this before. But plastic bags are the most…
Where will you be holidaying?
Eco TravelIt’s the high season! Where will you be holidaying?🌞Wherever you’ll be going, travelling to your destination is inevitable.Last year, 75% of Europeans made summer travel plans -at least 10%…
Power of Communities in Climate Action
Power of Communities in Climate Action 💪A few months ago, I wrote about the power of nature to fight climate change.Nature alone doesn’t need any help.But nature + humans needs…
Drought and Desertification: Global Impacts and Solutions
Drought and Desertification 🌡️ — Causes, Impacts, and Solutions for a Changing ClimateLet’s celebrate! 🎉It’s my birthday! (Well, not quite 😉)Next week, 5th June, we celebrate World Environment Day.Each year…