Screwing up. I do it. Everyone is imperfect. I’ve seen a lot of posts about climate activists being shamed about one specific action, like buying lunch in plastic wrapping, or flying to an important event in another country. Activists, environmentalists, conservationists and eco enthusiasts are all trying hard to advance...

I’m off to the snow soon for the winter school holiday. A few days of skiing and sledging. A few years ago, I rediscovered sledging actually, who knew that this could be so much fun! Not just for the kids but adults too. There are even sledging slopes. So, this...

It’s 2025! So, what are the eco developments to look out for this year? Firstly, we need to watch how the shaky geopolitical landscape and the rise of right-wing governments will continue or shut down ecological initiatives. 💸Climate finance in 2025 After the ‘finance’ COP29, let’s see how some of...

It’s time. Today, it’s the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. 🌙It’s the shortest day of the year. I’ve been noticing the shorter days and I’m not very far north in Europe! 🔥The days are short and dark, so to contrast this, fire and light have been important symbols of...

As negotiations at COP29 in Baku ended, new UN talks on plastic pollution started in Busan. We’re almost mid-decade where emissions need to drop – fast So, what was the outcome of COP in Baku anyway? 👉A finance deal was agreed at the 11th hour. There won’t be a trillion+...

Who doesn’t love to shop, especially in the run up to Christmas! 🎁 Whether it’s on the high street or online we all buy stuff. Shopping is a positive thing.We have to buy food to live. We have to buy clothes to wear. We need kitchen appliances, furniture and decoration...

COP29 is literally around the corner. It starts on Monday 11 November. After a disastrous election outcome in the US, now more than ever before, global leaders must galvanise into action. Ahead of the events, let’s look at the history and achievements of COP in more detail 📜COP history -1992:...

Jackfruit is probably the most versatile fruit, because it can be eaten both ripe AND unripe. Ripe jackfruit is tasty as a tropical fruit, and the unripe version can be cooked in a savoury dish. Jackfruit is rich in proteins but without the saturated fat, which makes it a great...

Have you seen them? Sunset-coloured leaves are starting to appear everywhere. It is officially autumn (the autumn equinox was yesterday in the NH). We mostly hear why the leaves are green in the spring and summer months (yes, because of the chlorophyll in the leaves whose job is to absorb...