One of the major issues with trying to simplify science is that by doing so one renders it immediately inaccurate. Science cannot be simplified if one is to maintain its reliability and validity. Humans are limited in their capacity, whereas scientific explanations demand complexities. If one does not understand...
Commenting on the one year anniversary of Labour's socialist Green New Deal motion passing at Party Conference 2019, Labour for a Green New Deal spokeswoman Lauren Townsend said:
"A year ago today, Labour members and trade unions came together to back a groundbreaking Green New Deal, to tackle the climate...
A joint bid by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) and Dorset Council, has been awarded £79 million by the Department for Transport’s Transforming Cities Fund (TCF).
The funding gives the green light for the largest sustainable travel programme of change to transport infrastructure ever seen in the area, helping...
A plastic free revolution is emerging in Bournemouth with scores of local businesses signing up.
SOBO Wastebusters, of Southbourne, came up with the plastic free scheme and ever since over thirty business have shown interest.
Maria, co-founder of SOBO, said they would like to see as many people as possible sign up. She said: “We are trying...
The legacy of colonialism has ensured racism and the environmental emergency are inextricably linked. A new report by the Runnymede Trust and Greenpeace explores the impact of this discrimination and provides a rallying call for environmental justice.
As you read these words, think about the air you’re breathing. Is it...
In a reply to the BBC report that “Perenco UK pledges no repeat” of the oil spillage in Poole Harbour, local activists from Extinction Rebellion say the only way for Perenco to honour this pledge is to stop oil extraction in Poole Harbour now.
Extinction Rebellion groups from Bournemouth-Christchurch-Poole (XR BCP), Wimborne,...
Warning signs
This heat!
Wow!
Here in the UK some of us are enjoying it. It feels like a REAL summer.
But it's a warning sign.
It's not unique. It’s not 1976, not to be repeated for another forty-six years. It's part of a trend.
What does the trend tell us?
It tells us it's time...
Local business Ecosafe Heating Limited, trading as Ecosafe Group, has been awarded accreditation from Alcumus SafeContractor for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace.
Alcumus SafeContractor is a leading accreditation scheme which recognises extremely rigorous standards in health and safety management amongst contractors. It is used by thousands...
Cuadrilla is to plug and abandon two shale gas wells in Lancashire following orders from the government's industry regulator, it confirmed in a statement.
Cuadrilla's parent company AJ Lucas said the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) had ordered it to permanently seal the two shale gas wells drilled at the...
Wimborne have been awarded Plastic Free Community status, a short 5 months after launching their campaign. Wimborne War on Waste have led this initiative in the town using the criteria set up by Surfers against Sewage. 388 communities are working towards Plastic Free Status with the marine charity with...
