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Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Green and sustainable practices are becoming more and more common in just about every industry and the UK’s $239 billion construction sector is no exception.  Many of the sustainable changes within this sector come in conjunction with the government’s goal of being carbon net zero by 2050. They’re challenging themselves, businesses and individuals to...
The High Court has deemed the government's strategy to meet climate targets and transition to a greener economy unlawful. The activist groups that initiated the lawsuit argued that the plan relied excessively on risky technologies and downplayed the risk of failing to meet targets. Judge Clive Sheldon upheld four of...
Plus...England's 13 dirtiest beaches are awarded 'Brown Flag Awards' Dorset is England's cleanest county for swimming in the sea, according to a new league table. Almost 90% of Dorset's beaches are rated as 'excellent' for clean water in summer, according to UK travel site Holiday Park Guru, which analysed Environment Agency data from hundreds of...

The Age of Terminal Idiocy

In Cornwall, we were told by a local a couple of weeks ago: "it has not stopped raining since October.". It certainly seemed that way at Easter. We saw the sun for a few hours on one day, but all week it was either about to rain or raining so hard our coats became unusable....
 LOCAL RESIDENTS DEFEND HISTORIC ROLE OF JURIES OUTSIDE BOURNEMOUTH CROWN COURT Update A high court judge has thrown out an attempt by the government’s most senior law officer to prosecute a woman for holding a placard on jury rights outside a climate trial. Mr Justice Saini said there was no basis for...
Wanderlust, the irresistible urge to explore and travel, has captivated humanity since time immemorial. While traditionally seen as a character trait, recent scientific investigations have unveiled a fascinating possibility: the existence of a genetic predisposition towards wanderlust. This article delves into the intricacies of the wanderlust gene, exploring its...
Anyone who has taken their little one to Peppa Pig World will have the delight of walking into the shop at the end and hearing their love of their life have a Peppa Pig meltdown: “Peppa Pig House” “Peppa Pig Car” “Peppa Pig Helicopter” …And through everything they sell, all with Peppa Pig...
There have been many suggestions recently concerning just how environmentally questionable electric vehicle batteries are. In the interest of balance, I felt it was necessary to give a response from a more neutral position. Having worked in the electric vehicle industry for 8+ years, I have a certain expertise,...
The world is at a turning point because of the growing urgency of environmental action and the developing climatic challenges. The "Fridays for Future" campaign, spearheaded mostly by young activists who passionately support global climate justice, has grown into a powerful force at this crucial moment . With the increasing...
Dorset Climate Action Network (Dorset CAN), a charity instigating measures to address the climate and ecological crisis, has recently welcomed funding for the Great Big Dorset Hedge project from Dorset CPRE, the local branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (The Countryside Charity).    Dorset CPRE has recognised that the...