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Green Issues, Science, Conservation & Gardening - Dorset South

Who is Sheldon? Sheldon Cooper remains one of television's most intriguing characters, with his story artfully expanded across two series. "The Big Bang Theory" presents the fully-formed genius struggling to navigate adulthood, while "Young Sheldon" provides a poignant glimpse into the childhood that molded him. Together, these series create a...

XR Response to Recent Flooding

Recent widespread flooding across Dorset has caused havoc, clearly demonstrating that Dorset Council is woefully underprepared for Climate Change now, let alone in the future. The UK has been on average 6% wetter over the last 30 years* and that is set to rise drastically. It’s not just average rainfall...
It is hard to believe it needs stating, but it does. The oil industry is not your friend. Whatever it might say about its ethical credentials, while it continues to invest in fossil fuels, it accelerates climate breakdown and the death of the habitable planet. You would think this...
Sometimes it takes a threat to our own neighbourhood, our own county or country, before we wake up to what is happening across the world.  It will take food shortages before we accept that industrial farming is gradually killing the soil that all life, bar marine life, depends on. ...
Dorset Wildlife Trust has been awarded a £22,260 grant for its ‘Wild Brownsea’ project. The money is from the Wytch Farm Landscape and Access Enhancement Fundand will be used to improve access around Brownsea, enabling visitors to more easily explore the island and enjoy its wildlife in a low-impact and sustainable way. The...
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...
Student activists, Ida and Lily, talk with their local MP and the UK Environment Minister, George Eustice, and ask what he is doing to tackle climate change and his thoughts about the Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill. To find out more, visit talkingclimatecornwall.earth Ahead of the upcoming G7 Summit...

Debunking Fifty Popular Myths

A myth is a widely held but often false belief or idea that typically develops over time, blending elements of folklore, culture, and misunderstandings. Myths often emerge as simple explanations for complex or unknown phenomena, appealing to people's desire for clarity in a confusing world. For instance, before scientific...
Journeys made on foot, by bike and scooter during Sustrans Big Pedal event could have created 1,600kg of CO2 and 31kg of NOx if pupil’s journeys to school had been made in cars. The walking and cycling charity Sustrans’ Big Pedal event saw over 4,900 children take part in Dorset...
As another busy year in Weymouth’s parks and gardens draws to a close, Weymouth Town Council says a big ‘Thank you!’ to all the volunteers who have helped out in 2021. Weymouth’s green spaces have been busier than ever during the pandemic, with people appreciating them as a place to...