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Thursday, November 21, 2024
The end of coal energy signifies a critical turning point in the global effort to combat climate change and protect the environment. For over a century, coal has been the backbone of industrial development, powering homes, factories, and businesses around the world. However, its environmental impacts have become increasingly...

Six reasons to grow tulips

Whether you're one of the 26 million people who grow crops in their garden or you’re just starting to explore the beauty of outdoor spaces, deciding what to plant can sometimes be tricky. If you’re struggling to pick, the tulip could be a brilliant option. It can represent deep love, new beginnings and happiness, which is why so many people choose to grow it. There are...
Reform UK supporters must be so in love with fossil fuels, being controlled by massive corporations and powerful states and the destruction of the planet, that they believe the following is a win. However, in reality Richard Tice is a man who is obsessed only with money and himself...
An inspiring story from Global Positive News: Heman Bekele's journey is truly inspiring. Originally from Ethiopia, he was deeply moved by the sight of people working tirelessly under the scorching sun. This early exposure to the harsh conditions motivated him, even at a young age, to find ways to make...
The Dorset Heaths Partnership, Litter Free Dorset and Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service are working together this summer on a campaign to raise awareness of the risks of disposable BBQs. Throughout August, eye-catching artwork will appear on the back of Dorset buses encouraging residents and visitors to bring...
So, you've noticed that your pristine garden, once a haven for flourishing flora and maybe even some innocent gnomes, has turned into a battleground. The enemy? Slugs. Those slimy, voracious vandals have launched an all-out assault, leaving a trail of destruction that would make even the boldest gardener weep....
Visitors stage a protest picnic at Corfe Castle The locals demand that the National Trust stop banking with Barclays, the biggest fossil fuel funder in Europe.  In 2023, Barclays provided $24.2 billion of financing to fossil fuel companies. Since the Paris Agreement was signed in 2016, their financing has accumulated to...
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council has received a grant from the Chewing Gum Task Force, administered by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, to help clean up chewing gum and reduce gum litter in the area’s town centres. £27,500 has been awarded to the council and the funding awarded will...
Five of Dorset Council’s country parks and nature sites raise prestigious Green Flag Award after achieving international quality mark for parks and green spaces. This week, Dorset Council is celebrating after receiving 5 Green Flag Awards for its Avon Heath Country Park, Stour Meadows, Milldown, Durlston Country Park, and Thorncombe Wood, Black Heath and Hardy’s Birthplace sites. The award...
Greenhill Gardens and Sandsfoot Gardens in Weymouth will once again fly the prestigious Green Flag Award after achieving the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. Today, (Tuesday 16th July), Weymouth Town Council is celebrating after retaining the Green Flag Award for both Greenhill Gardens and Sandsfoot Gardens, which...