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Having our fake meat and eating it too

Exploring the impacts of fake meats sent me down a deep and cavernous rabbit hole this past month. Loyal readers will know that I preach, perhaps ad…

Apr 28 •

March 2023

Now you see it now you don’t: The magic of seasonal ponds

If you’ve ever been lucky enough to come across a pond that wasn’t there before, you’ll know why I say seasonal ponds are magical. All over the world…

Mar 10 •

February 2023

A talk on Environmentally Conscious Choices

Hello dear readers. I’ve been busy working on a talk, so my newsletter will be postponed for a couple weeks. In case you are interested - yes - you can…

Feb 8 •

January 2023

All hands on deck: Why your actions make a crucial difference

We’re all on a lifteboat - that’s leaking. I start bailing out water with my trusty refillable mug. But I know if I’m smug, or Myrtle starts moaning…

Jan 27 •

Be of Good Cheer. The Global Biodiversity Framework is Here.

It felt like Christmas came a week early this year. To start with, Argentina won the World Cup. It was an epic game, and as a long time Messi fan I felt…

Jan 1 •

December 2022

Does Science Really Predict the Existence of Doppelgängers?

There is a concept in popular culture that there are parallel universes populated with our doppelgängers. What’s more, it is even claimed that science…

Dec 9, 2022 •

November 2022

Climate resilient gardening

As a retired climate scientist, and current gardening fanatic, I’m often asked “What should I grow that will survive coming climate change?” My usual…

Nov 5, 2022 •

October 2022

The lure of community owned renewable energy and why it's ok to be an unsung eco-hero

Sometimes we come across an idea that resonates so powerfully, it immediately shifts our understanding. This happened to me a couple of weeks ago when I…

Oct 7, 2022 •

September 2022

The second brain in our gut and why its well-being is critical

I suffered from poor digestion for about five years and aside from the pain, I had days where I was anxious about leaving known territory for fear of a…

Sep 16, 2022 •

August 2022

Exterminate the bastards: Should we eradicate mosquitos?

The back garden is wild right now. Sunflowers, sages, primroses, golden rods, and black eyed Susans are all in blossom. Native bee magnets like mountain…

Aug 23, 2022 •

July 2022

SCROTUS - Supreme Court Really Ought To Uphold Scruples

When I was a young child, we proudly displayed a certificate stating that my grandfather could argue cases before the Supreme Court. This made me…

Jul 25, 2022 •

June 2022

Divided we fall. The US’ lack of climate legislation is mortifying

It has been inspiring to watch how quickly the EU has restructured their energy supplies this spring. Within a few weeks of the Russian invasion of the…

Jun 14, 2022 •

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