Pleather ain’t clever no more!
The manufacturer of pleather used to be environmentally friendly but is now made from plastic.
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Dog poop can damage ecosystems
Both in the USA (depending upon the state) and in the UK, it is mandatory to pick up your dog’s poop. In the USA it… Read More »Dog poop can damage ecosystems
Manufacturers turn vegan food into junk food
As is so typical of commercialism and capitalism, in this instance the manufacturers of vegan food have managed to make it unhealthy, perhaps even more… Read More »Manufacturers turn vegan food into junk food
Animals are mentioned less in novels than before mid-19th century reflecting a disconnect with nature
It is a troubling picture: a gradual decrease in awareness of nature and biodiversity since about the middle of the 19th century. It indicates a… Read More »Animals are mentioned less in novels than before mid-19th century reflecting a disconnect with nature
Ants eat toenail clippings
The weather is warm, my back garden is inviting so I decided to cut my toenails on my back lawn. In any case it is… Read More »Ants eat toenail clippings
Trout can become hooked on drugs
The Times reports that fish can become addicted to drugs like people. Dr. Pavel Horky, from Prague, in the Journal of Experiment Biology, tells us… Read More »Trout can become hooked on drugs
Dogs have a bigger carbon footprint than cars
COMMENT: It is difficult to believe but according to research scientists in New Zealand, dogs are more environmentally unfriendly than cars because their carbon footprint… Read More »Dogs have a bigger carbon footprint than cars
More ancient woodland destroyed for white elephant HS2
NEWS AND OPINION: HS2 has rapidly become a white elephant, a project that is already out-of-date before the first sleeper and track has been laid.… Read More »More ancient woodland destroyed for white elephant HS2
Much loved ancient pear tree and others felled for HS2
NEWS AND COMMENT: Many beautiful trees have been cut down to make way for the doomed and already outdated HS2 rail link. I have written… Read More »Much loved ancient pear tree and others felled for HS2
UK fish industry may be damaged by global warming causing smaller fish
The UK fish industry is in the news because of Brexit. It was a central part of the negotiations. Global warming may make those negotiations… Read More »UK fish industry may be damaged by global warming causing smaller fish