NEWS AND COMMENT: There is a rather disturbing report in the news today based upon a study which tells us that young people are less likely to take action to reduce their carbon footprint than older British citizens. Worryingly, they are substantially less likely compared …
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The humble earthworm is vital to Britain’s biodiversity. Their population size have declined by at least 33% over the past 25 years according to a study. The decline in the number is probably as important as any other major decline in wildlife. Prof James Pearce-Higgins …
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NEWS AND OPINION: Insect pollinators and other indicators of biodiversity in Britain have declined dramatically as indicated by a citizen science survey on car bug splatter. It’s a neat survey which indicates that over 17 years bug splat on cars have fallen almost 66% (two …
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Today, The Times newspaper reports on a facet of UK society which is shameful, and which demonstrates a degree of ignorance and lack of respect among service providers which urgently needs to be rectified. Shops and taxis are refusing to let guide dogs in. The …
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The title tells us of an interesting and I think startling statistic based upon a YouGov survey. YouGov is a polling company based in Britain and they surveyed Americans and Britons on their thoughts about unarmed combat with a range of wild animals becoming progressively …
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