What’s Going On Here? October sees the end of Jair Bolsonaro’s term as president of Brazil. In a dramatic comeback, the ex-president Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva is set to become leader of the country (again). What Does This Mean? The incoming president secured a majority of 50.9% of the vote from his far-right rival, the incumbent Bolsonaro. The close result illustrates…
Oh hey curious readers, this week we’re unleashing our WILD side, revisiting a topic that has continued to grow in popularity…rewilding! We’ve got some positive updates for you all that will keep you eager beavers happy and the eagle-eyed environmentalists amongst us suitably jubilant… read on for more amoose-ing updates…
What’s going on here? On the 1st of October, the Eurasian beaver was officially recognised as a native and protected species. This means any action which harms the animal or disturbs its habitat is now illegal in England. What does this mean? This is an incredibly important development which recognizes the contribution of beavers to fighting both the climate and biodiversity crises.…
I know I am far from the only person to say that autumn is categorically my favourite time of year. What is it that so many of us love so much about this season? For me it lies in the autumnal golden glow in the air, the memories of collecting conkers and trampling leaves as a child, the comfort food and drinks,…
In order to capture more of the views of the public and encourage the government to put in place measures to protect nature, the RSPB, WWF, and the National Trust have launched “The People’s Plan for Nature”, a new joint initiative.
A new reservoir has just been approved at the La Clusaz resort in the French alps. The reservoir will be built on the Plateau de Beauregard, an area which is protected under the EU Natura 2000 programme which “offers a haven to Europe’s most valuable and threatened species and habitats”.
B Corps – they’re popping up everywhere… Increasing numbers of businesses across the world are undergoing certification, but do you really know what a B Corp certified business is? This week, we’re deep-diving into the B Corp certification process and its benefits to people, the planet and profit in order to help you understand exactly what this little logo means! So, what…
What’s going on here? Rosewood is a precious, endangered wood in high demand especially in China. The Gambia has been its largest exporter, but it’s an open secret that the wood is illegally smuggled from Senegal. Last week all timber exports were banned in The Gambia to combat the illegal trafficking. What does this mean? Rosewood has a distinct red colour and…
What’s going on here? The EU is planning to propose a new nature restoration law in the next few weeks. The planned law will aim to restore nature to cities, farmland, and marine environments, and strive to revive rivers and plant trees. What does this mean? In 2021 just 15% of habitats in the EU had a ‘good’ conservation status while 81%…
