Curious Earth | Environment & Climate Change

Well-being

Environmental balance keeps everything in check - including our minds and moods.

Successive heatwaves in India and Pakistan

What’s going on here? Delhi is suffering another heatwave, reaching temperatures of 49°C. Extreme heat this spring has disrupted millions of lives and livelihoods across India and Pakistan. What does this mean? We expect India and Pakistan to get hot at this time of year. The sun beats down strongly in April and May before the monsoon rains arrive. But this year,…

Biodiversity, Climate Change, Nature, Well-being April 27, 2022

No Mow May – Just do nothing 🌱🌾🌸

What’s going on here? Sunday marks the start of May and the fourth time the conservation charity Plantlife will run their annual #NoMowMay campaign. What does this mean? For those lucky enough to be responsible for a patch of lawn, it means locking up the lawn mower, sitting back and relaxing as your lawn grows and comes to life. For those who…

Campaigning, Well-being February 16, 2022

Craftivism – changing our world one stitch at a time

craftivism noun the activity of using crafts (= sewing or making things yourself using your hands) to try to achieve political or social change. In fact, craftivism is much more than this. It is a form of “gentle protest” proving that slow, thoughtful, quiet forms of action can still create change. It offers an opportunity for those of us who may not…