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22/04/2022

It's Earth Day and we all want to know how we can do our bit to limit the damage of climate change, Read on...

How can you reduce emissions? You might have read our previous article on how cows contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. We concluded that you can still put milk in your latte and decrease your c…

02/02/2022

One of our authors Prof. David Nutt was mentioned in this article this week, in relation to the science-led drugs charity he founded, and the medical trial to take place on treating long-covid. David is the author of DRUGS WITHOUT THE HOT AIR - MAKING SENSE OF LEGAL AND ILLEGAL DRUGS https://www.uit.co.uk/all-books/drugs-without-the-hot-air

The trial is being run by charity Drug Science and if initial results prove encouraging, it will be scaled up to a large UK clinical trial. Around 30 patients suffering with lasting symptoms will be enrolled via participating GPs

21/01/2022

We agree - spot the bumblebee on the winter clematis outside the office. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jan/19/small-gardens-vital-as-big-ones-conserving-bees-bristol-university-study?utm_term=61e8ec53ac83a81938ee24ff2deb4078&utm_campaign=GuardianTodayUK&utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&CMP=GTUK_email

21/01/2022

Our author, Sarah Bridle speaks at the annual lectures:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSxaIN3PD0g

13/12/2021

Great News - Stephan Harding's 'Animate Earth' is now available in Spanish. Atalanta have just published it.
http://ow.ly/tpkM50H9kOR

14/11/2021

In our everyday lives, between turning on the heater, watching TV or working on the computer, we are often faced with how personal behaviour contributes to climate change. Let’s take a frank look at the environmental impact of cars, without the hot air. The following is an edited extract from Sustainable Energy Without the Hot Air by David MacKay....

In our everyday lives, between turning on the heater, watching TV or working on the computer, we are often faced with how personal behaviour contributes to climate change. Let’s take a frank look a…

13/11/2021

Heating a home is a major contributor to our energy consumption. In Sustainable Energy Without the Hot Air, David MacKay stated how we need to take more innovative measures to make heating our houses more efficient and require less electricity. Using heat pumps in homes and offices is key to this. The following is an extract from the chapter…...

Heating a home is a major contributor to our energy consumption. In Sustainable Energy Without the Hot Air, David MacKay stated how we need to take more innovative measures to make heating our hous…

31/10/2021

Plant milks can help, but not if the pulp ends up as animal feed, or wore, gets dump in the bin to produce the methane that we're trying to reduce.

You might have read our previous article on how cows contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. We concluded that article about how you can still put milk in your latte whilst decreasing your carbon f…

30/10/2021

The poor cows get the blame, but it's down to us to reduce the methane they produce by thinking hard about reducing their numbers. Or their burps.

Milk is an innocuous little drink, we have it in our tea and is often considered an essential part of breakfast. But milk has a surprising cost. Most milk comes from cows and goats, and as you may …

23/08/2021

Great - an inspiring journey - as good as The man in seat 61. Delightful to know our country is so accessible - Jo's wife says 'the fact you can go anywhere without a car is a key strain of Britishness.' https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-58297172

Jo Kibble got from London to Morecambe in a day on public buses - "a great way to see the country".

10/07/2021

Ever eaten day lilies or hemerocallis? Go over to our blog for how to cook them with a delicious recipe from 'Food from your Forest Garden'. http://ow.ly/gmsw50FpcTh

28/06/2021

The 'Cows about Cambridge' art trail opens today: marvel at 40 decorated cow sculptures and 45 mini cows across town.

Grab a copy of 'The Cambridge Art Book' to use alongside the cow art trail, featuring over 100 art works of Cambridge's sights and hidden corners.

https://www.wildinart.co.uk/udderly-good-news-the-cows-are-coming/
https://www.uit.co.uk/the-cambridge-art-book