An Address to the Leaders of the Future
There’s no doubt about it, it’s the youngsters amongst us that are the real leaders of the future. Whilst in the Green Zone on Thursday, Lauren and I sparked up a conversation with a class from The Edinburgh Academy led by their tutor, Chris Turley, who teaches history, politics and modern studies. The students were […]
Helping Us to Visualise the Climate Crisis
Lauren Beavis interviews Professor Nigel Fox on his work with Space4Climate. He explains how satellite technology can help us to visualise the destruction caused to our planet, bringing the message of urgency to a wider audience. NPL is the UK’s National Metrology Institute, developing and maintaining the national primary measurement standards. It is a Public Corporation owned by […]
Diet Change Not Climate Change
Simon, Lucy and Sue attended a panel discussion on Day 4 of COP26, which addressed ‘The Cow in the Room’. That is, the need for diet change against climate change. With the Methane Pledge making no mention of the need and opportunity to cut greenhouse gas emissions with a plant based diet, it’s essential to publicise […]
EVENT: Breaking Down the Science: How to Live & Work More Sustainably
Tuesday 9th November, 7:00-8:30pm at Sherbrooke Mosspark Parish Church We’re at a point in history where science, sustainability and business simply have to come together and meld. Whatever business or service sector you are involved in, the consensus from the scientific community is clear: respect and recognition must be made and responsibility taken for the […]
The Buzz on the Fringe
…is quite literally, electric – sustainably powered, of course. This short video taken near the Exhibition Centre stopped Tracey and Lauren in their tracks. A group of around 15 residents from Houston, Texas were standing on the edge of the Squinty Bridge by the turnstiles to the Blue Zone, making sure their message to Joe […]
We’re in The Guardian Today With Positive Vegan Style
If you happen to buy The Guardian newspaper today, you’ll also get a fabulous supplement, a My Green Pod Magazine. It’s an awe inspiring, fact-packed and perfectly timed 64-page COP special. It has features on everything from biodiverse wind and solar farms to why our economic system needs to change and living the dream with […]
Riding the Waves…
Glasgow’s the place to be at the moment, be you a reforestation organisation or a passionate environmentalist! That said, it has been a bit of a whirlwind for all members of The Word Forest Organisation Team. But all that overwhelm, eco-anxiety, it’s good – those feelings are waves we can use to sail to success… […]
Take A Moment To Breathe And Reflect – It’s OK To Feel Overwhelmed
On Day 3 at COP, we could tell everybody was feeling it. There is so much going on around this space: talks, panels, protests, actions – you name it, it’s here! Tracey and I were wandering around the space outside the Blue Zone, speaking to various people, one being the wonderful Minister Hilary from the […]
UK COP Presidency Dialogue With Indigenous Peoples
This invigorating UNFCCC panel took place in a large theatre in the Side Events area (Strangford Lough) of the Blue Zone. We caught the second half; seven representatives of Indigenous Peoples from each socio-cultural region across the globe in open dialogue, with the UK COP President Designate Alok Sharma (in the centre) leading the discussion, […]