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See 1 CommentThis seems to be another case of the government saying one thing but doing another. And perhaps another regrettable outcome of Brexit. https://ww...
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See 9 Commentshttps://www.rhs.org.uk/garden-inspiration/get-gardening/how-to-go-plastic-free-in-your-garden
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Some of these look very interesting. https://blog.feedspot.com/sustainable_living_blogs/
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See 3 CommentsWishing 2021 is a happy and healthy year for you all, and - especially if we do have lots more lockdown - there’ll be plenty of time for reading. ...
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See 1 Commenthttps://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/liberty-hillcorp-alaska-drilling-project-denied/
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See 3 CommentsThese are exciting projects. When we're unlocked we're hoping to visit the nearest one to us -Isabella Tree's project - where they have storks nest...
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So many wonderful places on this planet of ours. So many places to preserve. https://www.greenpeace.org.uk/news/pantanal-wetlands-brazil-wildlife...
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See 6 Commentshttps://unearthed.greenpeace.org/2020/10/15/eu-banned-pesticide-exports-public-eye/?
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See 8 CommentsDon't know where the UK stands in relation to Ocean sustainability but imagine we're not doing so well. https://happyeconews.com/2020/12/13/14-coun...
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See 3 CommentsI'm going to relentlessly post good news stories for the time being because we need it! Here's the first. https://happyeconews.com/2020/12/07/scie...
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See 3 CommentsI often see posts on social media where teachers and project workers are asking for people to donate spare art and craft materials. Scrap shops whe...
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See 17 CommentsThis was such a sad case. I've been following it for years. The mother has battled away, facing numerous setbacks, to get pollution acknowledged as...
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See 1 CommentHope this is a good read. Was recommended on Radio 4 but only time will tell! Discussion will start on 30th January.
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See 12 CommentsThis blog is written by a British activist, Thomas Cooks, and documents some of the reasons for optimism in relation to the environment. I particul...
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See 45 CommentsI found this article interesting https://apple.news/ASLnkWn6bRMK5wMm7ceIFGw
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See 15 CommentsI thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, though 'enjoyed' isn't perhaps the most appropriate word, given the themes. I thought it was very well writ...
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See 3 CommentsHello everyone, old and new. Just to remind you that we will be discussing The Bee Keeper of Aleppo from 5th December. Hope we can have a lively di...
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See 9 CommentsWho is this fat lady and what is she singing about?
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See 5 Commentshttps://happyeconews.com/2020/11/15/biodegradable-plastics-from-palm-oil-waste/
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See 6 CommentsThis is a nice happy story midst all the gloom and doom. https://happyeconews.com/2020/11/12/chameleon-last-seen-a-century-ago-rediscovered-in-mada...
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See 3 CommentsCame across this. Looks quite interesting. https://www.ailuna.com/what-is-ailuna/
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See 1 CommentThis sounds hopeful for those whose immune system is compromised. https://apple.news/AWMWozGofQS-SYPjGuKb7ww
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See 18 CommentsIs this another thing I've been getting wrong - oh dear. https://inews.co.uk/news/environment/glass-bottles-much-worse-environment-plastic-study-76...
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See 6 Commentshttps://happyeconews.com/2020/11/06/these-45-stunning-pictures-show-what-happens-when-mother-nature-takes-over-again/
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See 15 CommentsExperts are asked about different foods groups and products and the impact they have on biodiversity. As ever it's complex but not necessarily surp...
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See 13 CommentsSome members of Extinction Rebellion laid a large wreath at the cenotaph on Remembrance Day. It was laid by a veteran soldier and a nurse. It was d...
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See 3 CommentsWish my town was this visionary https://blog.interface.com/en-au/zero-waste-town/
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See 4 Commentshttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/oct/12/western-worldyour-civilisation-killing-life-on-earth-indigenous-amazon-planet?
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See 4 CommentsBy Christy Lefteri as suggested by Min. It gets good reviews so hopefully all 20 members will read it. Discussion will start 5th December.
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See 4 CommentsLets have a few suggestions or reminders of previous suggestions. Haven't forgotten that we plan to read Richard Osman's novel when out in paperback.
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See 12 CommentsJust finished this. Ian McEwan can certainly write beautiful prose. It is a very original concept (for those of you who haven't read it it's a crim...
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See 5 Commentshttps://steps.count-us-in.org/ are looking for a billion people to pledge to take small steps towards saving the planet.
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See 5 CommentsWould you consider this if you're not already? https://www.bbc.co.uk/ideas/videos/what-if-the-whole-world-went-vegan/p082l2r8?
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See 1 CommentThis makes interesting reading - some things I think are too weak but other suggestions are good. I imagine this government will cherrypick and as ...
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See 17 CommentsThis is a very good idea. I seem to amass loads of medicine packets. I would definitely use it if there’s a pharmacy near me that’s taking part. Bu...
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See 11 CommentsI don’t know how these things work so bear with me. I now have to log into SL afresh several/many times each day instead of occasionally as before....
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See 7 CommentsThe forest fires have now spread right up the west coast of the USA to states like Oregon and Washington which have temperate climates and don’t no...
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See 3 CommentsAnother wake up call. We are killing the planet. There are some solutions in there as well. https://livingplanet.panda.org/
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See 3 Commentshttps://www.itv.com/thismorning/articles/the-seven-best-sustainable-beauty-buys? Worth knowing, especially about the recycling of any cosmetic bra...
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See 7 CommentsClare wanted something a bit more challenging so I googled ‘challenging novels’ and this came up. So let’s see if it is! Discussion will start 17 O...
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See 4 CommentsOn Britains got Talent tonight a group of kids who mean business. Please vote for them. Not my usual choice of programme but I think perhaps hope f...
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See 1 CommentThe name speaks for itself. All is not doom and gloom. https://mailchi.mp/71613f208d94/top-5-happy-eco-news-july-22-28-3790245?e=e653b2d1a6
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See 6 CommentsThis seems a good local initiative. https://frpuk.org/community-work/tools/?
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It’s not all about glueing oneself to trains. XR is a broad church - something for everyone. This event is about reusing your old clothes - learnin...
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See 5 CommentsThis cheered me to read. https://www.greenpeace.org.uk/news/bp-oil-production-renewable-energy/?
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See 15 CommentsPhew, just finished this book, which wasn’t difficult as it was a page turner. I liked the fact that it didn’t turn out as I thought it was going t...
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See 6 CommentsHope some of you have read it. I’m on page 119.
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See 9 Commentshttps://extinctionrebellion.uk/uk-rebellion-2020/
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See 3 CommentsI thought this was a done deal but perhaps not... https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/aug/25/legal-challenge-uk-exclusion-waste-incinerat...
