Organic farming means more than avoiding pesticides and GMOs, organic can help mitigate climate change alongside helping farms to adapt to climate change. Global greenhouse emissions from crop and livestock agriculture have risen by 14% since 2001 to 5.3 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. Organic farming can reduce the emissions released during agriculture, helping… Continue reading Organic Farming Helping to Mitigate Climate Change
Record-breaking summers Over the last 20 years, we have witnessed record-breaking summers, but this summer is demonstrating more than ever that we are in a climate emergency. For the first time in recorded history, the UK was given a red extreme heat warning as temperatures in some parts of the country exceeded 40°C, with the… Continue reading Extreme heatwaves this summer are more than a wake-up call
Recent headlines, reports, and images can be overwhelming and cause you to become increasingly anxious about the current and future state of the planet – this is a perfectly normal response, we are dealing with a global climate emergency. You are right to feel concerned, and it is this concern that drives action. However, climate… Continue reading Managing climate change anxiety
We are beyond excited that our first app has officially launched! We want our donors to get the most out of their climate-positive journey with us. In this short blog, we’ll explain how the app helps you to become Climate Wise. If you are offsetting your carbon footprint with us, use the email address you… Continue reading Welcome to the Climate Wise App!
This Plastic Free July we’re sharing 31 plastic-free swaps that you can get involved in, that’s one for every day of the month. See how many you can do and let us know how you get on! Approximately 40 billion plasticbottles are used globally each month. Bring your own water bottle and reduce your plastic footprint.… Continue reading One swap a day for Plastic Free July!
The mark plastic is leaving on the planet is becoming clearer and clearer – we see it almost everywhere. Images across social media displaying the impact of plastic leave us with the reality that plastic is the least environmentally safe material. Many campaigns are raising awareness of the plastic crisis and the detrimental effects of… Continue reading Lifecycle of plastics
Earth Overshoot Day signifies the day in the year when humanity’s demand for ecological services and resources exceeds what the Earth can generate in that year. This deficit is maintained as we continue to release vast volumes of carbon into the atmosphere and exploit the Earth’s resources. Earth Overshoot Day is calculated by assessing the… Continue reading Earth Overshoot Day: Power of Possibility
Biodiversity loss and climate change are the most critical global threats facing humans. Coordinated climate action is fundamental to avoiding detrimental impacts on the environment and the numerous services and benefits within it that we rely on. There are many interconnections between climate change and biodiversity, demanding that we consider the importance of biodiversity in… Continue reading Why biodiversity matters when addressing climate change
We are all aware of the impending devastating effects of climate change, however, many are already suffering from severe consequences. The climate is changing at an unprecedented rate, and we are not prepared. There is no more time to sound the alarm, climate change is here. We are dealing with a climate emergency, yet those… Continue reading Climate change: what is happening on the planet today?
What is Earth Day? Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22nd by over a billion people to protect the planet from harmful activities such as deforestation and pollution. It is to raise awareness of the adverse effects we’re having on the planet and to focus on creating a healthier and happier place to… Continue reading What can you do to celebrate Earth Day?
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