Thoughts on Dale Vince OBE, a British green energy industrialist, traveller, and author. I don’t know if you’ve heard of Dale Vince or not. He lives in Stroud, a town in south-west England, which is where I’m from, and he’s a household name there. In my view, there...
Sacred forests, protected by traditional beliefs for centuries, may hold the key to effective conservation management. As rich reservoirs of ancient biodiversity, sacred forests are a fascinating cultural practice that marries the spiritual with the natural world....
Building urban landscapes that are designed to last could be key to reducing the environmental damage caused by construction. The built environment is responsible for 37% of global carbon emissions. 16% of this figure is embodied carbon, consisting of the CO2 emitted...
Existing green growth policies are leading nowhere fast, so scientists say it’s worth exploring alternatives like degrowth to stay within planetary boundaries. This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent U.S.-based news...
Warmer winters, shrinking snow seasons and the retreat of ancient glaciers are no longer distant threats to the ski industry. For decades, winter enthusiasts have flocked to the mountains, strapping on skis or a snowboard to carve through the snowy landscapes. While...
Would you relocate to enjoy 20-minute city life? Mountain bike enthusiast and director at Leisure Lakes Bikes, Ben Mercer, shares three major cities that are making the 20-minute city concept work. There are many reasons people may consider large-scale changes in...
