Why we must fight the threat of a “silent spring”
My sleepless hours are filled by birdsong, but it's a solace that may soon be lost.
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From the NS archive: Bluebells
29 April 1939: There is apparently something about the bluebell that incites human beings to special efforts of destructiveness.
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Following grey whales from Mexico to Alaska
In her new book Soundings, Doreen Cunningham documents the journey she took with her toddler along the 10,000-mile migration route.
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Clare and Michael Morpurgo: Experiencing nature is as important as literature
The author and his wife teach children to value their environment and themselves by immersing them in farm life and…
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Why Britain’s tree planting plans are failing to blossom
Beth Brook, CEO of the Heart of England Forest, wants more pastureland, less plastic and less red tape.
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Peat, pesticides and plastic: how British gardeners are destroying the planet
The UK government should urgently agree a ban on peat in horticultural products.
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Is it wise to turn birds into litter-pickers?
Even if crows can be trained to pick up trash, questions remain over whether they should.
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“England is one of the most nature-depleted countries on earth”: Tony Juniper’s call to end binary thinking
The chair of Natural England explains why we can only restore nature if we stop playing off its survival against…
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