Challenging Habitat Blog
Costa Rican Monica Araya delivers a TED lecture on her country's path to a sustainable future in 2016.

…as important now as in 2016…

Among the winners of the first Earthshot Prize on 17 Oct 2021 is Costa Rica, and as I find out more about the back story, it turns out that this small island nation has been on its way… Read More

My Forest

I support Tree Sisters to plant more trees – growing into forests – supporting ecosystems – helping local communities to thrive. Social, economic and environmental sustainability go hand-in-hand for a better future.

A change is as good as a rest :)

Hello my friends, it is time to introduce my new venture to you. I have left the University of Plymouth to set up as a freelance science communicator and environmental educator. Based on over 20 years of experience… Read More

Neo-Astronauts

Really? There is a discussion out there whether some billionaire or other can call themselves an astronaut after getting to the edge of space (or a smidgen beyond) in their own craft. The world is burning. The world… Read More

Want to reduce uncertainty? Read on…

We all know that life is full of uncertainty and most of the time, we don’t notice it too much, let alone worry about it. We’re used to it.

Darwin200: wind energy!

The perspective of Jasper and Lorimer on wind energy around the British Isles is told in this video: https://darwin200.com/a-project-to-explore-sustainable-wind-power/

Understanding sustainable energy – Darwin200

Young sailors and scientists aboard the Pelican of London explore sutainable energy with a competition to design and build a wind turbine. Watch the video here: https://darwin200.com/understanding-sustainable-energy/

Outdoor Daily

Stop. Look. See! That’s been my take on local lockdown walks with my dog T’isker, even though they are quite energetic. The shape of this hedgerow flower, normally blurred by 30 mph and a car window, allowed me… Read More