The History of the Bike

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Steve and I are cycle-fiends. We’ve decided in the approaching winter months it is going to replace kayaking and become “our thing”. Only when it’s not raining, of course. We like to cycle around new cities on holiday, mountain bike, and cycle with Phoebe in tow along the canal near our house. It’s my fave […]

Solar Energy – Is it the Answer to Our Potential Energy Crisis?

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Solar energy is a renewable energy source, which means we should be doing our utmost to make it as accessible as possible. When you think about it, solar energy is what keeps us and the rest of the earth’s plant and animal species alive. There are even investment opportunities that websites such as https://kryptoszene.de/aktien-kaufen/solarworld-aktie/ delve […]

The Growing Trend of Forest Schools

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Recently more schools throughout the country have taken steps to earn the ‘Forest School’ status as Forest Schools have been increasing in popularity due to their fresh approach to hands on learning. With attitudes towards environmental awareness constantly being highlighted it is certainly a step in the right direction as far as education is concerned […]

Rhino Rescue

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Anyone who has travelled to Australia knows that its government is intensely wary of alien species. Visitors must promise they are not smuggling any in, by accident or on purpose. Passengers raising the slightest suspicion are thoroughly searched. A South African-born Australian businessman wants an exception to be made for rhinos. They are poached mercilessly […]

Re-use Paper Bags to Save the Environment – AND Money!

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Paper bags have become more popular since the recent introduction of fees for plastic bags in supermarkets and shops in the UK. Environmental issues have really risen to people’s consciousness now because of this – and we’re definitely not complaining! Paper bags are a thousand times better for the environment, are a lot safer when […]