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CAMPAIGN HERO: Sharon Johnson, Trees for Cities
Ecologist
27th January, 2012
It is estimated that by 2030, 92 per cent of Britons will live in cities. The CEO of charity Trees for Cities on why its so important but difficult to plant trees in our streets more...
The Wandle Trust: restoring London's 'hidden gem' river
Eifion Rees
3rd January, 2011
The transformation of the Wandle from polluted waterway to one of the capital's most loved rivers shows what communities and rivers trusts can achieve together more...
CAMPAIGN HERO: Simon Birkett of the Campaign for Clean Air in London
Matilda Lee
15th November, 2010
Simon Birkett founded the cross-party Campaign for Clean Air in London (CCAL) in 2006 which aims to achieve World Health Organisation standards of air quality. He believes that if we comply with relevant laws Britain can show the world in 2012 how to successfully tackle air quality, climate change and sustainability issues... more...
10 approaches to tackling over-consumption
Ecologist
19th June, 2009
'There is enough for everyone’s need, but not for everyone’s greed,’ said Gandhi – but how much does each of us need? more...
Using lichen as indicators of air quality
Henry Unwin
13th October, 2009
Curious about the air quality in your area? Lichen are nature's own indicators of polluted or pure air. Take part in a national survey that will help give scientists a greater insight into England's air quality more...
Wangari Maathai: fighting for Kenya's environment
Nicola Graydon
1st March, 2005
Wangari Maathai’s Nobel prize-winning activism has thrust the environment to the forefront of the global security agenda more...
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