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In Pictures: Connect with Nature on World Environment Day!

Posted by Angela Glienicke - 4th June 2017
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Seal on the Isle of Mull, Scotland
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This year’s theme for World Environment Day is “Connecting People to Nature” promoting the protection of the biosphere that keeps us alive. There are numerous ways to show your appreciation of  the natural beauty around you. Whether it’s be joining a local beach clean, planting a tree or just taking… Read More

How Scotland’s marine wildlife is in danger from plastic pollution

Posted by Tisha Brown - 4th June 2017
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Scotland is the envy of the world with its rich waters teeming with wildlife and spectacular coastlines and beaches. But it’s increasingly at threat from the scourge of marine plastic pollution. We’re halfway through our scientific voyage around the shores of Scotland to document and investigate the impacts of plastic… Read More

Paris climate deal: Trump’s decision leaves him isolated

Posted by Rosie Rogers - 2nd June 2017
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Last night as I watched Donald Trump pull out of the Paris Accord I found myself in a mix of emotions. Anger, fear, worry and pity for the those who will feel the effects of Trump’s reckless decision. But, I am also hopeful. As Trump made his announcement, we saw… Read More

Are basking sharks eating plastic? We went to find out.

Posted by Luke Massey - 31st May 2017
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Crew on the Beluga II search for basking sharks on the west coast of Scotland
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“Basking sharks!” At 5am, these words shatter the silence in the sleeping quarters on the lower deck of the ship. The crew burst into life, wrestling on clothes, cameras, binoculars. Up on the helm, eyes pace back and forth across the expansive blue of Gunna Sound – a known feeding… Read More

Authors around the world stand up for free speech and forests

Posted by Jamie Woolley - 31st May 2017
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Authors, journalists, poets and playwrights know that every time the right words are put to paper, or typed to a screen, our planet gets a little better. Because, without the right to express ourselves freely, we cannot make that positive change. More than 100 authors have pledged to… Read More

In Pictures: Celebrating the World’s Plant and Animal Life on International Day for Biological Diversity

Posted by Angela Glienicke - 22nd May 2017
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Every year on the 22nd May the diversity of our natural world is celebrated. Whether you pay extra attention to the insects crawling in your garden or join a local group to help with a park or beach clean up, there are lots of ways to mark this special day! Here… Read More