Author: Robin Eveleigh

An ambitious initiative aims to benefit ten million people by creating a cooler, greener, and more biodiverse London. The scheme, known as the London Tree Ring, proposes establishing a 200-kilometre green corridor that will circle the city’s outer boroughs. This project, driven by CPRE London, seeks to protect greenbelt lands, enhance biodiversity in overlooked green… Continue reading Putting a ring on it: the plan to green London’s beloved edges

It looks like you’ve shared a detailed excerpt about Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, the involvement of local communities, and how ecotourism and conservation efforts have been structured and funded, along with examples of related community-led conservation projects in Africa. How can I assist you further with this content? Would you like me to summarize it, analyze… Continue reading The women putting community at the heart of elephant conservation

A novel mapping tool has been developed to identify where slugs are most likely to damage crops, enabling farmers to reduce pesticide use while safeguarding their yields. This advancement stems from an innovative research initiative led by the British On-Farm Innovation Network (BOFIN), aimed at tackling the persistent problem of slug infestations in agricultural fields.… Continue reading Putting slugs on the map: farmers pioneer precision crop protection


It looks like you shared excerpts from Positive News articles featuring a few uplifting environmental and social stories: 1. **Dogs as emotional beings** – Laura Cuaya discusses how dogs have evolved alongside humans to understand our expressions and cooperate, suggesting this recognition can improve how we communicate with and care for them. 2. **Ospreys breeding… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

Luke Holdsworth, born deaf and raised in a deaf family, did not experience live music until he was in his twenties. Today, he stands as one of the United Kingdom’s leading British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters at live music events, bringing the thrill of concerts to deaf audiences. His journey into this unique role highlights… Continue reading Bringing the thrill of live music to deaf audiences – with the help of air guitar

A fresh surge of young birdwatchers is revitalizing one of Britain’s oldest leisure activities, transforming it into one of the fastest-growing pastimes in the country. This resurgence is especially evident among Generation Z, who are embracing birdwatching with enthusiasm once thought rare in younger generations. Ben Smith, a 23-year-old bird enthusiast, describes his ideal day… Continue reading How birdwatching has become an unexpected hit with Gen Z

It looks like you shared excerpts from an article or news snippets covering three environmental and health-related topics: 1. **Sweden’s PFAS Ban by 2028** Sweden plans to ban PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in many consumer products starting January 2028. These chemicals are very persistent in the environment and linked to health risks, including some… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

This excerpt highlights successful community-based conservation efforts with a focus on lion protection and coexistence in Kenya and Tanzania. Some key points include: – **Lion Guardians Programme:** Operating for 20 years over 3,600 sq km, this program involves local Maasai communities in protecting lions, which has reduced lion killings by 90% and increased lion population… Continue reading A new measure of courage: how Maasai warriors became lion guardians

Conservation efforts in western Zambia have witnessed positive outcomes as local communities replace authentic leopard pelts with synthetic furs during traditional ceremonies. This cultural shift is credited with helping to curb poaching activities and support the recovery of leopard populations in the area. Leopards hold significant cultural and religious value, with their skins being an… Continue reading Leopards recover in Zambia as communities swap skins for synthetics

Recent studies highlight the significant potential of vast underwater seaweed forests in mitigating climate change by capturing and storing carbon. These coastal ecosystems, dominated by large seaweeds called macroalgae, absorb substantial amounts of atmospheric CO2. Earlier estimations suggested that annually between 4 million and 44 million tonnes of carbon originating from macroalgae sink to ocean… Continue reading Greenland sheds new light on underwater carbon sink