This is an excellent book, clearly written, informative and persuasive. The title echoes Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring,” and Goulson’s work suggests that although much has changed in the sixty years that have passed since the publication of that seminal text we have neither fully come to terms with its lessons …
What is ecology and who was the first ecologist? Considering both terms only came into existence in the late C19th , it might seem anachronistic to claim that Gilbert White was the first ecologist. The first use of the term ecology has been attributed to the German zoologist Haeckel! This …
by Hannah Gray. I recently visited Lahan with WaterAid Nepal to see first-hand where The Beacon Project has drilled new boreholes, provided new taps, renovated toilets and installed water treatment processes. I had seen the statistics about the project from my home office in the UK. Until visiting the project …
Net Zero policy has been a point of debate in the current Conservative party leadership contest. There is a strand of opinion that sees Net Zero as costly and damaging to Britain. This flies in the face of the evidence and international consensus. But where does the concept of Net …
Congratulations to BRF on getting £10000 to support further work on Messy Church Goes Wild. JRI people were very much involved in developing the first phase, which was co-led by our chair, Revd Dr Dave Gregory. BRF are excited to announce that Messy Church has received a new funding …
