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Small Changes Make a Big Difference
It's easy to get so caught up in the doom and gloom about climate change. That's why here at Be a Hummingbird we (Beverley, Ailsa and myself, Gill) decided to focus on the positive steps. Because even small steps, to try and mitigate the worst impacts of climate change, are making a big difference.
Gill Kelley
Jan 10, 20231 min read
Welcome to 'Be a Hummingbird'
It's easy to get so caught up in the doom and gloom about climate change. That's why we focus on positive small steps that make a difference
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Gill Kelley
Nov 10, 20242 min read
We know there are elephants...
The hummingbird teaches us that persistence and commitment to our cause, no matter how daunting it may seem, can inspire others to join in.
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Gill Kelley
Jun 11, 20243 min read
Sustainable Living Hacks: Easy Ways to Go Green in Your Daily Life
Are you looking to reduce your environmental impact and live a more sustainable lifestyle? At Be a Hummingbird/Lot Climate Café we...
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Gill Kelley
Jun 11, 20242 min read
The Climate Change Conundrum: Unraveling the Truth Behind Conflicting Headlines
Climate change is a topic that has attracted significant attention in recent years, with a growing awareness of the environmental...
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Gill Kelley
Dec 13, 20232 min read
Some good news from COP 28
Good news from COP28 does not just include the transition away from fossil fuels.
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Gill Kelley
Nov 16, 20232 min read
Does your holiday improve your relationship with Earth?
I read a thought provoking article recently - it's straightforward enough to question the journey I take to a holiday destination, but...
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Gill Kelley
Nov 4, 20232 min read
Shopping Centre where everything is recycled!
This Shopping Centre was set up in 2015 in Sweden, and the BBC news item you can access at the end of this Blog is from 2019, but is...
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Gill Kelley
Oct 31, 20231 min read
Sustainability, food and technology
I missed the Climate Cafe meeting in September which focused on food. However, a combination of my three passions (as well as family of...
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Gill Kelley
Oct 25, 20232 min read
How Green Is Your Pension?
What are your pension provider's investing in? Ways to ensure that your pension provider is committed to sustainable and ethical investing.
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Gill Kelley
Oct 22, 20233 min read
5 Key Factors for Choosing Sustainable Companies
Conscious Consumers: the 5 key factors to consider when choosing a company to buy from, to ensure that they are truly sustainable.
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Gill Kelley
Oct 16, 20233 min read
Guardians of the Earth - How Trees Keep the World Safe
Once upon a time, in a world facing a climate crisis, an incredible army of silent, green giants stood as the Earth's protectors.
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Gill Kelley
Oct 13, 20233 min read
Minimise The Negative And Maximise The Positive - B Corp
In a world that is increasingly aware of the environmental and social challenges we face, businesses to be more responsible and sustainable
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Gill Kelley
Oct 11, 20231 min read
Prince William Shares Our Philosophy
In a recent speech, Prince William showed that he shared our Hummingbird philosophy - that people need a sense of hope - not doom and gloom
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Beverley Morel
Oct 4, 20231 min read
Time to Be Positive or Accept the Facts
7 out of 10 consumers are willing to change for sustainability. Whoopee! That sounds like great positive news. But is it?
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Beverley Morel
Oct 3, 20231 min read
Pesticides - How to Wash Fruit & Veg
Washing Fruit and Vegetables Reduces Exposure to Harmful Pesticides One thing that we can all be responsible for is our own health and...
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Beverley Morel
Sep 27, 20231 min read
Eco-anxiety Is Real
Eco-anxiety is defined as "a chronic fear of environmental doom". It affects many people so let's try and help with more eco-positive news
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Beverley Morel
Sep 26, 20231 min read
Healthy food. Healthy body. Healthy mind
Glutathione - the impressive health benefits of this vital antioxidant and how to make sure you are getting enough of it from good sources.
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Beverley Morel
Sep 20, 20232 min read
3 Quick Positive Reads
Positive Global News. The media has an important role to play and it's our job to share with you truthful articles to show there is hope.
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Beverley Morel
Sep 19, 20231 min read
Dirty Dozen and Healthy Fifteen
Dirty dozen or clean, healthy, pesticide-free fifteen. It doesn't sound like a difficult decision - until you see what's on the list
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Beverley Morel
Sep 13, 20231 min read
What To Do To Help Our Planet
Most of us are already taking lots of steps to help prevent the climate crises but what else can you do to help save the planet?
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