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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.
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.
Gill Kelley
Nov 10, 20242 min read
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Some good news from COP 28
Good news from COP28 does not just include the transition away from fossil fuels.
Gill Kelley
Dec 13, 20232 min read
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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...
Gill Kelley
Nov 16, 20232 min read
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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...
Gill Kelley
Oct 31, 20231 min read
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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.
Gill Kelley
Oct 25, 20232 min read
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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
Gill Kelley
Oct 13, 20233 min read
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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
Gill Kelley
Oct 11, 20231 min read
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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?
Beverley Morel
Sep 13, 20231 min read
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Carbon Sinking.
Carbon sinking is a huge topic. We can sink carbon into the earth and the sea, but too much carbon in the sea can have catastrophic effects
Beverley Morel
Sep 4, 20231 min read
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Climate Crisis
Sustainability specialists and scientists are saying that we are communicating climate change in a way that is too 'soft'. No-one wants...
Gill Kelley
Jul 24, 20231 min read
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Cambridge University boosts recycling
Cambridge University plans to be using new bins, 3D scanners and 22 miles (35km) of conveyor belts in a bid to increase recycling from...
Gill Kelley
Jul 24, 20231 min read
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Swapping “debt for nature” This is fantastic.
In April, Ecuador converted $1.6 billion (€1.5 billion) of its existing debt, with the help of the Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy Project...
Beverley Morel
Jul 17, 20231 min read
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Greenwashing crackdown continues. What a fantastic result!!!
“Gucci becomes the latest company to struggle with a high-profile environmental commitment based on offsetting” Adverts that claim...
Beverley Morel
Jul 3, 20231 min read
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Fantastic News! China leads the way in renewable energy...
China is on track to achieve its wind and solar power target 5 years ahead of time! According to an article in The Guardian today China...
Gill Kelley
Jun 29, 20231 min read
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Wilder Spaces
The Wildlife Trust has won a Gold Medal and 'Best in Show' for their garden which they say combines beauty with biodiversity. Estelle...
Gill Kelley
May 31, 20231 min read
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Renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions
As the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent, it's becoming clear that we need to take action to reduce our greenhouse...
Gill Kelley
May 22, 20231 min read
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Even my hair can be recycled!
So good to see that even my hairdresser (Hair Nature in Prayssac) is helping the planet. I love the idea that my hair can help protect...
Gill Kelley
May 13, 20231 min read
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Affordable travel - brilliant news!
How absolutely fabulous. Germany is bringing in a monthly 49€ travel ticket to cover rail, metro, trams and bus. Helping to combat...
Beverley Morel
Apr 25, 20231 min read
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London Marathon and Sustainability
It's 20 years today since I finished my one and only London Marathon, in the same year that Paula Radcliffe broke the women's record for...
Gill Kelley
Apr 23, 20231 min read
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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
Gill Kelley
Jan 10, 20231 min read
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