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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

Nov 102 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

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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Does your holiday improve your relationship with Earth?

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

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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Minimise The Negative And Maximise The Positive - B Corp

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

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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Beverley Morel

Sep 4, 20231 min read

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

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Gill Kelley

Jul 24, 20231 min read

Climate Crisis

Sustainability specialists and scientists are saying that we are communicating climate change in a way that is too 'soft'. No-one wants...

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Gill Kelley

Jul 24, 20231 min read

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...

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Swapping “debt for nature” This is fantastic.

Beverley Morel

Jul 17, 20231 min read

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...

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Greenwashing crackdown continues. What a fantastic result!!!

Beverley Morel

Jul 3, 20231 min read

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...

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Fantastic News! China leads the way in renewable energy...

Gill Kelley

Jun 29, 20231 min read

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...

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Gill Kelley

May 31, 20231 min read

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...

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Renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions

Gill Kelley

May 22, 20231 min read

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...

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Gill Kelley

May 13, 20231 min read

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...

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Beverley Morel

Apr 25, 20231 min read

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...

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Gill Kelley

Apr 23, 20231 min read

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...

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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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