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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.
What is Choline?
The nutrient choline is essential for human health, yet most people know very little about this crucial compound. Let's find out more.
Beverley Morel
Sep 12, 20231 min read
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Recycling Used Coffee Grounds
Before you throw your used coffee grounds into the bin let's look at some of the ways they can be reused around the house and garden.
Beverley Morel
Sep 7, 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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Mud, glorious mud!
Building a mud house is probably the healthiest activities I have ever taken part in. It's good for the body - mentally and physically!
Beverley Morel
Aug 31, 20231 min read
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What went right in June!
June was a pretty awesome month with plenty of positive news. Read all about it in our roundup of Good News headlines!
Beverley Morel
Aug 30, 20232 min read
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Shaping the future of big cities
The LIFE Green Heart project in Toulouse may shape the future for other cities and help reduce the rising temperatures during a heatwave
Beverley Morel
Aug 23, 20231 min read
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Green Weddings
A low carbon, sustainable and biodegradable fabric beautiful enough to use for a wedding dress. What a wonderful idea!
Ailsa Reynolds
Aug 22, 20231 min read
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Costa Rica - an inspiration
Costa Rica is an inspiring example of a country under serious threat from climate change that is acting to reduce its impact on the planet.
Ailsa Reynolds
Aug 17, 20231 min read
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Emission-free flights?
King Charles' 2035 challenge and the New Whittle Laboratory, researching ways to accelerate the drive to Net Zero with emission-free flights
Beverley Morel
Aug 16, 20231 min read
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Rewilding
John David of Treehugger defined rewilding as “giving the land back to wildlife and wildlife back to the land”. But what does it achieve?
Ailsa Reynolds
Aug 9, 20231 min read
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Moon gardening
How many of us use the moon as a guide to our gardening practices? Moon gardening is fascinating but how does it work?
Beverley Morel
Aug 8, 20231 min read
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Preserving Your Garden Produce
Frozen, pickled, canned, dehydrated. What to do with an abundance of home-grown fruit and vegetables?
Beverley Morel
Aug 1, 20231 min read
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Bees, bees and more bees
I don’t think we can ever have too many positive stories about Bees. This one is about a project in the Bronx, New York. Read more here
Beverley Morel
Jul 26, 20231 min read
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Washed or unwashed eggs?
The more natural products we can use the better for everyone. Should eggs be kept in a fridge or out? Should they be washed or dirty?...
Beverley Morel
Jul 25, 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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Healthy soil = healthy planet
Anyway in which we can improve the soil quality helps to prevent climate change. This is a simple list of soil, seeds, plants and stuff...
Beverley Morel
Jul 19, 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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Methane. Is there an answer?
It may seem a negative story but the positive is that it is so easy to make things better. This article focus’s on Methane leaks from...
Beverley Morel
Jul 12, 20231 min read
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Summer fun with the young
What to do with the kids? Get the prep in now so you are ready. This is such a lovely project, easy to do and drives a big conversation...
Beverley Morel
Jul 11, 20231 min read
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