…Until we deal with invasive species.In previously colonized countries, one mark on the landscape is rarely noticed but continues to negatively affect people in these areas: invasive plants. The scorch marks green over and people move on, however, the problem still persists and the fires will rage again until it is fixed. The devastating fires in Cape Town, South […]
Less than 1% of our freshwater reserves are available today, and it’s estimated that 80% of our wastewater – water polluted with chemicals and human waste – is returned to the environment. These are shocking facts that act as a poignant reminder of what our carelessness has achieved, and it’s harming every living thing on the planet. To protect precious […]
Foraging for wild mushrooms is becoming increasingly popular and anyone on a mushroom identification group will know that ‘pick-shaming’ (mentioning that someone should not have picked a mushroom that they won’t use) is guaranteed to attract harsh comments and even a removal from the group! While these groups are wonderful for knowledge-sharing and ensuring that mushrooms are correctly identified, they […]
The lungs of the Earth. So poignant as a virus that causes humans to experience deathly shortness of breath sweeps the world. Yet, as I write this at 10:30am, a deforestation counter shows that over 33 000 hectares of forest have been cut or burned across the world today. Forests are incredibly important to preserve as a means to […]
Bees are a common talking point in environmental and agricultural circles, and for good reason: 70 of the 100 crop species that feed 90% of the world’s population rely on pollination by bees. Besides this, honey bees make many important medicinal products that are used cross-culturally, including honey, beeswax, and propolis. The issue of Colony Collapse Disorder is massively increasing […]
