Dear Scottish Parliament,
I am writing to commend you for your efforts to address the problems of climate change in the past year. I would imagine that this one of the more unusual letters you will receive this year; we as society are eager to criticise our governments but often too reluctant to provide support and More…
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The Scottish Parliament – A true world leader?
Thursday, December 31st, 2009The planet vs your fork
Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 Dear Gordon Brown, leaders of the developed world, and people of the West,
With the planet descending into climate chaos and so many people around the world suffering because of it, we in the West really need to change our behaviour so that other people (as let’s face it, the third world is much more affected More…
To the children of the world – our future
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009To the children of the world,
You may not be a world leader in the conventional sense of the word, but to me you are the true leaders.Never lose your innocence, your wonder or your love. You are born from love and you bring a purity and awareness into the world that can heal our planet More…
Do Something Extraordinary
Friday, December 11th, 2009To World Leaders at the Climate Change talks in Copenhagen
Do Something ExtraordinarySometimes people do extraordinary things.
Recently the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded a Nobel Peace Prize to someone who hadn’t achieved anything – except, that is, to do something “extraordinary”. The Nobel Committee recognised the “extraordinary efforts” of President Obama “to strengthen international diplomacy and More…
Make A Difference Campaign #7 – Fight Climate Change now
Monday, October 12th, 2009Following the news of Greenpeace volunteers scaling up to the Parliament roof in order to bring home a message about Climate Change, I thought it was a good time to turn the Make A Difference Campaign towards this big issue.
As most of you will probably be aware in December this year, there is a global More…
Dear Leaders of the World
Friday, September 4th, 2009Dear Leaders of the World
It matters not which country or communities you are leading, nor how you managed to get there or whether you are in power or opposition.
Indeed your politics are of no concern to me, nor your creed or your religious views.
All that matters is your humanity, your empathy and your compassion.
And More…
Resilience and Climate Change Event – London 3rd October
Thursday, August 20th, 2009This Resurgence’s biggest gathering of the year and will provide a platform for positive debate leading up to December’s Copenhagen Climate Summit.
Resilience and Climate Change will take place on in London on 3rd October and brings together some of the UK’s most powerful environmental organisations.
Supported by Greenpeace, The Green Alliance and The Green Party – More…
British Food Security: how can we reduce our reliance on water and fertilizer?
Monday, August 10th, 2009The British Government has published a report on its assessment of threats to British food security.
As well as raising concerns about the depletion of fish stocks, the report also shows that food security is being threatened by water shortages, by the rising costs of fertiliser (linked to the rising costs of oil), and by the More…
The Age of Stupid: time for change
Monday, March 16th, 2009I was intrigued to know what an average old girl like me would think about the new eco film The Age of Stupid, so when an invitation arose to attend the Premiere in Cambridge, I jumped at the chance.
And I am glad I did.
It was a hard hitting film set in the 2055, with Pete More…
60 years on from the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights –
Wednesday, December 10th, 200810th December 2008 – today’s 60th anniversary of the United Nation’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights has been chosen as an appropriate springboard for addressing the growing crisis of global climate change. Choosing to launch a campaign for a UN Universal Declaration of Planetary Rights on this significant date is hoped to encourage people to More…
