May 2024

The arresting burnt (tip) orchid is the county flower of Wiltshire.  We went hunting for it the other day on Salisbury Plain at a remote site we know where it can be found.  We were not disappointed.  Although the site...

Back in January I confessed to having become something of a net zero sceptic.  I wrote: "I am unconvinced that the present (and next) UK government policies and plans around cutting greenhouse gas emissions will be effective or cost-effective.  I...

The well known Green Party MP, Caroline Lucas, is stepping down as an MP at the next election.  She's going to become a death doula.  This daunting but hugely worthwhile role might just be easier than trying to survive Green...

That's the sound coming from Whitehall as civil servants congratulate each other on their ability to cut the prices of new battery electric cars – BEVs – with reductions of around 20% now being reported as manufacturers struggle to sell...

Alas, all is not well in North Britain.  It used to be said, and not just by North Brittons it should be noted, that they did things differently up there, did them better – and did them yesterday; that is,...