The vital signs of Mother Earth have long indicated that humanity is on borrowed time. We can no longer avoid the damage we have caused to the planet. A recent article in the Guardian highlights the damage we have caused. Is the damage reversible? When the world went into lockdown last year, I believed so. […]
Julian Assange Extradition Verdict “Win” Is A Life Sentence In The Making.
Whatever your thoughts on Julian Assange and his alleged crimes, it’s hard to deny that a once brilliant man has been broken by the very system he sought to bring to justice. As a non-practising lawyer from the UK, I have followed the proceedings with interest and concern, as the issue of liberty and freedom […]
250 Year Old Award Winning Wild Pear Tree Chopped Down In The Name Of Progress.
The countryside of rural England is a magical place, full of ancient woodlands and forests that are home to gentle creatures and wildlife such as badgers, foxes and rabbits. Indeed, the rolling hills and lush green lands of England are known and appreciated all over the world, having played the muse or backdrop in books, […]
F*ck The Patriarchy. We Can Work It Out.
In the last week alone, the world has borne witness to the absolute chaos of a country on the brink. The theatrics of the US politic system, a group of people that are meant to serve the people, has been too much to stomach. The vitriol and hatred between the left and right have been […]
Tree-Huggers Aren’t Hippies. They’re Mother-Loving Rebels.
If you, like me, love Mother Earth and hug a tree from time to time, I’m guessing you’ve been called a hippie at some point in your life. Yet, the origin of tree-hugging didn’t spring up from the peace-loving generation of the sixties or the later new-age movement. Tree-hugging began as a form of non-violent […]
He’s Back! UK Eco Activist “Swampy” Joins Tree Protectors Against HS2 High-Speed Train Line.
He’s back! UK eco-activist “Swampy” has joined the fight against HS2, the developers of a controversial high-speed train line running through rural England. The project has been described as a “vanity” project by protesters, despite the cost and loss of such a large amount of green space. Construction of the line, which will cut through […]
Rising From The Ashes. A Woman With Vision Creates Tiny Living Village.
When Briony left her emotionally-abusive marriage in 2016, she realised quickly how few affordable housing options there were for women like her. Living in rural Victoria, Australia meant her options were very limited. She moved five times over 18 months, each time somewhere cheaper until her last resort. She sold her meagre worldly possessions and […]