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Was COP26 a cop out?
Despite the obvious shortcomings there are three big reasons why COP26 still gave us hope...
Why are the local elections important for wildlife?
When you vote in local elections you could give councillors the power to make decisions that will not only help local people, but also tackle the climate and ecological emergencies.
What are microplastics and why are they so harmful?
Marine Champion Natalie Harris talks tiny plastics and the extraordinary amount of damage they can do to our marine ecosystems.
What is the climate crisis and how does it impact Hampshire and the Isle of Wight?
Global warming, climate change, climate crisis, climate breakdown, and climate emergency are all terms which describe the greatest challenge facing our world. Sienna Somers explains what it means…
Nature reserve on the Isle of Wight declared Nationally Important for dragonflies
Newchurch Moors Nature Reserve has been recognised as a Site of National Importance thanks to its population of scarce chaser dragonflies.
Why the Isle of Wight?
The importance of green space
Populations are changing and more of us than ever now live in cities or urban environments. For many people this means less access to green space, as these developments have grown with little…
The importance of ivy
Ivy has an image problem. For decades people have believed that ivy damages buildings and is a parasite to trees with little wildlife benefit. All this could not be further from the truth.
What’s in a name?
Scientific names often reveal interesting facts about the evolutionary history of the species. Here’s a closer look at some of the more interesting scientific names for British wildlife.
What is bottom trawling?
What is a Nudibranch?
Nudibranchs, also known as sea slugs, are much like their land-based relatives that you may spot in your garden. But, unlike your regular garden slug, the nudibranch can incorporate the stinging…