Now is "the time for action" on climate change.Create a "safer, stabler future" for the planet.‘Act now for our children.’.If the world does not "get serious about climate change today, it will be too late for our children to do so tomorrow""the world is looking...
What do we need to achieve at COP26? 1. Secure global net zero by mid-century and keep 1.5 degrees within reachCountries are being asked to come forward with ambitious 2030 emissions reductions targets that align with reaching net zero by the middle of the century.To deliver on...
Climate change is humanity's greatest challenge as it will radically affect the environment of our planet.This booklet puts this massive global issue into a local context. It is happening on the island and the effects on our lives and the Bailiwick's environment can be seen...
The amount of carbon dioxide (and methane) that you, as a consequence of your lifestyle or your organisation release into the atmosphere, by you going about your normal daily routines, is called your CARBON FOOTPRINT. It is usually measured in kg of carbon dioxide. Your life...
The amount of carbon dioxide that you, as a consequence of your lifestyle or your organisation release into the atmosphere, by you going about your normal daily routines, is called your CARBON FOOTPRINT. It is usually measured in kg of carbon dioxide, although when measuring...
What is a greenhouse gas? Our planet is surrounded by layers of different gases which we collectively call an atmosphere. Some of these gases absorb reflected heat (infrared radiation) from the Earth and this warms the atmosphere up. These gases are called greenhouse gases because, using...
SquirrelsThere are no squirrels on Guernsey but there are two types on the mainland.Squirrels live in dreys and eat fruit, vegetables and nuts. They are vegetarian.They are a type of rodent.Grey Squirrelsimage credit: The Woodland TrustPopulation about 2.5 million. Introduced by the Victorians from North...
Do you really need a new folder? Why don't you take an old one from last year and recover it. When I was at school ( a trillion years ago) the first homework that we were set was to cover our exercise books which I did...
Jellyfish have drifted in the Earth’s oceans for more than 500 million years and rare fossils have been found that predate dinosaurs. There are over 4000 known species and maybe more. Some new species have recently been identified in the Atlantic ocean. What are jellyfish? Despite their...
The bus is being trialed across the island. Credit: States of Guernsey It was good to hear in the news today that an electric bus is being trialled in Guernsey. That would be fantastic for both a reduction in greenhouse gases and in pollution emissions if...