Congratulations to Guernsey Year 13 student Isabella Lee for winning a UK wide competition to design a poster to spread awareness of climate change. The poster, along with others will be displayed at shopping centres and gyms across the UK.The other posters can be viewed...
Today’s theme FORESTS, LAND USE CHANGE AND AGRICULTURE (Nature and Oceans Day) About one-quarter of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions come from agriculture, forestry and other land-use, highlighting the urgency to act for more sustainable food systems.Twenty-six nations set out new commitments to change their agricultural policies...
"The greatest threat to the future of our planet is APATHY"...
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...
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...
A nature walk around the Jerbourg cliffs led by Nature Guernsey, the Pollinators Project and part of Les Bourgs 30 Ways to Help Gsy Wildlife. On an overcast but warm June morning, a group of keen nature lovers met in Jerbourg carpark. Armed with sweep...
The orchid fields are looking lovely. I couldn't find anywhere to park nearby- you have to park on the costal road and walk in, so if you can go by bus, foot or bike then that would be better. You should easily spot the kestrels who...
On 12th June at Rocquaine Beach, the Clean Earth Trust put on a serious of activities, lectures, sand sculpture and of course a beach clean to celebrate World Oceans Day. Sarah from La Société came along to do some rock pooling. Guernsey press report hereVraic Man and...