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Environmental issues are crucial because they impact human health, economies, biodiversity, and climate stability. They threaten vulnerable communities, demand global cooperation, and require ethical responsibility. Addressing these challenges is essential for long-term sustainability, technological innovation, and ensuring a habitable planet for future generations.

Total posts in category: 35

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Hedgehog Awareness Week: How can we make our world hedgehog friendly?

Hedgehogs are a quintessential part of British wildlife and can be found across England and Wales both in the countryside and urban areas. But they’re also one of the most threatened species due to habit loss and lack of food; in 2020 they were put on IUCN Red List as vulnerable to extinction in Great […]

07/05/2024

Environment Careers

5 Career Options in the Environment and Land Industry

For those who are captivated by the natural world and the creatures that inhabit it, a career working in the environment industry can be an incredibly fulfilling choice. Whether you’re driven by a passion for conservation, a fascination with animal behaviour, or a desire to make a positive impact on the environment, there are numerous […]

26/10/2023

Countryside and Environment

Why Join the Environment Industry?

Working in the countryside is a worthwhile ambition if you’re looking for the chance to turn your passion for environmental issues and wildlife into a rewarding, lifelong career. Rapidly changing eco-systems and ongoing environmental challenges mean that more people are taking an interest in what we can do to safeguard our planet than ever before. […]

08/08/2022

Environmental sustainability in Veterinary Practice

20+ Ideas to Boost Environmental Sustainability in Your Veterinary Practice

As veterinary professionals, we have a natural compassion for living creatures and the natural world. From LED light bulbs to recyclable paper, every veterinary practice has scope to reduce its environmental impact, whatever the size or budget. We want to share some simple ideas for eco-friendly ventures you could implement in your veterinary practice. Read […]

24/04/2020

rabbit awareness week

Rabbits aren’t just for Easter

With Easter on its way many people are swept up in springtime traditions such egg hunts and Easter bonnets. Alongside this there is of course the ‘Easter Bunny’. With rabbits being one of the most popular pets within the UK it can frequently be a time of year where rabbit sales soar, however did you […]

16/04/2019

rabbit awareness week

Rabbit Awareness Week – How can you improve your rabbit’s health?

This year, Rabbit Awareness Week are focusing their efforts around selective feeding and why all owners should make the change from a muesli to a high-quality hay based diet. More muesli, less nutrition So why should owners be moving their rabbits away from a muesli based diet? Muesli is very sugary and high in starch, […]

02/06/2018

carrot or cake to improve mental health

Carrot or Cake to improve your mental health?

While we know that eating a healthy, well balanced diet helps to keep us in shape physically, have you ever considered the effects eating more fruit and veg has on our mental health? A recent study by the University of Otago found that people who eat more uncooked fruit and vegetables have fewer symptoms of […]

03/05/2018

Britain's hedgehogs

What is the state of Britain’s hedgehogs?

Whilst there is great concern about the decreasing numbers of Britain’s hedgehogs, campaigns such as Hedgehog Street are actively doing what they can in order to stop this decline, and it seems to be working! Although the species has declined, recently the rate of decline has seen to be slowing down, and where hedgehogs can […]

12/02/2018

Working in the Countryside: Is it for you?

Trees of green, red roses too…isn’t nature wonderful? If you find yourself fascinated by what the natural world has got to offer us, the environmental industry is sure to have a role that will peak your interest. From conservation work and environmental research, to countryside management and jobs in education: the opportunities are endless – […]

24/07/2017

Save £129 on Countryside and Environment course fees!

Save £129 on the City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Countryside and Environment if you enrol before 30 September 2017! If you love being outdoors, are interested in the environment around you and are fascinated by wildlife and different habitats, why not learn more? Who knows, it may even be the start of a […]

21/07/2017