Green

Taking the train is a great way to travel. It’s more environmentally friendly, you get to see the countryside and you can be productive (I’m writing this on a train). »

“It is time to act decisively. My message to governments is clear: tax pollution; end fossil fuel subsidies; and stop building new coal plants. »

If you are in the EU then tomorrow is your chance to vote. Make sure that you take the time to exercise your democratic right. »

It’s May Day but for the planet it’s more of a Mayday (from m’aider, French for ‘help me’). In the almost 30 years since this famous photo was taken we haven’t made enough progress to avert a climate crisis. »

Sir David Attenborough’s latest documentary, Climate Change: The Facts was, as expected, both excellent and terrifying. It’s available on iPlayer but you’ll need a VPN (that the BBC haven’t blocked) to watch it if you’re outside the UK (or you could try YouTube). »

I’ve previous written at length on the climate crisis and what we can do about it. If you want a long read then you can take a look at my four-part “trilogy” (1, 2, 3 & 4) but to make the message easier to spread I’ll try to condense it down into a short simple idea. »

To celebrate world vegan day tomorrow (and halloween today) I’ve devised this completely plant-based flapjack recipe. I’m no Rahul but I’ve bake-tested it and, although I may not get a handshake, I’ve confirmed that it won’t last long (even though it keeps well). »

The moral of this story is don’t update your mobile apps. Turn off auto-update and only manually update if apps stop working, if you really want a new feature or if there is a security patch. »