Since the beginning of November, every email, every social media advert, every shop window has been like the Big Bad Wolf, lurking behind a bush and whispering in my ear, “Would you like to buy this?” … “Go on, you know you want to.” … “It’s cheap, so cheap!” But…
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Why Is Killing Someone a Crime But Fracking Is Not?
Last week, Dirceu Kruger, a Brazilian cattle rancher, was ordered to pay $50 million for destroying part of the Amazon. He destroyed 5,600 hectares of land in the Amazonian municipalities of Boca do Acre and Lábrea over the years. He used chainsaws to clear vegetation first, then set fires to…
He Didn’t Win the Lottery. He Just Saw a Caspian Plover
I have been following the @birddetective account on Instagram for a while. The account belongs to Emin Yoğurtçuoğlu, who is a bird watcher, nature photographer, traveller, and ecologist. The people I most envy and admire in life are those who succeed in turning their passions into businesses. When I say…
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Natural Capital 101
I am out of my depth, but let’s wing it! I’m not an expert in environmental economics, but I strongly feel the need to highlight the importance of safeguarding clean air, fresh water, fertile soil, and healthy forests. I want to talk about why it’s really important to keep these…