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A simply stunning eco home near Henley-on-Thames that offers state of the art living in an unspoilt rural environment
Traditionalists look away – or rather, don't — as we're sure Ossicles will capture the hearts (or at the very least instil a sense of admiration) of even the most die-hard anti-modernists amongst us.
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Feargal Sharkey: From Top of the Pops to crusading for Britain's rivers
Feargal Sharkey, one of the most recognisable pop voices of the 1970s and 1980s, talks to Country Life about his life, his passion for fishing, and how campaigning for clean rivers has become an obsession.
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As woodland is booming, and planting trees has become the right thing to do — with both heart and head
Investing in woodland has never been more popular, and the reasons are as much about sustainability as they are commercial. Carla Passino explains more.
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Farming for our futures: The full story of How The Prince of Wales turned Sandringham organic
Over the past year, we have documented the Sandringham estate’s move to a fully organic enterprise. Here, The Prince of Wales tells Paula Lester why farming naturally and sustainably is so vital for the soil, wildlife and our own health.
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Curious Questions: What do all the different recycling symbols mean?
Figuring out what recycling symbols tell us about can and can’t be recycled can feel as if you’re trying to decipher the Da Vinci code. Rosie Paterson decodes nine of the most frequently used symbols.
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Where to find the 30 ladybirds hidden in this week's issue of Country Life magazine
Every week in Country Life, we put a ladybird on the front cover. For the 19 May 2021 issue — our sustainability special — we've hidden 30 of them throughout the magazine.
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10 beautiful and thought-provoking pictures of the oceans to remind us all what's at stake
Sir David Attenborough recently said 'The oceans power of regeneration is remarkable — if we just offer it the chance.' It effects every living thing on earth — from the air we breathe, to the weather and climate — and it's never been more at stake than it is now.
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Can we make our houses Green? The huge battle we face to make our properties fit for a carbon-neutral world
Decarbonising the UK housing stock is one of the biggest challenges the country faces. Carla Passino investigates.
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Trees For Tomorrow: Join Country Life as we plant thousands of trees
To celebrate the 125th anniversary of Country Life’s launch in 1897, we have joined forces with Charles Stanley Wealth Managers and Forestry England to create the Trees For Tomorrow initiative. Together we aim to plant at least 1897 trees to mark this milestone in our history.
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10 sustainability myths busted, and six things you can do to make a real difference
'It is the greatest of all mistakes to do nothing because you can only do a little — do what you can,’ wrote Sydney Smith some two centuries ago, but his words are the perfect reason why we should all do what we can to save the planet. The problem is that it's hard to know just what to do; Jonathan Self pores through the confusing and sometimes contradictory information to help.
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In Focus: A sculptor creating 21st century art from the detritus of 20th century life
You're more likely to find artist James Wild hunting through a scrapyard than to find him among the normal haunts of artists, as he seeks materials and inspiration for his work. Lilias Wigan reports.
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60 simple sustainability tips to make your home, garden and life better
We spoke to experts to get their tips on practical steps we can all make to live a more sustainable life in all areas of our homes and gardens.
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The solar panels that will work even in Britain's appalling weather
A team based in one of the sunniest places on the planet claims to have invented a new type of solar panel which they claim can produce electricity even in the rainy, cloudy climate of Britain.
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Jason Goodwin: 'My own predictions would be for the return of fountain pens and safety razors'
Jason Goodwin suspects that shag carpets may not be making a comeback, but praises the few things that Brexit could bring to our doorsteps – especially those which significantly lessen our environmental impact.
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Airlines under fire for 'tankering', as planes burn tonnes of extra fuel in order to save a few pounds
A BBC Panorama programme has unveiled a widespread practice where airlines load their aeroplanes with extra fuel to avoid having to refill at more expensive airport—thus producing more emissions than necessary to operate each flight.
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Jason Goodwin: 'Insofar as anything made of stainless steel can be considered a member of the family, I loved that pan like a brother'
Our spectator columnist Jason Goodwin dons his cape and ventures off to save the planet, one lifetime guarantee frying pan at a time.
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Rewilding project aims to restore white stork species in Southern England
Private landowners and conservation charities are working to restore a population of at least 50 breeding pairs by 2030.
