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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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The facts and figures behind The Prince of Wales's programme to turn Sandringham fully organic
The Prince of Wales and his team have spent three years turning Sandringham into a fully-organic estate — an undertaking that he details in this week's Country Life magazine.
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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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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.
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Researchers discover concerning plastic ‘pebbles’ littering UK beaches
A study has revealed hidden plastic pollution on Britain’s coastline, in the form of pebble-like chunks known as pyroplastic.
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'She’s not someone you easily imagine in wellies': The challenges faced by Theresa Villiers, Defra's new chief
Country Life's columnist Agronomes chips in on the problems that await Theresa Villiers, the new Secretary of State in charge of the Department of the Environment, Fisheries and Rural Affairs.
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The rise of primitive sheep: Why our own Scottish sheep win top marks for milk, meat and conservation grazing
The hardy, multi-talented sheep from the Scottish isles, whose wool once kept royal legs warm, are coming into their own again as their conservation credentials and flavoursome, lean meat are being rediscovered. Kate Green reports.
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'There is real potential here... things we are already doing' — IPCC gets positive about climate change in latest report
We need to eat less meat and more plants if we're to control climate change, according to the IPCC — but there's every reason to think we can make huge, positive changes.
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Plastic-free supermarkets a step closer thanks to new scheme's popularity
The news comes as supermarkets report a 90% drop in the sale of single-use plastic bags.
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Today is 'Earth Overshoot Day', when every natural resource we use for the rest of 2019 can't be renewed
Environmental campaigners claim that Monday 29 July marks the date at which we'll have used more of the Earth's resources than we can put back.
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The things we need to do to save the planet, by Alan Titchmarsh, Minette Batters, David Bellamy and more
From cutting the population to growing insect-friendly plants, campaigners and commentators tell Rosie Paterson about the environmental issues that worry them most and what they’d do to save the planet.
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The five best electric cars you can buy today, no matter what you need
It doesn't matter if you need a sporty car, a city hatchback or a load-lugger with room for all the family — electric cars area already here in all shapes and sizes. Charles Rangeley-Wilson picks his favourites.
