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Tag Archives: Environment
Reshuffles and real politics
Most of my writing has been tied up in recent weeks with putting together early drafts of my Lakes Project. But with a little bit of free time, I have been reflecting on the sale of Blencathra and the recent … Continue reading
Survey closed
I have now closed the survey and am hugely grateful to the 1044 people who took the time to complete it and share their opinions on the future of the Lakes. I am now working on analysis of the results and … Continue reading
Posted in Lake District Project
Tagged dissertation, Environment, Lake District, rewilding
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Questionnaire – amazing response and closing date
Just a quick post to say a huge thanks for the brilliant response I have had to the questionnaire. I am pleased to say that the current questionnaire count stands at an amazing 815, which is absolutely great, and has already exceeded … Continue reading
Posted in Lake District Project, The Environment
Tagged conservation, Environment, Lake District
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An important word, for the humble peat bog
An important word, for the humble peat bog… http://ow.ly/yS1PU
Posted in Lake District Project, The Environment
Tagged climate change, Environment, peat
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Time to start talking about positive Environmental messages
Time to start talking about positive messages and hope for the environment, a positive message from Chris Smith http://ow.ly/yJzo2
Early results
It’s very exciting to see the questionnaires coming back in, up to nearly 350 responses so far which really is an amazing start. Thanks so much to those who have filled it in and stopped to chat on my travels around … Continue reading
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Tagged conservation, dissertation, ecosystem services, Environment, hill farming, Lake District, rewilding
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Questionnaires up and running
First day in the new office, and it has to be said that it beats the dingy basement computer room where I have spent most of the last two weeks. First day as well out in the Lakes handing out … Continue reading
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Tagged conservation, Environment, environmental policy, hill farming, Lake District, Monbiot, rewilding, wildlife
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What the World Cup can teach us about saving the planet
Whilst most of my posts are environment related, I think for the next month I will mainly be thinking about football. I made a conscious decision ten days ago that I was going to allow myself to get excited about … Continue reading
Posted in The Environment, Uncategorized
Tagged climate change, Environment, FIFA, leadership, World Cup
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Should water drive the Lakes
A really interesting interview at United Utilities as part of my dissertation really got me thinking about the practical effects that a disconnection from nature can have in environmental policy. Having good quality, clean, drinking water running at will from … Continue reading
Posted in Lake District Project, The Environment
Tagged dissertation, Environment, Lake District, landscape, policy, water, water framework directive
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Week 1, leadership, being old and the rise of technology
The end of week one of being a student and a fascinating, exciting, intimidating and brilliant first week. Setting aside the crushing realisation of the volume and scope of the topic of environmental technology, and the more crushing realisation of … Continue reading
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Tagged Energy policy, Environment, environmental leadership
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Dom Hall - Journeys with a Purpose 