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The planetary benefits of a plant-based diet

The planetary benefits of a plant-based diet

All over the world natural habitats, from tropical rainforests to the open ocean, are being destroyed and countless species are facing extinction. Major drivers in this are industrial agriculture and overfishing of the seas, to provide food for the expanding human population. The current trends of massive erosion, topsoil loss and depleted fish populations (amongst many others) are clearly unsustainable and new solutions are required, to both provide food for everyone and ensure that natural habitats and biodiversity continue to thrive in the world.

This talk highlights the destructive impacts of our present day diet on the rest of the planet, and makes a strong case for the shift to plant-based diets as being the only sustainable way to feed a growing population. It also emphasises the opportunity that such a shift offers in terms of facilitating the large-scale ecological restoration and rewilding work that is essential if we want to pass on a healthy planet, capable of sustaining both humans and all other life, to future generations.

If you would like me to give this talk to a group or at an event, please contact me.

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My TEDx talk – Restoring the ancient Caledonian Forest.

TEDx TEDx – Restoring the Caledonian Forest

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News

  • The Nature Talks: Reconnecting People and Planet Now More Than Ever
  • Trees and Bees Conference 19 March 2021
  • Forests Forever perpetual calendar – a perfect gift for Christmas
  • New podcast on Empowerment
  • Caledonian Forest Engagement Diary for 2021 now available

I’m speaking at…

  • The Nature Talks: Reconnecting People and Planet Now More Than Ever – 3 February 2021–
    7 February 2021
  • Climate Action North - Trees and Bees Online Conference to celebrate International Day of Forests 2021 – 19 March 2021
  • A Rewilding Journey: Rewilding the World and Ourselves – 22 May 2021–
    29 May 2021

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I'm delighted to be giving a presentation about the Caledonian Forest and some of its species as part of this project to provide inspiration to primary school-age children about Nature. It's online on Saturday 23rd January at 5.00 pm.

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☮️ We believe that nuclear weapons are immoral, ineffective and expensive.

❌ In times of imposed Tory austerity, the £205 billion wasted on Trident would be far better spent on improving healthcare, education and building a better future for our children. https://twitter.com/CNDuk/status/1352534256396984320

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BIG news!

Our new polling with @Survation, just released, shows:

☮️ 77% of the UK public support a total global ban on nuclear weapons

☮️ 59% want the British government to sign the UN Nuclear Ban Treaty

#TPNW #nuclearban

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The Nuclear Ban Treaty is here!

For the first time, nuclear weapons are illegal under international law.

#nuclearban

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