Global risk facts at COP27 flashing lights Following the inception of COP in Rio de Janeiro 30 years ago, delegates from nearly 200 countries have gathered this year in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The aim is to influence the global climate negotiations, and find new ways to keep climate change from spiralling out of control. Here are the highlights: Week One The first half of COP27 touched…
I am the chair of the Trade Committee of the Worshipful Company of Basketmakers and have been travelling around the UK looking at the work done growing willow, a staple need for Basketmakers. Initially it was a quest to see where basketry supplies came from as both Brexit and the escalating costs of logistics are creating new opportunities for home…
Blacksmithing is a dirty business. The burning of non-renewable fuels to increase the temperature of iron and steel to the levels required for forging has radically increased since the 18th Century and they continue to be used by blacksmiths today. We now know beyond doubt that our planet is in crisis due to global warming. It is therefore vital that…