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February 2026

Environment

Detective Work from 400 Miles Up: Tracking Antarctica’s Icons with “Penguin Poop”

In my previous post, I talked about the incredible feat of mapping the mountains and canyons hidden beneath Antarctica’s ice. But as I learned during Dr. Peter Fretwell’s presentation, some of the most vital work the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) carries out, involves looking at what is happening right on the surface.

While the bedrock mapping tells us how the ice might move, Dr. Fretwell’s “Wildlife From Space” project tells us how the animals are coping. And it all starts with something rather unexpected: penguin poop.

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February 26, 2026
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Your Pocket Guide to Sustainable Fish & Meat in UK Supermarkets – Part 2

Sustainable eating shouldn’t require a degree in marine biology or environmental science. This essential pocket guide serves as your compass through the supermarket, offering clear alternatives and ‘best-in-class’ swaps for your favourite proteins. Save this to your camera roll and carry it with you – because every mindful decision in the meat and fish aisle is a step toward a more resilient food system.

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February 20, 2026
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Your Guide to Sustainable Fish & Meat in UK Supermarkets – Part 1

Chatting to my friend Rosie Deegan, Elouise Makes (sustainable, ethical jewellery), about salmon – wild or farmed, which to buy for our own health and that of the planets? Well we were both confused! Step into any UK supermarket, and you’re faced with a dizzying array of logos, labels, and claims, especially when it comes to fish and meat. What do they all mean? Can you really trust them?

There is a LOT of information on this topic, so this a two-parter. This guide break’s down the key sustainability marks you’ll encounter, explains their reliability offering practical tips for conscious shopping. Part 2: a Shoppers Pocket Guide with a list of ‘sustainable swaps’.

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February 10, 2026
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The High Stakes of Mapping Antarctica’s Hidden World

Deep beneath the vast, white expanse of Antarctica lies a world few will ever see – a landscape of jagged mountain ranges, deep-cut canyons, and ancient valleys. For decades, scientists have been working to “peel back” the ice to understand what lies beneath. Recently, a monumental milestone was reached with the release of Bedmap3, the most detailed map of the Antarctic continent to date.

I was fortunate enough to attend a presentation by Dr. Peter Fretwell where he shared some of the results of this groundbreaking work. Listening to the sheer scale of the data collected by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and their international partners, it’s clear that this research is far more than a cartographic achievement. It is a vital tool for understanding our planet’s future. What I love about this type of research is it’s all about facts with little hype and conjecture!

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February 1, 2026
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