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Celebrating Our Local Eco-Heroes at the Environmental Champions Awards

Recently, I attended the Environmental Champions Awards hosted by the Three Rivers District Council (TRDC), and I am absolutely thrilled to share that I came home with a Highly Commended award! To say I was surprised is an understatement. When you are focused on doing your bit for the planet, you don’t really think about accolades – so to be recognised in this way by our local council is incredibly important to me.

But if I’m being completely honest, the highlight of the evening wasn’t the certificate itself. The real win is the fact that Three Rivers District Council has chosen to create, fund and host this awards competition in the first place – what a way to support our community.

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June 10, 2026
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Environment, Sustainable Travel

How Emperor Penguins Cool Their Own Skies

Penguins are brilliant indicators of the health of our planet. When you stand amongst the Snow Hill Emperor Penguin colony in Antarctica, it’s easy to realise that every single creature down there plays a vital role in keeping our fragile climate balanced.

Not so easy to visualise if you haven’t been! And with only about 1.7 million Antarctica visitors out of a global population of 8.3 billion, the odds are you haven’t had that chance. That is exactly why I see it as my role as an ‘ambassador’ for this extraordinary region to bring these vital stories directly to you.

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May 26, 2026
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Environment, Sustainable Travel

A Voice for the Wild: Celebrating Sir David Attenborough and the Hope of South Georgia

There are few voices that can instantly transport you from your living room to the edge of a frozen continent or the heart of a teeming jungle. For those of us dedicated to the preservation of our planet, Sir David Attenborough isn’t just a broadcaster; he is the heartbeat of the modern environmental movement.

As we celebrate both his 100th birthday and his extraordinary body of work, I’ve been reflecting on what his legacy means for my own journey – and specifically, for a place very close to my heart: South Georgia Island.

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May 7, 2026
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Environment, Sustainable Travel

Counting on the Future: Why South Georgia WildCounts is a Game-Changer

If you’ve been following my journey for a while, you know that my heart beats a little faster whenever we talk about South Georgia. This rugged, wind-swept UK Overseas Territory is often called the “Serengeti of the Southern Ocean,” and for good reason. It is a land of superlatives – home to millions of fur seals, towering albatrosses and those iconic – and personally my favourites! – bustling king penguin colonies.

But as a Trustee of the South Georgia Heritage Trust (SGHT), I know that beauty requires vigilance. Nature is resilient, but it isn’t invincible. That is why I am so thrilled to share our latest mission: South Georgia WildCounts.

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May 5, 2026
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Environment

Big News for Chorleywood: Give Your Blister Packs a Second Life!

If you’re anything like me, you probably have a little stash of empty medicine blister packs sitting in a kitchen drawer, whispering to you, “Don’t throw me in the bin!” We all know they can’t go into our kerbside recycling (please, don’t put them in there – it just gums up the works! ), but finding a place to recycle them hasn’t always been easy.

Well, the wonderful volunteers at Sustainable Three Rivers (S3R) have stepped in to save the day.

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April 20, 2026
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Environment

The Krill Conflict: Starving the Southern Ocean

Today, I need to talk about something that’s been weighing heavy on me – the “Krill Crisis.”

It’s easy to think of Antarctica as an untouched wilderness, but beneath the waves, a silent battle is unfolding. As we move through 2026, the status of Antarctic krill – those tiny, shrimp-like “superheroes” that hold the entire ecosystem together – has reached a critical tipping point.

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March 30, 2026
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Environment

Formula 1’s Green Flag: The Race for 100% Sustainable Fuel

If you’ve followed my journey through the icy silence of Antarctica or the sustainable gardens of Dove Park, you’ll know I’m a firm believer that sustainability isn’t a destination – it’s a series of deliberate, conscious choices.

Usually, I’m talking about the choices we make in the supermarket aisle or when picking a carbon-neutral expedition ship! But today, after reading a surprising article in the Guardian, I’m looking at a very different kind of “vessel” – the Formula 1 car.

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March 13, 2026
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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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Environment

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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