Methane
Short term gains in the fight to save the planet can be gained from stopping methane entering the atmosphere. Some sources we can directly control. Its is fact that Carbon…
Is Biomass a Sustainable Fuel ?
Lets ask the question; “Is Biomass a sustainable fuel” ? There is a good biomass case study right on our doorstep here in Yorkshire. Drax power station. Drax was responsible…
What we now know about climate change
What we now know about climate change is all good solid science. Predictions indicating what might happen in the future vary. We are now absolutely certain the 1.5 degree target…
Trawling
New Scientist – Bottom Trawling. The article that jumped out last night. I now wont be eating fish caught by bottom trawling. My overarching concern about trawling is the utter…
Ghost Bats
Ghost Bats are under serious threat. This highlights a huge issue that the human race has in the fight against climate change. Entitlement. We must change our attitudes on land…
Am I entitled to buy an SUV
If I am asked “Am I Entitled to Buy an SUV” what should my reply be? The answer is that it is good to ask the question. We don’t believe…
Two Rivers
Firstly the two rivers to which I refer are the Severn and the Trent. Secondly there is a water authority with a similar name. No other country in the world…
Crofting may hold the answer
This post explores whether crofting may be the answer to farming with beef and sheep. Why ? Firstly it is important to state that crofting is a man made farming…
Our Earth and Leaf World Explained
Our Earth and Leaf world explained – a very warm welcome to our project. If you like what you see you can sign up for our email alerts and newsletters.…
Planting trees is not enough
Why is it that simply planting trees is not enough. Firstly, a farmer is the right person to be planting trees on a farm. Secondly, the right person to look…
Inspiring People and Awesome Organisations
These inspiring people and awesome organisations have encouraged us to form the Earth and Leaf Community Interest Company and do something positive in the farming sector. Number One The inspiring…
La Nina Returns
La Nina returns. El Nino is over. If correct then this is fantastic news for the planet and for the Amazon rainforest. IF it cools the oceans as it usually…
Why is it raining so much ?
Why is it raining so much? It’s very simple. Global warming! Warmer air holds more water vapour. As a result there is more water up there and eventually it has…
The Future of Farming
The Future of Farming Use this space to provide your website visitors with a brief description on what to expect before clicking on a section title.
Sheep Farming in Wales
Sheep farming in Wales has shaped the whole nation environmentally. Why? Because a lot of upland Wales is unsuitable for any other type of farming. I have spent quite a…
Cow’s Milk
Cow’s milk is the most consumed dairy product in the world by volume and in the UK is cheaper than bottled water. https://www.dcfc.co.uk Founder of Earth and Leaf – Iain…
Worthy of Debate (Research) (R)
https://www.popsci.com/sahara-desert-drought-humans/ Did goats cause the desertification of the Sahara? We don’t think so, but it is possible. Lets explore the subject. Post your thoughts! What we do know is that…
Green-washing at Drax
Last year Ofgem committed to investigating apparent Green-washing Drax: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/may/31/ofgem-investigation-drax-compliance-biomass-renewable-energy-subsidy-scheme Here is a little of the detail from the BBC Panorama investigation. Once the program becomes available it will feature…
Green-washing
Radio 5 this morning, 7th February 2024 featured a discussion on flying and private jets. A listener messaged in to say “Ive planted over 1000 trees so I will fly…
If Action is not Taken ….
A report today by the Office for Environmental Protection states; “If action is not taken England risks an irreversible spiral of decline in its nature” Here’s the report from World…