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…
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…
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…
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…