Tag Archives: flood
Flooding misery is a wake-up call
Living near one of the country’s mightiest rivers, you can’t help but develop a healthy respect for the elemental forces. This week, walking along the River Tyne, I’ve watched it change overnight from its usual, relatively placid guise, into a … Continue reading
Simon Reeve’s revelations
Allow your mind to conjure up images of the Indian Ocean, what does it see? Beautiful beaches, clear waters and coral reefs perhaps. If you did the same for Madagascar, one of the largest islands in the world, what do you see now? Dense … Continue reading
Our woods and their wildlife: symptoms of a planet under pressure
It’s felt more like summer than spring recently. Basking in such unseasonal temperatures has been so enjoyable, it feels churlish to put a damper on things by mentioning climate change. However, recent European research has shown some worrying trends. Birds … Continue reading
