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Why is Soil so Important

WEBBy absorbing amounts of rain water, soil can prevent flooding. Soil also helps protect the planet from climate change. When plants turn the sun’s light into a source of food using …

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Meat Free Mondays

WEBIn the UK we eat 25 - 50% more meat than is recommended by the World Health Organisation. Eating a lot of red and processed meat can increase the risk of some …

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What is Heathland

WEBHeathland is the name given to wide open landscapes dominated by low-growing shrubs, such as gorse, heather and the heathland grasses that give it its name. Heathland has …

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Birds in the City

WEBThe three commonest city birds are the starling, sparrow and pigeon. They are three very adaptable species, always ready to exploit a potential food source or a suitable nest site. …

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Meat Free Mondays

WEBIntroduction. Meat Free Monday is all about reducing the amount of meat we consume because of its health and environmental benefits. An easy way to start is to cut meat …

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Rainforests Why are They Important

WEBRainforests have been known as the “lungs of the world” due to their contribution in providing about 20% of the world’s oxygen. The forests and soil also lock away carbon, …

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Rabbits and humans

WEBThis is a highly infectious and lethal form of viral hepatitis that affects European rabbits. Some viral strains also affect hares and cottontail rabbits. Mortality rates generally range …

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Badgers and Humans

WEBBadgers and Humans. Disease: Although the occasional 'rogue' may develop a liking for poultry, on the whole badgers do more good than harm. However, some people have …

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