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Five years of drought means there's only one conclusion for Britain's farmers: 'Climate change is real and affecting us now'The cumulative effects of the past five years of hot weather are causing chaos for farmers — and there's no signs that it will improve. Jane Wheatley reports.
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Tony Juniper: 'King Charles is the most influential environmentalist of all time'Tony Juniper CBE, the head of Natural England, on saving the world, breeding budgies and the King's importance in raising awareness of the plight of Nature.
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'Every month since June 2023 has now ranked as the planet’s hottest... we are challenging everything on which we rely — our weather, our health, our water and our food security'The effects of climate change 'reach right down into every aspect of the planet’s life, from the spread of disease to the profound changes wrought by rising sea levels and intensive storms,' writes our columnist Agromenes.
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Country Life's Little Green Book: The eco-friendly companies making the world a better placeCountry Life's pick of the people, places and products, from garlic chutney to laundry capsules, that are making waves with their green credentials. Compiled by Madeleine Silver and Rosie Paterson.
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'The equation is inescapable. Our rich societies will simply have to pay the proper price for food'Country Life's columnist Agromenes urges us to take a cold, hard look at the way we grow and consume food.
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Blazing summers, short winters and 15 years of erosion in a dayThe changing weather is having an impact on everything from hibernating dormice to caterpillars and calves.
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Opinion: We can't possibly keep producing electricity the old way — and those campaigning against wind turbines and solar farms need to lay down their placardsCountry Life's columnist Agromenes delivers a powerful and heartfelt message in praise of progress.
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Four of Britain's biggest Nature charities join the fight against 'Greenwashing'Four of the nation’s largest conservation charities have joined forces to encourage responsible private investment in Nature recovery and to combat ‘corporate greenwashing’. James Fisher reports.
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National Marine Week is so packed that they've had to make it two weeks longNational Marine Week runs from July 22nd to August 6th, which begs three questions: what is happening, how you can join in, and why they call it a 'week' when it's a fortnight long. James Fisher reports.
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Curious Questions: Are heat pumps actually worth it?Mention heat pumps and you'll get a decidedly mixed reaction — but do the sums actually add up? Lucy Denton investigates.
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How raw milk is fighting its way back to our tables: 'One taste and you'll be hooked... there's no going back'Raw milk has been vilified in the press and by food agencies and competitor industries for decades, but its superior taste and health benefits demand we take a second look, argues Tom Parker Bowles.
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Powered by the wind since 1887: The past, present and future of Britain's wind turbinesWind turbines are becoming a familiar feature of the landscape. John Goodall looks at their operation, form and future through the example of Whitelee Windfarm in East Renfrewshire, the largest onshore wind farm in the UK.
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U2's Adam Clayton: Guitarist, rock god and visionary gardenerTaking on a historic estate with 17 acres of gardens and landscape at the age of 28 is no mean feat, but Adam Clayton did just that when he bought on Danesmoate — and he also had the foresight and vision to plant thousands of trees and shrubs, restoring vistas and bringing back life and colour to this beautiful river valley. Jane Powers tells the story, with pictures by Jonathan Hession.
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How the Church of England joined the race to Net ZeroJames Fisher reports on a very 21st century addition to one of Britain's great cathedrals.
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'An incomprehensible act of self-harm': The angry reaction to the new coal mine in CumbriaThe government's decision to allow a new coal mine to be opened has sparked outrage from across the political and environmental spectrum, as James Fisher reports.
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Climate change means we need new approach to tree planting or we'll keep losing them in storms, says chair of Forestry CommissionBritain needs to think again about its plans for tree planting, according to Forestry Commission data. Stuart Martel reports.
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Curious Questions: Can you really live off the grid in 2022?The pandemic forced millions of us to re-evaluate where and how we live — and what's important to us. The answer for many was to live off the grid. But can it really be compatible with modern life? Adam Hay-Nicholls tried it out — and spoke to some of those who have made it work.
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Heading for the farm: Why more and more people are taking working holidaysMore and more travellers are abandoning traditional holidays in favour of staying on a working farm. Rosie Paterson investigates why and where to find the best.
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'Global warming isn't a problem for our grandchildren; it's happening now, and we're totally unprepared'Our columnist Agromenes is blazing with rage at those who have wilfully shrugged off global warming and denied that it's worth getting hot under the collar about.
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HRH The Prince of Wales: 'The UK is one of the most Nature-depleted places on the planet... we have to respond now before the capacity of Nature’s systems is ruptured for good'Wednesday's edition of Country Life sees HRH The Prince of Wales write his traditional birthday leader article, focusing this year on the huge importance of hedgerows to the nature of Britain — and what we can do to protect and nourish them.
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A simply stunning eco home near Henley-on-Thames that offers state of the art living in an unspoilt rural environmentTraditionalists look away – or rather, don't — as we're sure Ossicles will capture the hearts (or at the very least instil a sense of admiration) of even the most die-hard anti-modernists amongst us.
