Environmental promises are easy to make—but does Labour’s 2024 budget back them up? We delve into farming, habitat restoration, and biodiversity recovery funding to see if it meets the challenge. Discover what it means for Protect Earth and the UK’s environmental future.
https://www.protect.earth/blog/counting-the-cost-funding-the-uks-environmental-future
AI has come far, turning complex tasks into easy wins. But behind the tech's convenience lies a heavy energy cost and climate implications. This deep-dive article discusses the unseen environmental impact of AI, from energy-hungry data centres to future challenges. Explore the whole piece to learn more about the balance between tech and sustainability.
https://www.protect.earth/blog/the-hidden-cost-of-ai-energy-emissions-and-climate-impact
Supporting biodiversity at home is easy. By planting native species, letting wildflowers like dandelions thrive, or offering homes for insects, we can enhance biodiversity and protect vulnerable species. Read the article to explore practical steps for your own space, whether a garden or a flat.
We're planting 11,000 native trees at Nannerch in North Wales to boost biodiversity while creating a space for the community. Learn more about this exciting project in our blog post.
https://www.protect.earth/blog/biodiversity-enhancement-at-nannerch-creating-habitats-for-wildlife
Tree Planting Volunteers Wanted Near Mauchline, East Ayrshire!
We're creating 1.5 km of shelterbelts with nearly 3,000 native trees to help wildlife and sequester carbon. Join us and make a difference! 
October 26 & October 27
Mauchline, East Ayrshire
Find out more and sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tree-planting-volunteers-wanted-near-mauchline-east-ayrshire-tickets-1006867797687?aff=oddtdtcreator
Plastic tree guards are meant to protect, but when forgotten, they contribute to pollution. Our new article explores this issue, highlighting citizen science initiatives and Protect Earth's efforts to remove these redundant plastics from nature. Curious? Read more here.
New research reveals an unexpected benefit of trees in combating climate change. Microbes in tree bark have been found to absorb methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Dive into the details by reading the full article: https://www.protect.earth/blog/research-breakthrough-methane-absorbing-microbes-in-tree-bark
