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The Glasgow Declaration on Forests and Land Use (2021) by Save Our Earth (7th May 2023)

At COP26 in November 2021, over 100 countries signed a declaration to end deforestation by 2030. Has this made any difference?

The New Carbon Cycle by Save Our Earth (5th June 2021, 10th April 2023)

We are in the New Carbon Cycle. We exploit, extract and trash the Earth. We are creating our own Extinction.

Q & A: Paris Agreement by Save Our Earth (2020)

With concerns over climate change raised by severe weather, the Paris Agreement attempts to limit the global average temperature rise.

Importance of Biodiversity in Farmers Markets by Thomas Morrison (27th January 2011)

Thomas Morrison emphasises the importance of diversity in the farmers markets we see every week, and how by promoting biodiversity, localized farming is a crucial piece of the conservation puzzle.

Rockdust - how you can help the Earth by Denise Tansley (16th April 2009)

Seer Rockdust is 420 million years old and is freshly ground, untreated volcanic rock blended from various Scottish quarries. It is a natural top dressing for soil and contains more than 50 minerals and trace elements.

La Reserva Forest Foundation by Denise Tansley (16th March 2009)

The La Reserva Forest Foundation is a volunteer effort to regenerate indigenous tropical forests in Costa Rica. It began nine years ago on a 100 acre dairy farm overlooking Lake Arenal, in the province of Guanacaste (north central) Costa Rica.

How to campaign to save trees in your area by Mark Naughton & Denise Tansley (1st November 2008)

We were contacted by Bev Statom-Barnett in July 2007 as her local council were intending on allowing a local housing association cut down a number of trees to make way for a block of flats. We advised Bev what she could do and list them here for others.

Santa - Made In China by Denise Tansley (October 2008)

In October 2008, instead of the usual ethical Christmas list, we set up a new campaign - Santa Made In China - to inform our readers of the ethical issues (environmental, human and animal rights) of buying products from UK shops that had been made in China. This page details all the information we found.

Climate Change warnings predicted in 1992 by Ann Walker & White Arrow by Mark Naughton (21st July 2007)

Fifteen years ago, Ann Walker and White Arrow warned us what we should expect if the rainforests were not saved.

The Killing Fields of Africa by Denise Tansley (2007)

The people of Darfur are in desperate need of our help. A BBC report suggests ethnic cleansing with the government's approval.

Campaign : Is Your Earth Worth The Cost Of A Postage Stamp? by Mark Naughton (July 2006)

We wrote to all world leaders, all 191 of them and asking them what actions they were taking to stop the destruction and to regenerate the world’s rainforests partucularly the equatorial regions. We also asked what incentives they were making to the local communities to help them sustain a living instead of taking from the forest for corporate companies.

Talking Point - Animal Testing by Denise Tansley (2006)

I was horrified to learn that the charity, Cancer Research UK tests on animals; I heard from a friend some years ago but thought that they were mucking around with me knowing how I loved animals and how sensitive I was, but reading on the text on TV I was shocked, they confirmed it was true. Here we list companies that test on animals and those that do not. Denise Tansley explains more.

Rebalancing Life by John Nickson (2006)

This article is produced because I don’t believe that the Kyoto Protocol goes far enough to adjust the problems we face today. Although the aim is to reduce pollution and greenhouse gases, I feel that it is too little, too ineffective, and will take too long. John Nickson explains.

Avoiding a Fate like Mars for Earth: Life on Planet in Imminent Danger by Raymond Samuels, University of Toronto (2006)

There are apparently some people who think that the current 'Greenhouse Effect' will simply lead to an 'evolutionary' change in the global climate, so that climatic areas in the northern hemisphere like Canada, Scandinavia, Russia, Alaska in the U.S., and Antarctica in the southern hemisphere will become like one big tropical resort area like Tahiti, Cuba, or Jamaica. Here Raymond tells us "The Kyoto Protocol Is Not Enough".

The Student, The Nun & The Amazon by Save Our Earth (2005)

The Student, The Nun and The Amazon is a thought-provoking film that documents what it is like to be on the frontline in the fight against Rainforest deforestation.

Ethical Gift List 2004 by Denise Tansley (2004)

We had a really good response from people in 2002 saying how great the Christmas gift ideas were and so now we have time this year, we are running this again. I could have gone on forever with the gift list as we are all getting more and more ethical and Earth aware.

Campaign Action: Reports sent to Leaders, Scientists, Actors and Singers/Musicians by Mark Naughton (May 2004)

On 27th May 2004, we finally finished posting copies of Ann Walker's report, our leaflet and covering letter to prominent politicians around the World, scientists and to actors, actresses, musician/singers who voice their environmental concerns. Here we list the replies.

Profile: Paul Coleman by Mark Naughton (2004)

Paul Coleman, the Earthwalker, became disenchanted with life as he saw the destruction of the Amazon. He then knew what he had to do.

Profile: Frank Habineza by Mark Naughton (2003)

Frank Habineza of the Rwanda Wildlife Clubs has become a dear friend of ours. The tireless work of RWC which he set up with his friends in 1999, has left to thousands of trees being planted in Rwanda.

White Arrow has an important message for the World by White Arrow (March 2003)

White Arrow, the spirit guide of Ann Walker, has an important message for the World.

An Open Letter To The Governments Of The World by Save Our Earth (28th September 2003)

In September 2003, we wrote an open letter to the World Governments calling for an end to rainforest destruction.

The Law And The Trees by Denise Tansley (2002)

Did you know that apart from speed limits, tax evasion and other laws that we have to abide by (well in England), there are also laws to govern trees. But, these laws are not always widely known and through lack of knowledge of the law, they are not used. This list is not intended for quotation in actual law, but serves as a step forward to protecting the rights of the trees, and to raise our awareness.

Ethical Gift List 2002 by Denise Tansley (2002)

Most of us find that shopping early for Christmas takes away some of the stress of those queues and busy shopping centres, so what better idea than giving you a list of shops and websites that support fair trade, environmentally aware products and animal support groups.

Stop Junk Mail by Save Our Earth (2001)

Are you sick and tired of receiving mail through the post, in which you have no interest and did not ask for? Check out our page to see what you can do about it.

Waste & Recycling - Reduce, Reuse & Recycle by Save Our Earth (2001)

We all produce rubbish, whether we like it or not. With the increased awareness of recycling, we wanted to write about what you can recycle and how.

Q & A: Kyoto Protocol by Denise Tansley (2001)

We received numerous emails about the Kyoto Protocol so we decided to create a page with the most common questions with answers.

The Spirit Of The Trees - A True Story by Denise Tansley (2001)

This is a true account of what happened to Mark and I and our neighbours in July/August 2001 and how the Spirit of the trees led us to help them.

Effects of Destruction by Denise Tansley (2001)

With instant global news available more so in the last ten years, we are more aware of the environmental changes happening around the world and the effects it is having on the Earth. Although the Earth has always had natural disasters, we are now in grave danger of tipping the balance to the point of no return. Never before in our lifetime has humankind destroyed the one thing that has kept us alive, the great Rainforests of the Earth. Denise Tansley explains what will happen if the rainforests are not saved.

A Crisis In Our Forests by Mark Naughton (2001)

Little by little, the forests succumb to the chainsaw and the axe, wielded by loggers whose only fear is that the beautiful tree they are killing, will fall on them. How can humankind direct its attention to something so beautiful yet savage and plunder it for all the resources they can find? Mark Naughton explains.