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Kirsty
Hello there. We are so excited.
Our new mission is The E.A.R.T.H Gang Blog.
Prepare to be astonished by the evolutionary inventions that are repairing the planet.
Haggis
Sometimes, I have to hide my eyes with my paws when I watch programmes on climate change. They can be a bit scary.
But we have lots of POSITIVE news to share with you!
Flora
So much is happening behind the scenes to help the Earth and we’re going to shine a light on the environmental innovators in our blog.
Bryn
Some of the inventions are beyond genius.
The solutions to help climate change are definitely out there.
And as you will see, creative individuals and teamwork on a global scale are making a HUGE difference.
Finn
Our blog shows imaginative young people who are already social entrepreneurs.
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The E.A.R.T.H Gang
The Earth Angel Ready to Help Gang
An out-of-this-world adventure, where four children and a dog must risk everything to help the Earth.
When weird, dark clouds appear over Scotland, theories spread like wildfire. The scariest:
Climate-change is producing these masses.
Soon they will merge and shroud the planet in darkness.
But eleven-year-old Kirsty is an Earth Angel and knows the extraordinary truth behind these sinister clouds. So, when Star Beings ask for help to save the planet, Kirsty and her cousins agree to embark on a quest.
Their mission sounds fun.
An exciting adventure.
ALL the children have to do, is climb a Scottish mountain and find a secret cave. They are given superpowers. The Star Beings promise them support.
Things couldn’t be easier for the Earth Angels. You would think! But…..…incredible missions come with unimaginable challenges and risks for the….. Earth Angel Ready to Help Gang.
The Blog
Buzz Stops
Buzz Stops or bee bus stops are popping up in UK cities and across Europe. They are bus shelters with roof gardens to attract butterflies and bees. Dutch cities have increased their urban bee populations after a decline over decades. Utrecht was Europe's first city to...
Three pigeons sat on a wall…
The first pigeon turned to his friends. "If you had ONE wish, what would it be?" Without hesitation, they said, "Get rid of GREED!" "I agree. This kind woman has brought enough seed for all of us." "And those greedy bullies are rushing to gobble it all up." "Mahatma...
A Rallying Call to the World
One day before world leaders gave their speeches, Amanda Gorman read a new poem at the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Moment 2022 in New York. Dressed in gold, Amanda looked like an Angel giving us guidance. "I only ask that you care before it's too...
Let’s Join the Trash Mob…..
..... also known as Plastic Free Communities, because ACTION is needed NOW. With the help of Surfers Against Sewage, PLC are creating a network tackling avoidable single-use plastic. They collect waste from beaches, rivers and green spaces and also challenge the...
Lidl’s Theory of Evolution
Lidl has become the first supermarket in Sweden to announce that they will STOP transporting fruit and vegetables by air. This is a cutting-edge decision. And let's hope that other major retailers follow their brave example. People and planet before profits! Garbergs...
Goats to the Rescue
Twenty goats from a nearby farm have blazed a trail through Riverside Park in New York. They have cleared unwanted bushes by eating poison ivy, which is toxic for humans. And in California, barn owls are helping in vineyards by eating insects, so that pesticides do...
Planting trees the easy way!
Dendra Systems is working to restore biodiverse ecosystems by using drones to plant trees and grasses. Their work brings together data ecologists, engineers and drone operators to create positive and lasting change. Their target is to plant a staggering 500 billion...
Do we really need this?
NO! NO! NO! Instead of HO! HO! HO! Shops are already stocking their shelves with Christmas STUFF, and it is only September. We have told our family that we do not want any presents, but of course they feel obliged to give us something. They are conditioned. But this...
“I will be like a humming bird….”
.....Elizabeth Wathuti's message in the opening address at COP26 in Glasgow 2021. Despite the naysayers, Elizabeth believes her work and that of other young activists CAN influence rigid global policymaking on climate change. In the words of her mentor, Wangari...
Trees4Goals
The best scientists, engineers and inventors have spent billions on building machines to capture the massive amount of carbon swirling around our atmosphere. They are forgetting this 'machine' already exists, costs very little and builds itself..... it is a tree....
A teenager could change the future of electric cars!
Robert Sansone is a revolutionary eco-entrepreneur. The high school student has invented a motor which has the potential to make electric cars truly sustainable. At the moment, most electric vehicles use rare minerals, which are mined from the Earth. They generate...
Warka Water – Every Drop Counts
Ask nature how things work + local culture + ancient construction techniques and craftsmanship = sustainable solutions that will empower individuals for generations to come. This is how Warka Water Inc works. Warka Water – Every Drop Counts When Antonio Vittori...
Justdiggit
Justdiggit is regreening Africa. At a local level. On a huge scale. Transforming the landscape into green, grassy smiles! Regreening techniques include rainwater harvesting by digging bunds or 'earth's smiles' as they like to call them. The bunds prevent rainwater...
Ubuntoo: Connecting the World’s Changemakers
Three years ago, Ubuntoo had a VISION - to accelerate sustainable solutions and restore the Earth. The co-founders, Venkatesh Kini and Peter Schelstraete wanted to stop the ALARMIST approach to climate change and focus on constructive innovation. And they hoped to...
Nature can show us a thing or two!
Butterfly teamwork and sharing - no ego or a boss in sight! A crimson sunbird enjoys a bath in a banana flower petal. @rahulsinghclicks A bee's wings are not engineered to lift its weight, but it can still fly. Maths explains how bees can stay airborne with such tiny...
Wave Swell Energy
Another one of our home planet's solutions to help us live a sustainable life, is the tidal cycle. Wave Swell Energy, an Australian company, has developed a unique, wave-energy harvesting platform. Wave Swell - waves-energy.co UniWave 200 is a floatable device that...
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Meet the Author
Ellie Linden lives on the Firth of Forth in Scotland with a real Haggis – her lovable, miniature schnauzer, of course. As you can see, she enjoys hugging trees for their vibrant energy, just like Kirsty.
For as long as she can remember, Ellie has been passionate about the environment. If more people fell in love with Nature and the magical, mystery of life, she believes we would make the changes to preserve our beautiful home, Planet Earth.
