Sculptures on the seabed
Seabed trawling, or dredging, is the both extremely efficient and massively destructive practice of dragging weighted nets across marine beds to catch fish and marine life. Habitats can be instantly…
What impact is climate change having on literature?
Literature has long been a way to explore societal concerns and challenges. We can see how previous generations perceived the environment in novels like Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens,…
Radical Road path facing permanent closure
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is considering a permanent closure of the Radical Road path in Holyrood Park, citing safety concerns. The route has been closed since 2018 due to the…
Green Gifting: Going Beyond Black Friday
The time has come. Irresistible sales, abundant hauls and the persistent reminders of festive gift-giving are looming over us all. In desperation for low prices and quick consumption, it remains…
Edinburgh to enforce Scotgov ban on pavement parking from next year
The Scottish government has announced a plan to ban pavement parking in Scotland, coming into effect next month. Edinburgh will become the first city in Scotland to enforce these laws,…
The Importance of Public Libraries: Environmentalism and Community
Scottish author Ali Smith describes her collection of short stories, Public Library and Other Stories, as a book that “celebrates the ways our lives have been at least enhanced and…
Microplastics in clouds: a new environmental challenge?
Picture of microplastics. Microplastics vary in size from 5 mm to 100 nanometers.
The exploration of nature in literature
Our shifting attitudes towards nature have been clearly depicted in literature over the centuries. Throughout time, literature has been the unwavering portrayal of our society. Whether it is through novels,…