It’s great to see one of our project sponsors, recycling group Straight plc, continuing to lead the way – this time by agreeing a collaborative partnership with one of the UK’s best known brands of garden products, Stewart. Continue reading
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Straight Goes from Strength to Strength
Research finds large deforestation effect on African rainfall
MODIS satellite image of fires burning during the dry season (Nasa March 17, 2009)
Deforestation in the rainforests of West Africa reduces rainfall over other parts off the forest, according to new University of Leeds research -see link for details: Rainforest research by the University of Leeds
Virgin forest best for biodiversity
A new international scientific study published in Nature shows that virgin forest is best for preserving biodiversity see Richard Black’s view here: BBC article
Honorary Doctorate of Laws for Jonathan
Congratulations to my fellow trustee, Jonathan Wild, who recently received an honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Leeds in recognition of his outstanding achievements.
Former chairman and chief executive of one of Yorkshire’s best-known businesses, Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate, Jonathan enjoyed a 30 year career with the company, putting green issues on the business agenda long before it became fashionable to do so. Continue reading
Save the rainforests, save the world
As a B2B PR consultancy specialising in professional services, much of our work tends to involve writing fairly gritty, technical articles, often around complex financial issues. When we came across an organisation which needed to communicate with businesses to persuade them to support environmental projects that are protecting the world’s rainforests and so reducing climate change – we were inspired to help. Continue reading
