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January 2025

Environment, Travel

Whales, Barnacles, and Leftover Rivets: A Sculptor’s Journey to South Georgia

Imagine this: you’re in a sculptor’s studio tucked away in the Scottish Highlands. It used to be a schoolhouse, but now it’s the birthplace of something truly incredible. Michael Visocchi, the sculptor in question, is working on a massive piece, a whale memorial in fact, called “Commensalis” that’s destined for a far-flung location – Grytviken, an abandoned whaling station on the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia.

Just live, this BBC World Service programme pulls together not just challenges of the sculpture itself, but the journey so far and some of Visocchi’s concerns as well as learning much about South Georgia from Alison Neil, South Georgia Heritage Trust’s Chief Executive and the organisation behind the whale memorial concept.

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January 24, 2025
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Environment, Travel

Happy Penguin Awareness Day, fellow penguin lovers! 🐧🎉

Can you believe there’s a whole day dedicated to these tuxedo-clad, waddling wonders? Well, there is – it’s today, January 20th, and I thought it would be the perfect excuse to dive into the world of penguins.

I’m completely mesmerised by these charismatic and captivating creatures. But beneath their adorable exteriors lies a whole lot of fascinating facts. As ‘Guardians of the Antarctic’ penguins are iconic symbols, embodying the resilience of life in one of the most extreme environments on Earth but unfortunately, they face some very real threats. So, on Penguin Awareness Day, let’s get clued up on all things penguin!

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January 19, 2025
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Environment, Travel

Eco-Conscious Indulgence: My Dolder Grand Experience

A big part of why I loved my trip to Zurich so much was my stay at the Dolder Grand Hotel. This luxurious hotel isn’t just about five-star service and stunning views – although it definitely has those things in spades! The Dolder Grand is also a champion of sustainability, and I wanted to share some of their incredible initiatives with you all.

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January 16, 2025
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Environment

Nest Success: How Artificial Homes are Saving African Penguins

I’ve always been fascinated by penguins. Those tuxedo-clad birds waddling around on beaches, diving through the ocean like little torpedoes – they’re just so cool! But lately, I’ve been hearing some interesting things about penguins in South Africa.

Apparently, they’re ditching their natural burrows and moving into some less conventional accommodation…..and liking it!

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January 10, 2025
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Environment

From Waste to Wow! Kanadevia INOVA’s Sustainable Spirits Project in Kentucky

Here’s another ‘whisky/bourbon’ project that’s good for the environment and good for business.

Ever wondered what happens to the leftover ‘mash’ after a delicious batch of bourbon is distilled? Traditionally, it’s been treated as waste, but Kanadevia INOVA, a global green-tech leader located in Zurich, Switzerland, has a vision that’s turning this “waste” into a sustainable success story!

Let’s head to Boston, Kentucky (yes, you read that right!), where Kanadevia INOVA is working its magic on distillery stillage.

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January 1, 2025
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