I have just finished reading a friend’s copy of Alone, Gerard d’Aboville’s book about his solo row across the North … Read More
Environment
Voyage tote bag – buy while stocks last!
Canvas tote bags are a great alternative to plastic bags – they last forever, and they don’t mess up the … Read More
Global Fish Crisis
See this recent edition of National Geographic Magazine…. sobering stuff, from a highly reputable organization.
Plastic Bag Ban in Modbury, Devon
It’s a small start, but a powerful reminder of the effect that one individual can have, and from small starts … Read More
Hawaii
In hiding, working on book A contact in Hawaii sent me this appalling picture of rubbish on a beach – … Read More
Ruined Oceans
Woodside, CA A sad commentary on the state of the oceans, by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston… see this article in the … Read More
Margo Pellegrino
Washington DC Last week in DC, I met up with Margo Pellegrino, who in just a couple of months will … Read More
The Garbage Guy: Curtis Ebbesmeyer
Seattle, Washington In Seattle on Monday I had a meeting with Bob Pavia from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration … Read More
Paradise Lost?
Emsworth, Hampshire I had an amazing time in Tanzania, but it also raised some disturbing questions. When I came to … Read More