Abigail Spinkhttps://abigailspink.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Abigail SpinkenThu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000How scientists are helping fisheries protect our oceanhttps://www.msc.org/uk/what-you-can-do/how-scientists-are-helping-fisheries-protect-our-oceanAbigail Spink explores how science and research is fundamental to sustainable fishing.Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://www.msc.org/uk/what-you-can-do/how-scientists-are-helping-fisheries-protect-our-oceanPoole Harbourhttps://www.msc.org/uk/what-you-can-do/poole-harbour-clams-and-cocklesAbigail Spink explores how Dorset fishermen work in harmony with the environment while fishing.Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://www.msc.org/uk/what-you-can-do/poole-harbour-clams-and-cocklesA wet and windy day at Whalsayhttps://www.msc.org/uk/what-you-can-do/james-strawbridge-explores-whalsay-islandChef James Strawbridge explores a close-knit Shetland fishing community. (Ghostwriting piece)Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://www.msc.org/uk/what-you-can-do/james-strawbridge-explores-whalsay-islandGreening the Greyhttps://www.earthisland.org/journal/index.php/magazine/entry/greening-the-grey/London’s surge towards nature-based flood protection.Sat, 08 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://www.earthisland.org/journal/index.php/magazine/entry/greening-the-grey/Rethinking Pink: How breast cancer patients became environmental activists — Lady Sciencehttps://www.ladyscience.com/features/rethinking-pink-breast-cancer-patients-became-environmental-activists-2021In 1994, a group of breast cancer patients and survivors took to the streets of San Francisco Bay in a mass mobile protest, leading the very first “Toxic Tour” of the city’s purported “cancer industry.”Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0100https://www.ladyscience.com/features/rethinking-pink-breast-cancer-patients-became-environmental-activists-2021How the Black Lives Matter movement is challenging the status quo in Britain’s suburban and rural communitieshttps://geographical.co.uk/culture/how-the-black-lives-matter-movement-is-challenging-the-status-quo-in-britains-suburban-and-rural-communitiesWidespread protests are forcing the UK to confront the fact that racism remains prevalent in towns and villages across the country Ga...Mon, 15 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0100https://geographical.co.uk/culture/how-the-black-lives-matter-movement-is-challenging-the-status-quo-in-britains-suburban-and-rural-communitiesDrought may pose a bigger threat to Australia’s forests than bushfireshttps://geographical.co.uk/science-environment/drought-may-pose-a-bigger-threat-to-australias-forests-than-bushfiresRecent research finds that climate change-induced drought is having a noticeable effect on the mortality rates of forests, even more so than recent bush firesWed, 27 May 2020 00:00:00 +0100https://geographical.co.uk/science-environment/drought-may-pose-a-bigger-threat-to-australias-forests-than-bushfiresWhy aluminium cans may be the answer to the world’s plastic problemhttps://geographical.co.uk/science-environment/aluminium-cans-answer-to-plastic-problemThe infinitely recyclable nature of aluminium cans could offer a promising packaging alternative to plasticWed, 18 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://geographical.co.uk/science-environment/aluminium-cans-answer-to-plastic-problemWhy a ‘green burial' is best for the environmenthttps://geographical.co.uk/science-environment/why-a-green-burial-is-best-for-the-environmentA new green cemetery in Paris indicates the growing desire among citizens for an eco-friendly deathWed, 13 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://geographical.co.uk/science-environment/why-a-green-burial-is-best-for-the-environmentNottingham makes progress towards becoming the UK’s first carbon-neutral cityhttps://geographical.co.uk/climate-change/nottingham-making-progress-towards-becoming-the-uks-first-carbon-neutral-cityNottingham is working to achieve a net-zero carbon footprint by 2028Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0100https://geographical.co.uk/climate-change/nottingham-making-progress-towards-becoming-the-uks-first-carbon-neutral-cityThe Bahamas calls for investment in coastal and marine ecosystems to strengthen hurricane…https://medium.com/geographical/the-bahamas-calls-for-investment-in-coastal-and-marine-ecosystems-to-strengthen-hurricane-1719b4cff308While the country is still reeling from the shock of Hurricane Dorian, the most powerful Atlantic storm to hit the island nation since records began, a study by Stanford University highlights the potential of nature-based protection to minimise future damageWed, 16 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0100https://medium.com/geographical/the-bahamas-calls-for-investment-in-coastal-and-marine-ecosystems-to-strengthen-hurricane-1719b4cff308The toxic impact of microplastics in the human bodyhttps://geographical.co.uk/science-environment/the-toxic-impact-of-microplastics-in-the-human-bodyScientists at the Plastic Health Summit in Amsterdam have revealed disturbing research on micro- and nanoplastics, warning of their potentially deadly effects on human immune cellsThu, 03 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0100https://geographical.co.uk/science-environment/the-toxic-impact-of-microplastics-in-the-human-bodyWhat could a cull extension mean for the British badger?https://geographical.co.uk/wildlife/what-could-a-cull-extension-mean-for-the-british-badgerBadger culling is on the rise again, with critics claiming it could completely erase the species from a number of areas across the UKThu, 19 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0100https://geographical.co.uk/wildlife/what-could-a-cull-extension-mean-for-the-british-badgerDebating India’s smart city visionhttps://geographical.co.uk/culture/debating-indias-smart-city-visionIndia has pledged $120 billion to make its cities ‘smart’. But can such technology help the country solve its most pressing urban issues?Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0100https://geographical.co.uk/culture/debating-indias-smart-city-visionIn favour of British Sustainabili-teahttps://medium.com/geographical/in-favour-of-british-sustainabili-tea-f18bf853bd7eGrowing tea in the UK could have a number of environmental benefits, including the reduction of atmospheric carbon levelsWed, 28 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0100https://medium.com/geographical/in-favour-of-british-sustainabili-tea-f18bf853bd7eBritain’s mascot debate reignites over Exeter Chiefs’ brandinghttps://geographical.co.uk/culture/britains-mascot-debate-reignites-over-exeter-chiefs-brandingExeter’s rugby team finds itself in the middle of a global dispute about the use of Native American mascots in sportMon, 26 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0100https://geographical.co.uk/culture/britains-mascot-debate-reignites-over-exeter-chiefs-brandingAn ancient Turkish town is bracing itself for 90ft floodwatershttps://geographical.co.uk/science-environment/waves-of-destruction-an-ancient-turkish-town-is-bracing-itself-for-90ft-floodwatersThe settlement of Hasankeyf, dating back thousands of years, will soon be lost to history as a hydroelectric power plant begins to fill its reservoirSat, 27 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0100https://geographical.co.uk/science-environment/waves-of-destruction-an-ancient-turkish-town-is-bracing-itself-for-90ft-floodwatersNotting Hill Carnival 2018 pledges to return to its rootshttps://geographical.co.uk/culture/notting-hill-carnival-2018-pledges-to-return-to-its-rootsAfter the Windrush scandal threatened the security and identity of thousands of Caribbean people in the UK, Carnival 2018 is pledging a return to its ‘roots’Thu, 23 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0100https://geographical.co.uk/culture/notting-hill-carnival-2018-pledges-to-return-to-its-roots