Where the Wild Things Are / Escapism

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In late August of 2017 I wrangled the opportunity to visit the densest wolf population in central Sweden. I travelled with my equally madcap-sister Olivia. During our time in Vastmanland we walked in the tracks of wolf packs, slept in woodland hobbit-holes, hiked enchanted forests, shared ‘fika’, braved swamps, tracked moose, wildcamped around fires and were, er…whipped in a floating sauna. 

The story is published now at Escapism Magazine on pages 95-100. You can read it below. 

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Many thanks to all the following for the hospitality that Olivia and I received on our journey through Vastmanland. We came into your homes as guests, and left by morning as friends: Ulvsbomuren Vildmark & Lantliv, Hellen Wistrand, Åsa Stanaway, Marcus Eldh, WildSweden, John de Jong, Edens Garden Cottages, Bed & Breakfast and Tourist Activities, VisitSweden

 

 

 

Science and politics find uneasy mix at IPCC / Geographical

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When the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change met in Edmonton for their Cities conference this March, the Deputy Premier for Alberta used her stage time to promote the advancement of provincial oil exports.

Alberta’s Deputy Premier Sarah Hoffman. PH. Connor Mah

I reported remotely for Geographical magazine online.

During the conference Alberta highlighted their impressive suite of climate mitigation policies at provincial level. Yet, by dramatically increasing their exported carbon emissions simultaneously, I argue this represents a dangerous double-think with regard to tackling the global climate change challenge.

You can read the article here (opens in new tab)

Does UK’s Environment Plan go far enough? / Geographical

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On January 11th the British Prime Minister launched the government’s much anticipated 25 Year Year Environment Plan.

I shared my thoughts on the proposal for Geographical Magazine online

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Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

 

Walking with Wolves / BBC

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Rumours reached me in September 2017 of a plan to “rewild” Britain with wolves.  Keen to learn more, I followed the scent of these apex predators into the dense forests of Västmanland, Sweden. Over the next six days I met game wardens, scientists and wildlife guides as I set about examining the possibility of reintroducing wolves to the UK.

BBC Countryfile magazine picked up the story and published the feature in their January 2018 issue.

You can read it below. When you’re ready, click the downward arrow and scroll to the next page

Walking with Wolves : BBC Countryfile