A piece of land the size of a tennis court in Bristol will soon become one of a hundred “tiny forests” planted across the UK over the next three years. The miniature forests are part of a nationwide initiative to replenish precious woodland areas in cities, and will be planted … [Read more...] about The UK to plant “tiny forests” to replenish woodland areas in cities
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Statue of BLM activist replaces that of a slave trader in Bristol
The British city of Bristol was once a hub for the Atlantic slave trade. A statue of Edward Colston, a slave trader, stood in the city until last month when it was toppled by protestors. Now, a statue of Black Lives Matter activist Jen Reid has replaced the monument. The … [Read more...] about Statue of BLM activist replaces that of a slave trader in Bristol
Bristol might soon be the first city in the UK to ban diesel cars
While London has been busy implementing restrictions on gas-powered cars, the city of Bristol wants to take it one step further by banning diesel cars from the city center. That would make it the first UK city to implement such a ban. Under the city council’s proposals, diesel … [Read more...] about Bristol might soon be the first city in the UK to ban diesel cars