Category Archives: Education

There’s no such thing as sustainable palm oil. Cut it out of your diet, yes, but there’s more to be done.

Posted on July 31, 2019 by biowrite

Update 3 (afternoon, 24 April 2021): I still don’t believe there is such a thing as ‘sustainable’ palm oil If you search ‘palm oil you’ll find a plethora of articles arguing that boycotting palm oil is bad and that we should … Continue reading →

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Two simple ideas for combating climate change

Posted on July 27, 2019 by biowrite

These ideas won’t save the biosphere, but they might make some difference… Several times a day I am distressed to see drivers sitting in their stationary, fossil fuel-powered vehicles, with the engines idling. It’s one thing to do this while … Continue reading →

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Do Rich People Deserve to Be Rich?

Posted on July 26, 2019 by biowrite

Originally posted on Forgot About Keynes:
One of our abiding modern myths, as Russell Brand and George Monbiot explained in a recent episode of the Trews is: “that if you’re rich, you deserve to be rich and that story means that…

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Second time right, Mariella: two point one nine lies a day, NOT two point nineteen!

Posted on July 18, 2019 by biowrite

I am writing this as I listen to a BBC Radio 4 programme on children lying, presented by Mariella Frostrup. I was infuriated to hear her say that ‘people tell on average two point nineteen lies a day’ and relieved … Continue reading →

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Some energy(carbon)-saving ideas…

Posted on August 15, 2018 by biowrite

Here is an idea I came up with recently, inspired by the recently launched Croft Carbon College project, operated by Leith Community Crops in Pots and supported by the Scottish Government’s Climate Challenge Fund, which got me thinking about such things. … Continue reading →

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GM: a red herring, a straw doll and the elephant in the room

Posted on May 16, 2017 by biowrite

UPDATE, November 2017. Here’s an article on how Monsanto operates, published in :  ‘How Monsanto Captured the EPA (And Twisted Science) To Keep Glyphosate on the Market’ I just sent the letter below to the BBC’s DG. It’s self-explanatory. Lord … Continue reading →

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What Jeremy Corbyn must say to the Labour Party establishment

Posted on June 26, 2016 by biowrite

‘You claim you wanted strong leadership. I give it to you. ‘I have an overwhelming mandate from members to lead this party, and I am using it now. Purging Blairites ‘I am purging all Blairites from the party. Resign or … Continue reading →

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Academic writing in English

Posted on May 22, 2016 by biowrite

English is not your first language, but you have to write an academic article, thesis or dissertation in this language? You need help?  ⤷ I can help you!

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L’écriture académique en anglais

Posted on May 22, 2016 by biowrite

Votre langue maternelle n’est pas l’anglais, mais vous écrivez un article académique, ou une thèse/dissertation, en anglais ? Je pourrais vous aider ! Continue reading →

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Dear SNP Candidate, please give me a reason to vote for you.

Posted on May 1, 2016 by biowrite

Below you will find the text of an email I am sending to my local SNP constituency candidate. Should you share my concerns, feel free to use it as a model for a letter/email to your own SNP candidate. (The … Continue reading →

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