Latest environmental news in Liverpool and Merseyside from It's Our World

Volunteers pick wild urban pears Nov 15 2011

SEFTON families are celebrating a welcome windfall after volunteers picked apples and pears from streets in Churchtown.Read

Landfill falls as recycling rates soar across Merseyside Nov 15 2011

MERSEYSIDE householders are on a low carbon diet – and successfully cutting the weight of material that is being sent to landfill.Read

Join the really wild elephant talk at Knowsley Safari Park Nov 15 2011

KEEPERS at Knowsley Safari Park have chosen a big subject for the final event in this year’s series of conservation and natural history talks, marking the attraction’s 40th anniversary.Read

Many planned Marine Conservation Zones to protect UK seas may not get go-ahead Nov 11 2011

CONSERVATIONISTS raised fears yesterday that the Government is set to push ahead with less than a quarter of the dozens of protected areas proposed for the UK’s seas.Read

Energy agency warns of “potentially catastrophic climate change” Nov 10 2011

THE door is closing on securing a shift to clean energy, leaving the world facing “irreversible and potentially catastrophic climate change”, the International Energy Agency warned yesterday.Read

Beauty spots shortlisted for national eco tourism awards Nov 08 2011

SPEKE Hall, Sefton Park and Tatton Park have been shortlisted for national natural beauty awards.Read

Great green events this month Nov 08 2011

ACCLAIMED author Fran Sandham will be discussing his solo expedition across Africa at two Sefton libraries.Read

Europe’s largest vegetarian and vegan campaigning roadshow in Liverpool this month Nov 08 2011

EUROPE’S largest vegetarian and vegan campaigning group are to host a roadshow in Liverpool this month, celebrating the very best of veggie living.Read

Great green buys to do your bit for the environment Nov 01 2011

HELPING the environment doesn’t have to involve making drastic changes. We can all do our bit by taking small steps in the things we buy. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be offering a few useful suggestions . . .Read

Recycled chip fat to help power Merseyside homes Nov 01 2011

FORGET gas, coal and nuclear, the new power source sweeping across Merseyside is . . . old chip fat.Read

Don’t forget to check your bonfire for sleeping wildlife Nov 01 2011

DON’T forget to look out for wildlife before you light the blue touch paper this Bonfire Night.Read

Your guide to great days out this Autumn Oct 25 2011

October 22-30. Children's Fun Ghost Hunt, Croxteth Park. Croxteth Hall & Country Park, Croxteth Hall Lane, Liverpool, L12 0HB. 0151 233 6930. This is a fun, annual event for younger visitors. Find all the ghosts in the rooms of Croxteth Hall, enter the letters on the worksheet provided to reveal the identity of a famous character associated with Croxteth Hall.Read

Get on your bike with free cycle skills sessions Oct 25 2011

GET on your bike with a series of free cycle skills sessions and bike maintenance courses.Read

Welcome to the Autumn and Winter It’s Our World supplement Oct 25 2011

WELCOME to the autumn and winter It’s Our World supplement – part of our green section dedicated to making Merseyside a more environmentally-friendly place to live.Read

Primary pupils enjoy outdoor play area debut Oct 25 2011

PUPILS were the first to sample the delights of an exciting new play area at a Huyton park.Read

Eco team grows in size Oct 25 2011

A FAST-growing renewable energy company has moved to a new head office – seven times bigger than the one it has vacated – as it bids to keep pace with its rapid growth.Read

It’s Our World gift guide: Best eco-friendly presents for a green Christmas Oct 25 2011

IT’S that time of the year again – Christmas is just weeks away (nine at the last count) and it’s time to think about what to get for our nearest and dearest.Read

Wildlife spotters needed to help rare water voles Oct 25 2011

MERSEYSIDE wildlife spotters are being urged to get online and report sightings of the UK’S fastest-declining mammal the water vole.Read

Chester Zoo leads unusual conservation methods with thorn bushes, lion poo and guard donkeys Oct 25 2011

THORN bushes, lion poo and guard donkeys are protecting both cattle and big cats in Namibia – thanks to the conservation team at Chester Zoo.Read

Win family tickets to Spaceport, U-Boat Story plus a Mersey Ferries River Explorer cruise Oct 25 2011

THIS half term Merseytravel are offering you a great 3 for 1 treat with entrance to Spaceport, U-Boat Story plus a Mersey Ferries River Explorer cruise – a great day out and a great saving.Read