As we enter a new year, one of the resolutions that increasing numbers of people are making is to try vegan for 31 days, a pledge that has become known as Veganuary. Famous participants in this pledge that has just marked its tenth anniversary include rock legend Brian May, TV…

“May you live in interesting times” is an English expression believed to be a translation of a traditional Chinese curse. At first the words seem like a blessing, but with a little thought, the irony soon becomes clear. Life would certainly be better for us all in uninteresting times —…

A few weeks ago, I delivered a speech in Ely, Cambridgeshire to a large audience which was primarily comprised of farmers. I was there at the kind invitation of Toppings the UK independent book store to speak about my new book, Sixty Harvests Left. I talked about the importance of…

With the festive season soon upon us during a winter of financial crisis, the world outside our window can feel distant. Especially where the cost of taking action to save the planet is concerned. But rather like getting treatment for a life-threatening disease, putting off doing the right thing will…

Regular readers of my articles on Medium, will know that I’m very much in favour of restoring farmed animals to our fields and bringing landscapes to life through rewilding. I see it as a cause for celebration every time the lives of cows or chickens are transformed for the better…

This year’s UN climate change conference — COP27 — took place in Sharm-el-Sheikh in Egypt and ran into overtime as negotiators struggled to agree commitments to tackle the climate emergency. Compassion sent a delegation of five to this year’s conference with the aim of raising awareness of the vital yet…

…and why they should stay in the Ocean By any measure, octopuses are truly remarkable: they have eight legs, three hearts and blue-green blood. Masters of camouflage, their skin is embedded with cells that sense light, giving them an array of tricks for thwarting enemies. They can match the colours…

By any measure, octopuses are remarkable: they have eight legs, three hearts and blue-green blood. Masters of camouflage, their skin is embedded with cells that sense light, giving them an array of tricks for thwarting enemies. They can match the colours and textures of their surroundings, enabling them to become…

Following an interview for Kindfest Philip shares his reflections on kindness, in celebration of #WorldKindnessDay on 13th November. The other day whilst visiting a supermarket I paused at the trolley queue, patting my pockets, I soon realised I didn’t have the little gold, one pound coin, so essential to access…