In 1965 executives at Shell wanted to know what the world would look like in the year 2000. They consulted a range of experts, who speculated about fusion-powered hovercrafts and "all sorts of fanciful technological stuff". When the oil company asked the scientist James Lovelock, he predicted that the main problem in 2000 would be the environment. "It will be worsening then to such an extent that it will seriously affect their business," he said.
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Worlds Largest Ice Sheet Melting
The world's largest ice sheet has started to melt along its coastal fringes, raising fears that global sea levels will rise faster than scientists expected.
Moseley Bog celebrates Heritage Lottery Fund win for 'Tolkien's playground' Nature Reserve
A well-loved Birmingham nature reserve acknowledged by JR Tolkien as the inspiration behind the mystical Old Forest in his world famous novels The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, has won a £376,500 grant* from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
Spring time investment boost for six UK parks
The parks in London, Darlington, Oldham and Stoke-on-Trent are now set to begin major redevelopment work.
Southampton Sea City Museum sets sail
Today, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced confirmed funding¹ for Southampton Sea City Museum as well as initial support² for projects in Suffolk, Herefordshire, the Outer Hebrides, Nottinghamshire, Wiltshire and a UK-wide film heritage project.