Tag Archives: plastic

In praise of the compromised, the partial and the temporary

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Sarah Tanburn

We who care about the health of the planet, social justice and combatting poverty, live in a time of betrayal and rage. There is no need to rehearse yet again the manifest lunacy of Brexit, Trump and the rising tide … Continue reading →

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Hunting for plastic with #exxpeditionroundbritain

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Sarah Tanburn

We have four missions on Sea Dragon: raising awareness about pollution, empowering women, creating strong networks and champions for environmental advocacy – and of course collecting data about plastic in our waters. There are several research institutes and universities for … Continue reading →

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#exxpeditionroundbritain does Force 8

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Sarah Tanburn

We pulled away from the quay in Belfast prompt at 0800 yesterday, Wednesday, on a quiet, still morning. Out on the Lough the clouds capped the green, green hills and the wind was ruffling the surface. Out of the channel … Continue reading →

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http://tracking.redportglobal.com/TrackSuper busy kick-off for #exxpeditionroundbritain

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Sarah Tanburn

I took the train to Plymouth on Sunday, and had a great conversation with a new friend on the way.  The space between Totnes and Plymouth feels like the last moment of calm. I can’t wait for a night watch! … Continue reading →

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