‘Plant some sh*t—and then look after it’: Karen Liebreich on Building a Greener City”
We sat down with Karen Liebreich — writer, gardener, environmental activist, and non-fiction author — on a mild October afternoon at the W6 Garden Centre Café in Ravenscourt Park. Over tea and falling leaves, we discussed climate action, volunteering, local politics, guerrilla gardening, and her past and present nature projects in West London — and why climate action […]
November 2025 Green Events in London: Your Monthly Calendar
Our Green November Calendar has landed. From a youth sustainability summit to resilience and national-emergency planning, wildlife photography, book talks, fermentation workshops, and more—there’s plenty across London to help you connect with nature, spark ideas, and take action this autumn. Feature event of the month: QS ImpACT Youth Summit 2025 — Sun 30 Nov–Mon 1 Dec (Imperial […]
Late-October in my Kitchen…Squash, Pumpkins and No-Waste Comfort Cooking
By chef Kate Fortescue We’re thrilled to feature our first guest post by chef Kate Fortescue — a celebration of autumn flavours, no-waste cooking, and cosy, sustainable food. October is the month I finally give in and turn the heating on. After months of little use, my oven is also cranked up and the air at home is […]
From Courtroom to Kitchen: Chef Kate Fortescue on Community, Nutrition and Action
We sat down at Nourish Hub with chef Kate—a former barrister turned community-minded chef and nutrition specialist. From courtroom to kitchen, her path into food has been anything but conventional. We talked pivot, purpose, and practical ways Londoners can eat well, waste less, and take action together. Questions by Gautier Houel, The Green Londoner. TGL: […]
October 2025 Green Events in London: Your Monthly Calendar
Our Green October Calendar is here — packed with almost 20 events across London to help you connect with nature, discover sustainable ideas, and take action this autumn. From workshops and talks to festivals and local initiatives, there’s plenty happening across the city. We’re especially excited about The Green Londoner’s own nature walk on 18 October, where we’ll […]
From Garden to Plate: The Sustainable Secrets of THE PIG-in the South Downs
Exotic fruits, coastal cocktails, and pollinator corridors — how one hotel turns sustainability into an experience. For many Londoners, leaving the city for a few days is essential — not just to escape crowded streets or noisy neighbours, but to recharge our green batteries. At The Green Londoner, we look for places that don’t just promise simplicity, […]
Interview: Naomi Zaragoza on Reimagining Nature at the Design Museum
We met with Naomi Zaragoza, Assistant Curator of Public Practice at the Design Museum. Part of the Learning team, she oversees public programming for temporary exhibitions, community projects, and access initiatives. Our conversation took place in the Dame Sylvia Crowe Garden, where Naomi has led Growing Together, a three-year project exploring the intersection of design, gardening, horticulture, […]
Mark Thomlinson on Ealing’s Climate Week and Why It Matters
We sat down with Mark Thomlinson, Head of Sustainability & Climate at Ealing Council, to talk about the upcoming Ealing Climate Week. The Green Londoner: What is Ealing Climate Week, and why is it important for the borough right now? Ealing has nearly 380,000 residents, and we know most people care about climate change and […]
Why Heathrow Expansion Must Not Go Ahead
A call from The Green Londoner and West Londoners to our elected representatives The threat of Heathrow expansion is back — the airport has just unveiled a £49 billion plan to build a third runway across the M25 and modernise its terminals. As concerned Londoners, we’re calling on our local leaders to take a stand. […]
How H&F Residents Are Powering Up with Solar and Community Action
We spoke to Henrietta Dale, Low Carbon Development Programme Manager, and Lily Robertson, a volunteer with Hammersmith & Fulham Community Energy (HFCE), who shared with The Green Londoner the story behind the borough’s first community-owned solar project — and the newly launched share offer, open until September. A quiet rooftop in White City is now generating more […]