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Harriet Rix

Harriet Rix is a tree science consultant who travels widely studying trees around the world. She was formerly based at the Tree Council, where she researched tree diseases and urban tree strategies. Rix holds a biochemistry degree from the University of Oxford and an MPhil in the history and philosophy of science from the University of Cambridge. She was a London Library Emerging Writer, and her writing and photography have been published in the Financial Times, London Review of Books, and Times Literary Supplement, among others.
The Genius of Trees

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The Genius of Trees

Biodiversity Titles for Higher Education

The International Day for Biological Diversity is a UN-sanctioned day celebrated on May 22nd that aims to raise awareness on the importance of biodiversity and the need to protect against species loss. “First coined by Walter G. Rosen in 1985, biological diversity—or biodiversity, as it is more commonly called—is defined as the “variety of life

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Earth Day Picks for Secondary Education

Earth Day, celebrated on April 22nd, is a power opportunity to engage middle and high school students in meaningful conversations about sustainability, climate action, and global responsibility. With thoughtful curated titles and collections, students can explore complex environmental issues while building critical thinking and real-world connections. Whether you are enhancing your curriculum or adding to

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