Durham Cathedral voted top UK landmark

Durham Cathedral is crowned top visitor attraction in the UK - the article also contains a link to the full listings.

http://www.thebubble.org.uk/newsfeat/durham-cathedral-voted-top-uk-landmark

Durham University plummets down green rankings

An updated version of the Green League article to include a rather complacent quotation from the University, still no explanation of how the management intend to challenge the increase in carbon emissions

http://www.palatinate.org.uk/?p=40517

It's time to turn the tide in the energy debate

After a group of MPs rejected plans for a tidal barrage in the Severn Estuary, I consider the unique potential of marine energy in the UK

http://www.studentjournals.co.uk/comment/environment/2169-it-s-time-to-turn-the-tide-in-the-energy-debate

The university league table in which the Russell Group comes bottom: Durham plummets down green rankings

http://static.journoportfolio.com/uploads/Durham_came_100th_in_a_league_table_which_ranks_universities_for_environmental_and_ethical_performance_article.pdf

Ever dream of a Britain where lions roam alongside wolves and lynx? A review of Feral, an excellent new book from the celebrated environmental journalist George Monbiot:

http://www.theharker.com/2013/06/10/books-george-monbiot-feral/

The Woolwich murder and the need to seize the national identity debate away from the hands of extremists:

http://www.palatinate.org.uk/?p=40119

I cover what is perhaps my favourite sporting event - cheese rolling - and consider what it can tell us about our national character:

(Apologies for the picture which is not of Coopers Hill - I could find neither a copyright free image of Gloucester nor one of Double Gloucester cheese!)

http://www.studentjournals.co.uk/comment/culture/2141-a-small-village-and-the-spirit-of-england