Survival and stoicism: stories of women born before the second world war
Ruby recalls being sent to Somerset at four years old, remembering the fear of German bombers and the kindness of a teacher who comforted her with Bovril.
The Russian tanker disaster and an oil leak in Kerch Strait: What it means
During wartime, environmental disasters can escalate due to governmental neglect and inadequate response measures. The recent spill in Crimea underscores these risks, with thousands of tons of fuel threatening biodiversity.