Chris Fitch

2 months ago | waterstones.com | Chris Fitch

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Oct 1, 2024 | nationalgeographic.com | Chris Fitch

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). “You see the wall over there?” Tomás Duarte points outside, through the main door, to the opposite side of the street. “Imagine this all full,” he gestures to the interior of the bakery, “and the queue out there... just to buy a pastel de nata.”Often known in the UK as a Portuguese custard tart, a pastel de nata is a small, round, flaky puff pastry case filled with a sweet custard cream.

Aug 16, 2023 | geographical.co.uk | Chris Fitch

Review by Chris FitchHow bad are fossil fuels? What’s the carbon footprint of agriculture? How can we sort out urban transport? If only someone could answer these and even more daunting questions about protecting the planet, perhaps this complicated subject might feel a little more manageable. Thankfully, sustainability consultant Mike Berners-Lee has written a book doing exactly that.

Jul 25, 2023 | geographical.co.uk | Chris Fitch

Rebecca Heisman presents an engaging and unashamedly focused book on the intricate science behind migratory bird tracking Review by Chris FitchTwo centuries ago, an unlucky stork was shot by a hunter in Germany. Embedded in its neck was a long, thin piece of wood – unmistakably a spear. Later analysis revealed it to be African in origin.

Jun 4, 2023 | geographical.co.uk | Chris Fitch

Can flying be green? Christopher de Bellaigue looks at the challenges aviation faces in a world trying to decarbonise Review by Chris FitchProducing an entire book on the future of flying in a net-zero world that could be easily read between take-off and landing is impressive. At less than 100 pages, Christopher de Bellaigue’s new book is a snappy yet detailed guide to the challenges aviation faces in a world trying to transition away from fossil fuels.