Author: Clint Curtis

What Causes Smog In London?

Air pollution Most pollution in London is caused by road transport and domestic and commercial heating systems. The UK Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010 sets standards for a number of pollutants than can harm human health and the environment. Does London have a smog problem? 60 years after the Clean Air Act, Londoners still suffer […]

How Much Warmer Is London Than Edinburgh?

3-7 degrees. London, on the other hand, has much more sunshine and overall, the temperature is usually 3-7 degrees higher than in Edinburgh. It’s common for London to have 19-24 degrees in summer and in recent years, there were quite a few heatwaves with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees (it reached 38 degrees one day). Is […]

Can You Pollard A London Plane Tree?

Platanus x Acerifolia Plane trees lend themselves very well to pruning. They can be pollarded or trained to form an espalier or canopy. How do you prune a London plane? To achieve it, prune a London plane tree in late fall or early winter. Use well-honed blades that are sanitized and make cuts above the […]

Can Aussies Work In London?

Do Australian citizens need a visa to work in the UK? Australians can live in the UK visa-free for up to six months as a tourist. However, if you’re looking to do any paid, unpaid or volunteer work while in the UK, you will need a working holiday visa. Can I work in the UK […]

Is Vancouver Good For Cycling?

Cycling is perhaps the best way to explore Vancouver and its superb natural beauty. Vancouver’s moderate climate makes it possible to cycle almost year round. The City of Vancouver has a comprehensive system of bike routes, paths, dedicated bike lanes and greenways for you to use to get around on two wheels. Is Vancouver bicycle […]

Why Can’T You Bring Soil From Newfoundland?

Why are there soil movement restrictions when leaving Newfoundland and Labrador? The province of Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) is regulated for three soil-borne quarantine pests – potato wart, golden cyst nematode and pale cyst nematode – which are spread through infested soil and items carrying infested soil. Does Newfoundland have good soil? Newfoundland soils are […]

What Grasses Are Native To Saskatchewan?

Needle and Thread Grass is Saskatchewan’s Provincial Grass. Other iconic grasses include Blue Grama Grass, wheatgrasses, porcupine grasses and more. The prairie ecosystem also includes shrubs such as the symbolic Silver Sagebrush. What kind of grass is in Saskatchewan? In Saskatchewan, natural prairie vegetation is dominated by spear grasses, wheat grasses and blue grama grass. […]