‘I’m 90 for goodness sake’: rainforest activist to pedal 104 miles down Thames
Robin Hanbury-Tenison, a 90-year-old environmental activist, is embarking on a 104-mile water-bike journey down the River Thames. The expedition aims to raise funds for a research station dedicated to studying Britain's temperate rainforests.
Why it matters
It highlights the urgent need for conservation of overlooked temperate rainforest habitats while showcasing the dedication of veteran activists.
Robin Hanbury-Tenison: ‘I’ve been doing lots of training. All I do is pedal away on an exercise bike.’ Photograph: Merlin Hanbury-Tenison View image in fullscreen Robin Hanbury-Tenison: ‘I’ve been doing lots of training. All I do is pedal away on an exercise bike.’ Photograph: Merlin Hanbury-Tenison Trees and forests ‘I’m 90 for goodness sake’: rainforest activist to pedal 104 miles down Thames Veteran campaigner Robin Hanbury-Tenison is raising money for a research station near his home in Cornwall
The article provides a straightforward human-interest report on an environmental campaign without overt political editorializing.
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