Report by Duncan Williams for Pulman's Weekly News
Devon’s environmental and literary communities are set to benefit from the appointment of journalist, author and broadcaster Anna Turns as the new patron of Libraries Unlimited, the charity that runs the county’s library services.
Known for her passionate work in ocean conservation and science communication, Anna ( pictured ) brings a wealth of experience to the role at a particularly significant moment for the organisation. Her latest BBC radio series Secrets of the Sea delves into how marine scientists in the West Country are addressing global challenges such as overfishing, climate change and sea level rise.
As Senior Environment Editor at The Conversation UK, Anna works to make academic research more accessible to the wider public, and her writing has featured in national outlets including The Guardian and BBC Future, covering subjects ranging from renewable energy to sustainable food and farming. Her 2022 book, Go Toxic Free, off…
