Peers for the Planet
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We are the House of Lords Climate and Nature Group
@globalactionplan.bsky.social analysis shows 84% of proposed data centres are in water-stressed areas or will be by 2040.
Today, Peers will debate what assessment Govt has made of the impact of data centres on our water resources and how this fits with the needs of households, farming & industry
Today, Peers will debate what assessment Govt has made of the impact of data centres on our water resources and how this fits with the needs of households, farming & industry
September 2, 2026 at 1:19 PM
@globalactionplan.bsky.social analysis shows 84% of proposed data centres are in water-stressed areas or will be by 2040.
Today, Peers will debate what assessment Govt has made of the impact of data centres on our water resources and how this fits with the needs of households, farming & industry
Today, Peers will debate what assessment Govt has made of the impact of data centres on our water resources and how this fits with the needs of households, farming & industry
We’re hiring a 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁!
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in 🌎environmental policy while gaining first-hand experience of Parliament.
Details here: www.peersfortheplanet.org/post/we-are-...
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in 🌎environmental policy while gaining first-hand experience of Parliament.
Details here: www.peersfortheplanet.org/post/we-are-...
We are hiring!
We are seeking to recruit a Parliamentary and Policy Assistant to support our legislative and policy programme. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop a career in environmen...
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August 24, 2026 at 8:58 AM
We’re hiring a 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁!
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in 🌎environmental policy while gaining first-hand experience of Parliament.
Details here: www.peersfortheplanet.org/post/we-are-...
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in 🌎environmental policy while gaining first-hand experience of Parliament.
Details here: www.peersfortheplanet.org/post/we-are-...
Every year, thousands of marine animals are killed through accidental capture or 'bycatch' in fishing gear.
Today, Peers will ask the Govt for an update on plans to reduce these avoidable deaths – which @wclnews.bsky.social estimates show are shocking and the true scale likely much higher
Today, Peers will ask the Govt for an update on plans to reduce these avoidable deaths – which @wclnews.bsky.social estimates show are shocking and the true scale likely much higher
July 21, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Every year, thousands of marine animals are killed through accidental capture or 'bycatch' in fishing gear.
Today, Peers will ask the Govt for an update on plans to reduce these avoidable deaths – which @wclnews.bsky.social estimates show are shocking and the true scale likely much higher
Today, Peers will ask the Govt for an update on plans to reduce these avoidable deaths – which @wclnews.bsky.social estimates show are shocking and the true scale likely much higher
There is another big sporting event today ⚽with Report Stage of the #SportingEventsBill in the Lords.
P4P Peers will be pushing for environmental sustainability & climate resilience to be at the heart of the Major Events Strategy and to ensure UK sport can adapt and cope with #ClimateChange
P4P Peers will be pushing for environmental sustainability & climate resilience to be at the heart of the Major Events Strategy and to ensure UK sport can adapt and cope with #ClimateChange
July 15, 2026 at 3:52 PM
There is another big sporting event today ⚽with Report Stage of the #SportingEventsBill in the Lords.
P4P Peers will be pushing for environmental sustainability & climate resilience to be at the heart of the Major Events Strategy and to ensure UK sport can adapt and cope with #ClimateChange
P4P Peers will be pushing for environmental sustainability & climate resilience to be at the heart of the Major Events Strategy and to ensure UK sport can adapt and cope with #ClimateChange
This afternoon, P4P Peers will press the Govt on how it's preparing the UK for #ClimateChange - including support for regenerative agriculture, tackling climate risks to the housing market, and protecting our precious chalk streams
📺👇https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Lords
📺👇https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Lords
July 13, 2026 at 12:29 PM
This afternoon, P4P Peers will press the Govt on how it's preparing the UK for #ClimateChange - including support for regenerative agriculture, tackling climate risks to the housing market, and protecting our precious chalk streams
📺👇https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Lords
📺👇https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Lords
The #RailwaysBill has 2R in the Lords today. There's an opportunity for Peers to explore how GB Rail can deliver a more climate-aligned & resilient system - including by shifting journeys away from road & air, rail electrification and boosting #biodiversity as a huge UK landowner
July 7, 2026 at 3:54 PM
The #RailwaysBill has 2R in the Lords today. There's an opportunity for Peers to explore how GB Rail can deliver a more climate-aligned & resilient system - including by shifting journeys away from road & air, rail electrification and boosting #biodiversity as a huge UK landowner
The #FinancialServicesBill continues today as Peers lead amendments for govt. to rethink watering-down #climate & #nature duties for FCA/PRA, to progress commitments on mandatory 1.5°C aligned transition plans, TNFD nature risks, and banning illegal deforestation goods in the UK
June 29, 2026 at 3:57 PM
The #FinancialServicesBill continues today as Peers lead amendments for govt. to rethink watering-down #climate & #nature duties for FCA/PRA, to progress commitments on mandatory 1.5°C aligned transition plans, TNFD nature risks, and banning illegal deforestation goods in the UK
The #FinancialServicesBill is before the Lords today. There are major reforms to financial regulation and banking, but no mention of #climate & #nature. We’re working with Peers to spotlight the financial system's role in driving green growth and managing + adapting to climate risks
June 8, 2026 at 3:39 PM
The #FinancialServicesBill is before the Lords today. There are major reforms to financial regulation and banking, but no mention of #climate & #nature. We’re working with Peers to spotlight the financial system's role in driving green growth and managing + adapting to climate risks
Later in the #Lords, Peers will debate progress on cutting emissions and reducing wasted gas from venting and flaring - still a major issue in the North Sea.
Estimates suggest the gas lost each year would be worth around £300m at today’s prices, enough to heat 570,000 homes.
Estimates suggest the gas lost each year would be worth around £300m at today’s prices, enough to heat 570,000 homes.
May 21, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Later in the #Lords, Peers will debate progress on cutting emissions and reducing wasted gas from venting and flaring - still a major issue in the North Sea.
Estimates suggest the gas lost each year would be worth around £300m at today’s prices, enough to heat 570,000 homes.
Estimates suggest the gas lost each year would be worth around £300m at today’s prices, enough to heat 570,000 homes.
Today in the Lords @earlrussell.bsky.social has an Oral Question on venting and flaring, and progress made on reducing it in the North Sea.
Estimates by Green Alliance suggest the gas lost in 2024 would be worth around £300m at today’s prices, and crucially enough to heat 570,000 homes.
Estimates by Green Alliance suggest the gas lost in 2024 would be worth around £300m at today’s prices, and crucially enough to heat 570,000 homes.
May 21, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Today in the Lords @earlrussell.bsky.social has an Oral Question on venting and flaring, and progress made on reducing it in the North Sea.
Estimates by Green Alliance suggest the gas lost in 2024 would be worth around £300m at today’s prices, and crucially enough to heat 570,000 homes.
Estimates by Green Alliance suggest the gas lost in 2024 would be worth around £300m at today’s prices, and crucially enough to heat 570,000 homes.
Today there were 2 climate and nature OQs that happened in the Lords:
1⃣ Baroness Ritchie asked when the 25-year farming roadmap would be published👨🌾; and then
2⃣ @earlrussell.bsky.social asked about how demand from data centres could impact our clean power 2030 and net zero 2050 targets⚡️
1⃣ Baroness Ritchie asked when the 25-year farming roadmap would be published👨🌾; and then
2⃣ @earlrussell.bsky.social asked about how demand from data centres could impact our clean power 2030 and net zero 2050 targets⚡️
April 16, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Today there were 2 climate and nature OQs that happened in the Lords:
1⃣ Baroness Ritchie asked when the 25-year farming roadmap would be published👨🌾; and then
2⃣ @earlrussell.bsky.social asked about how demand from data centres could impact our clean power 2030 and net zero 2050 targets⚡️
1⃣ Baroness Ritchie asked when the 25-year farming roadmap would be published👨🌾; and then
2⃣ @earlrussell.bsky.social asked about how demand from data centres could impact our clean power 2030 and net zero 2050 targets⚡️
Today, at 3rd Reading of the #PensionSchemesBill, responding to calls from Baroness Hayman, government committed to produce new guidance to clarify investment duties so pension funds can account for systemic risks like #ClimateChange. 🧵
March 26, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Today, at 3rd Reading of the #PensionSchemesBill, responding to calls from Baroness Hayman, government committed to produce new guidance to clarify investment duties so pension funds can account for systemic risks like #ClimateChange. 🧵
A major #Climate&Nature concession put forward by govt. in Lords stages of #PensionSchemesBill as response to P4P Peers cross-party amendment backed by @ShareAction & others, is being debated now. The proposal would help pension trustees act for savers on systemic risks including climate and nature.
March 23, 2026 at 5:33 PM
A major #Climate&Nature concession put forward by govt. in Lords stages of #PensionSchemesBill as response to P4P Peers cross-party amendment backed by @ShareAction & others, is being debated now. The proposal would help pension trustees act for savers on systemic risks including climate and nature.
Today in Report Stage of the #TobaccoandVapesBill Peers will debate an amendment to ban plastic cigarette filters. c. 4.5 trillion butts are littered globally every year - making them the single most common item of plastic pollution on the planet
More here:
parliamentnews.co.uk/lords-must-b...
More here:
parliamentnews.co.uk/lords-must-b...
Lords Must Back Baroness Grey Thompson’s Ban on Plastic Cigarette Filters
Today, members of the House of Lords have a straightforward choice: support Amendment 17A★ to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill and tackle one of the world's most pe
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February 24, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Today in Report Stage of the #TobaccoandVapesBill Peers will debate an amendment to ban plastic cigarette filters. c. 4.5 trillion butts are littered globally every year - making them the single most common item of plastic pollution on the planet
More here:
parliamentnews.co.uk/lords-must-b...
More here:
parliamentnews.co.uk/lords-must-b...
Today marks the final Committee stage of the #PensionSchemesBill. Peers will debate amendments on climate and nature loss, including a P4P cross-party amendment (218A) to help pension managers factor long-term systemic climate and nature risks into investment decisions
February 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Today marks the final Committee stage of the #PensionSchemesBill. Peers will debate amendments on climate and nature loss, including a P4P cross-party amendment (218A) to help pension managers factor long-term systemic climate and nature risks into investment decisions
New @thefinancelab.bsky.social research shows UK pension schemes have c. £10.5bn invested in coal companies.
Peers have proposed practical changes to the #PensionsSchemesBill to support an orderly divestment - to protect pension savers and the planet.
financeinnovationlab.org/insights/uk-...
Peers have proposed practical changes to the #PensionsSchemesBill to support an orderly divestment - to protect pension savers and the planet.
financeinnovationlab.org/insights/uk-...
UK Pension Schemes and Thermal Coal - Finance Innovation Lab
This research briefing, produced in partnership with the Leave it in the Ground Initiative, estimates the amount of UK pension savings that remain invested in companies involved in the extraction or b...
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February 5, 2026 at 1:43 PM
New @thefinancelab.bsky.social research shows UK pension schemes have c. £10.5bn invested in coal companies.
Peers have proposed practical changes to the #PensionsSchemesBill to support an orderly divestment - to protect pension savers and the planet.
financeinnovationlab.org/insights/uk-...
Peers have proposed practical changes to the #PensionsSchemesBill to support an orderly divestment - to protect pension savers and the planet.
financeinnovationlab.org/insights/uk-...
Today Peers continue to debate the English Devolution Bill with environmental issues being raised in several areas including expanding the health inequality duty, so it includes issues like access to cheap and clean energy, and exposure to water pollution, flooding & heatwaves
@yhclimate.bsky.social
@yhclimate.bsky.social
February 4, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Today Peers continue to debate the English Devolution Bill with environmental issues being raised in several areas including expanding the health inequality duty, so it includes issues like access to cheap and clean energy, and exposure to water pollution, flooding & heatwaves
@yhclimate.bsky.social
@yhclimate.bsky.social
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This evening on the Childrens' Wellbeing and Schools Bill, Baroness Boycott will be making the case for all schools to be made resilient to climate risks like overheating and flooding, and to reach net zero. 👇
February 3, 2026 at 9:56 PM
This evening on the Childrens' Wellbeing and Schools Bill, Baroness Boycott will be making the case for all schools to be made resilient to climate risks like overheating and flooding, and to reach net zero. 👇
This will now be coming tomorrow afternoon, from about 4.30pm.
PFAS - or forever chemicals - are a group of over 10k substances that don't biodegrade and are linked to health issues.
Today Baroness Boycott will lead an amendment to the Childrens' Wellbeing and Schools Bill to ban the use of them in school uniforms.
www.peersfortheplanet.org/post/the-for...
Today Baroness Boycott will lead an amendment to the Childrens' Wellbeing and Schools Bill to ban the use of them in school uniforms.
www.peersfortheplanet.org/post/the-for...
The Forever Chemical Crisis We Can’t Afford to Ignore
By Baroness Boycott, Vice-Chair of Peers for the Planet Published by ParliamentNews on the 20 January 2026There are moments in public policy when warning signs are visible long before action is taken....
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January 27, 2026 at 5:15 PM
This will now be coming tomorrow afternoon, from about 4.30pm.
Today Peers debate the English Devolution Bill, with amendments to ensure that there is a commissioner responsible for delivering Mayors' environment and climate programs, and to ensure that environmental principles are embedded at an early stage of spatial development strategies
January 27, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Today Peers debate the English Devolution Bill, with amendments to ensure that there is a commissioner responsible for delivering Mayors' environment and climate programs, and to ensure that environmental principles are embedded at an early stage of spatial development strategies
PFAS - or forever chemicals - are a group of over 10k substances that don't biodegrade and are linked to health issues.
Today Baroness Boycott will lead an amendment to the Childrens' Wellbeing and Schools Bill to ban the use of them in school uniforms.
www.peersfortheplanet.org/post/the-for...
Today Baroness Boycott will lead an amendment to the Childrens' Wellbeing and Schools Bill to ban the use of them in school uniforms.
www.peersfortheplanet.org/post/the-for...
The Forever Chemical Crisis We Can’t Afford to Ignore
By Baroness Boycott, Vice-Chair of Peers for the Planet Published by ParliamentNews on the 20 January 2026There are moments in public policy when warning signs are visible long before action is taken....
www.peersfortheplanet.org
January 21, 2026 at 5:20 PM
PFAS - or forever chemicals - are a group of over 10k substances that don't biodegrade and are linked to health issues.
Today Baroness Boycott will lead an amendment to the Childrens' Wellbeing and Schools Bill to ban the use of them in school uniforms.
www.peersfortheplanet.org/post/the-for...
Today Baroness Boycott will lead an amendment to the Childrens' Wellbeing and Schools Bill to ban the use of them in school uniforms.
www.peersfortheplanet.org/post/the-for...
Several Bills are being debated this week which have implications for climate and nature.
🌊First is the BBNJ Bill which ratifies the High Seas Treaty, with a few amendments tabled about plastic pollution and environmental impact assessments, that will be discussed this evening.
🌊First is the BBNJ Bill which ratifies the High Seas Treaty, with a few amendments tabled about plastic pollution and environmental impact assessments, that will be discussed this evening.
Find out what’s coming up this week in the House of Lords:
❓ Members quiz the government on sexual harassment faced by women and girls in educational settings, large-scale waste crime, nuclear-powered submarines, and protections for children from harmful in-game purchases.
❓ Members quiz the government on sexual harassment faced by women and girls in educational settings, large-scale waste crime, nuclear-powered submarines, and protections for children from harmful in-game purchases.
January 12, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Several Bills are being debated this week which have implications for climate and nature.
🌊First is the BBNJ Bill which ratifies the High Seas Treaty, with a few amendments tabled about plastic pollution and environmental impact assessments, that will be discussed this evening.
🌊First is the BBNJ Bill which ratifies the High Seas Treaty, with a few amendments tabled about plastic pollution and environmental impact assessments, that will be discussed this evening.
Today Peers debate the Environment and Climate Committee's report on nitrogen pollution, which outlines how a national nitrogen strategy could deliver significant human and planetary health benefits.
This week's chart highlights just some of the impacts of nitrogen & why we need a joined up plan.
This week's chart highlights just some of the impacts of nitrogen & why we need a joined up plan.
January 6, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Today Peers debate the Environment and Climate Committee's report on nitrogen pollution, which outlines how a national nitrogen strategy could deliver significant human and planetary health benefits.
This week's chart highlights just some of the impacts of nitrogen & why we need a joined up plan.
This week's chart highlights just some of the impacts of nitrogen & why we need a joined up plan.