Tom Fitton
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Never be cruel, never be cowardly…Remember, hate is always foolish and love is always wise. Always try to be nice, but never fail to be kind.
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Tom Fitton
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· Aug 7
I've signed. Will you? Add your name to help make wildfire prevention and climate resilience a national priority, and stand with the communities affected by wildfires.
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I've signed the petition calling on the Government to make wildfire prevention and climate resilience a national priority. Join me and help protect the places we love. campaigns.nationaltrust.org.uk/page/196457/...
Dinosaur poop—possibly from a juvenile T. rex or Nanotyrannus—containing feathers, bone fragments, and fish scales provides a look at a Cretaceous-era food web.
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A Tyrannosaur Ate a Feathery Meal—and It Was Frozen in Time
Dinosaur poop—possibly from a juvenile T. rex or Nanotyrannus—containing feathers, bone fragments, and fish scales provides a look at a Cretaceous-era food web.
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October 5, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Dinosaur poop—possibly from a juvenile T. rex or Nanotyrannus—containing feathers, bone fragments, and fish scales provides a look at a Cretaceous-era food web.
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Job Alert! 🔉 We're looking for two part-time Field Surveyors for the Winter survey season from November - March to conduct wintering bird surveys.
To discover more and apply visit ➡️ www.bto.org/jobs
📍 Survey areas: Yorkshire Dales & the Fens.
📝 Deadline for applications: Sunday 18 October 2026.
To discover more and apply visit ➡️ www.bto.org/jobs
📍 Survey areas: Yorkshire Dales & the Fens.
📝 Deadline for applications: Sunday 18 October 2026.
October 5, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Job Alert! 🔉 We're looking for two part-time Field Surveyors for the Winter survey season from November - March to conduct wintering bird surveys.
To discover more and apply visit ➡️ www.bto.org/jobs
📍 Survey areas: Yorkshire Dales & the Fens.
📝 Deadline for applications: Sunday 18 October 2026.
To discover more and apply visit ➡️ www.bto.org/jobs
📍 Survey areas: Yorkshire Dales & the Fens.
📝 Deadline for applications: Sunday 18 October 2026.
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"A series of deadly heat waves from May to August overwhelmed Germany’s healthcare and emergency response systems and led to an estimated 16,000 heat-related deaths during the summer, the most heat mortalities ever recorded in the highly developed country."
Mass Heat Wave Deaths in Europe Show Climate Extremes Are Outpacing Adaptation Efforts - Inside Climate News
As preparedness lags, many regions around the world could be overwhelmed by rising temperatures, climate experts warn.
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October 5, 2026 at 1:43 AM
"A series of deadly heat waves from May to August overwhelmed Germany’s healthcare and emergency response systems and led to an estimated 16,000 heat-related deaths during the summer, the most heat mortalities ever recorded in the highly developed country."
More than 5,500 electric vehicle charge points, unlocked with £5.4 million in Combined Authority funding, are set to be installed across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, subject to final approvals.
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£5.4m investment set to unlock more than 5,500 EV chargers in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | Cambridge Network
More than 5,500 electric vehicle charge points, unlocked with £5.4 million in Combined Authority funding, are set to be installed across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, subject to final approvals. Ca...
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October 4, 2026 at 8:28 AM
More than 5,500 electric vehicle charge points, unlocked with £5.4 million in Combined Authority funding, are set to be installed across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, subject to final approvals.
www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/news/ps54m-i...
www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/news/ps54m-i...
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What is an electrostate? The word has found its way into the international energy vocabulary. The Financial Times, Forbes, Ember and Carnegie all use it. But it is rarely defined.
I went through the reports and papers to unpack it & found four dimensions. 🧵
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I went through the reports and papers to unpack it & found four dimensions. 🧵
janrosenow.substack.com/p/what-is-an...
What is an electrostate?
It is not a club you are in or out of. It is a direction of travel.
janrosenow.substack.com
October 4, 2026 at 8:25 AM
What is an electrostate? The word has found its way into the international energy vocabulary. The Financial Times, Forbes, Ember and Carnegie all use it. But it is rarely defined.
I went through the reports and papers to unpack it & found four dimensions. 🧵
janrosenow.substack.com/p/what-is-an...
I went through the reports and papers to unpack it & found four dimensions. 🧵
janrosenow.substack.com/p/what-is-an...
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Labour just don't get it. They don't get how scared people are with extreme weather becoming our new normal.
We need voices in parliament that will force them to take wildfires seriously, not quietly shirk responsibility.
We need voices in parliament that will force them to take wildfires seriously, not quietly shirk responsibility.
October 4, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Labour just don't get it. They don't get how scared people are with extreme weather becoming our new normal.
We need voices in parliament that will force them to take wildfires seriously, not quietly shirk responsibility.
We need voices in parliament that will force them to take wildfires seriously, not quietly shirk responsibility.
Shakajlura riojanensis, a newly discovered Triassic apex predator, ruled the land millions of years before the rise of giant dinosaurs.
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The ‘Blessed Lizard’ That Inherited the Earth After Its Worst Apocalypse
Shakajlura riojanensis, a newly discovered Triassic apex predator, ruled the land millions of years before the rise of giant dinosaurs.
www.nationalgeographic.com
October 4, 2026 at 7:52 AM
Shakajlura riojanensis, a newly discovered Triassic apex predator, ruled the land millions of years before the rise of giant dinosaurs.
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The breakdown of our ecosystems is a national security threat. We must put restoring nature at the heart of government decision-making.
So I'm delighted that @TheGreenParty members backed my conference motion on the need for a Nature, Biodiversity and Security Act.
So I'm delighted that @TheGreenParty members backed my conference motion on the need for a Nature, Biodiversity and Security Act.
No national security without nature security, say Green Party - Green Party
The Green Party of England and Wales says today that nature loss and biodiversity decline should be treated as seriously as other national security threats. Delegates to the Party’s conference in…
greenparty.org.uk
October 3, 2026 at 4:41 PM
The breakdown of our ecosystems is a national security threat. We must put restoring nature at the heart of government decision-making.
So I'm delighted that @TheGreenParty members backed my conference motion on the need for a Nature, Biodiversity and Security Act.
So I'm delighted that @TheGreenParty members backed my conference motion on the need for a Nature, Biodiversity and Security Act.
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Thawing permafrost, wetlands, wildfires, and freshwaters could increase global warming by up to 30% by 2100, according to a new study.
Most climate models omit these natural feedback loops, meaning current warming projections are likely underestimated and carbon budgets too generous.
Most climate models omit these natural feedback loops, meaning current warming projections are likely underestimated and carbon budgets too generous.
Permafrost, wetland, wildfire and freshwater emissions could amplify climate change by up to 30%, study finds
As frozen ground thaws in the Arctic, dead plants and animals locked in soils for thousands of years start to decay, releasing methane and carbon dioxide. Those gases trap heat from the sun and warm…
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October 2, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Thawing permafrost, wetlands, wildfires, and freshwaters could increase global warming by up to 30% by 2100, according to a new study.
Most climate models omit these natural feedback loops, meaning current warming projections are likely underestimated and carbon budgets too generous.
Most climate models omit these natural feedback loops, meaning current warming projections are likely underestimated and carbon budgets too generous.
Research represents evidence that the gentoo penguin is actually four genetically distinct species.
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Amazing new penguin discovered for first time in over 100 years | Discover Wildlife
Research represents evidence that the gentoo penguin is actually four genetically distinct species.
www.discoverwildlife.com
October 2, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Research represents evidence that the gentoo penguin is actually four genetically distinct species.
www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts...
www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts...
A warming climate is forcing Antarctica’s native plants to adapt. Not only have they risen to the challenge, they’ve adapted in two different ways, according to a new study.
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Scientists put tiny greenhouses over Antarctica’s only two flowering plants and left them there for 7 years. Here's why | Discover Wildlife
A warming climate is forcing Antarctica’s native plants to adapt. Not only have they risen to the challenge, they’ve adapted in two different ways, according to a new study.
www.discoverwildlife.com
October 2, 2026 at 5:20 PM
A warming climate is forcing Antarctica’s native plants to adapt. Not only have they risen to the challenge, they’ve adapted in two different ways, according to a new study.
www.discoverwildlife.com/environment/...
www.discoverwildlife.com/environment/...
During a National Geographic Pristine Seas expedition, scientists found proof that confirmed leopard sharks occupy Samoan waters.
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Researchers dropped a baited camera into the Pacific Ocean, then this secretive creature came to investigate | Discover Wildlife
During a National Geographic Pristine Seas expedition, scientists found proof that confirmed leopard sharks occupy Samoan waters.
www.discoverwildlife.com
October 2, 2026 at 5:20 PM
During a National Geographic Pristine Seas expedition, scientists found proof that confirmed leopard sharks occupy Samoan waters.
www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts...
www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts...
A winter with little snow followed by an exceptionally warm summer has led to a year of rapid melting in the European country.
www.discoverwildlife.com/environment/...
www.discoverwildlife.com/environment/...
More than 5% of Switzerland’s glacial ice vanished in 2026, say scientists | Discover Wildlife
A winter with little snow followed by an exceptionally warm summer has led to a year of rapid melting in the European country.
www.discoverwildlife.com
October 2, 2026 at 5:19 PM
A winter with little snow followed by an exceptionally warm summer has led to a year of rapid melting in the European country.
www.discoverwildlife.com/environment/...
www.discoverwildlife.com/environment/...
Bogong moths have been in decline since the 1980s, but this spring the insects have been sighted in the thousands across southeastern Australia, delighting scientists.
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www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/w...
Moth Swarms Sweep Across Australia. That’s Good News.
Bogong moths have been in decline since the 1980s, but this spring the insects have been sighted in the thousands across southeastern Australia, delighting scientists.
www.nytimes.com
October 2, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Bogong moths have been in decline since the 1980s, but this spring the insects have been sighted in the thousands across southeastern Australia, delighting scientists.
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/w...
A POLITICO investigation reveals more than 100 open records requests demanding documents from climate scientists nationwide.
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Inside the anti-climate campaign against researchers
A POLITICO investigation reveals more than 100 open records requests demanding documents from climate scientists nationwide.
www.politico.com
October 2, 2026 at 5:16 PM
A POLITICO investigation reveals more than 100 open records requests demanding documents from climate scientists nationwide.
www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
Food and Agriculture Organisation urges governments to make forest restoration a national priority.
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UN warns of ‘narrowing window’ to restore world’s forests
Food and Agriculture Organization urges governments to make forest restoration a national priority
www.theguardian.com
October 2, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Food and Agriculture Organisation urges governments to make forest restoration a national priority.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The discharges affected popular bathing spots and sensitive habitats at some of the most scenic locations in South West England, according to the Environment Agency.
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South West Water fined almost £8m for sewage spillages at Devon and Cornwall beauty spots
The discharges affected popular bathing spots and sensitive habitats at some of the most scenic locations in South West England, according to the Environment Agency.
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October 2, 2026 at 5:15 PM
The discharges affected popular bathing spots and sensitive habitats at some of the most scenic locations in South West England, according to the Environment Agency.
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news.sky.com/story/south-...
Energy regulator Ofgem has today (Wednesday 26 August) announced a 4% increase of the energy price cap for the period covering 1 October to 31 December 2026.
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Energy price cap will rise by 4% from October 2026
Ofgem has announced a 4% increase of the energy price cap for the period covering 1 October to 31 December 2026.
www.ofgem.gov.uk
October 2, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Energy regulator Ofgem has today (Wednesday 26 August) announced a 4% increase of the energy price cap for the period covering 1 October to 31 December 2026.
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Household energy prices are set to soar in January, with a typical annual bill forecast to jump by £276, figures shared with the BBC reveal.
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Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years
A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 2, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Household energy prices are set to soar in January, with a typical annual bill forecast to jump by £276, figures shared with the BBC reveal.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Sky's James Sillars explains the upwards price pressures facing diesel, and why even falling oil costs may not help in the months ahead.
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Why record diesel prices have further to go
Sky's James Sillars explains the upwards price pressures facing diesel, and why even falling oil costs may not help in the months ahead.
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October 2, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Sky's James Sillars explains the upwards price pressures facing diesel, and why even falling oil costs may not help in the months ahead.
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news.sky.com/story/why-re...
The UK is in talks with US authorities over a potential stoppage of diesel exports and has started preparing for a ban, Chancellor John Healey has told BBC News.
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UK tries to stop Trump's diesel export ban
John Healey said the government is in talks with the US over Donald Trump's threat to stop exports.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 2, 2026 at 5:13 PM
The UK is in talks with US authorities over a potential stoppage of diesel exports and has started preparing for a ban, Chancellor John Healey has told BBC News.
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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"The 2027 BMW 3 Series comes in both gas and electric versions, and the EV is $4,400 cheaper."
But I have range anxiety....
But I have range anxiety....
BMW built the same car for gas and electric. The EV is $4,400 cheaper. | TechCrunch
The new BMW 3 Series shows just how quickly EVs have caught up to fossil fuel vehicles on pricing.
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October 2, 2026 at 12:38 PM
"The 2027 BMW 3 Series comes in both gas and electric versions, and the EV is $4,400 cheaper."
But I have range anxiety....
But I have range anxiety....
Wayan Wardika used to see “clouds of fireflies” as a child growing up among the rice fields of Bali, Indonesia. But 40 years later, he realized that the fireflies in his village had all but disappeared.
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A plan to save Bali's lost fireflies
BALI — Indonesia. Wayan Wardika used to see “clouds of fireflies” as a child growing up among the rice fields of Bali, Indonesia. But 40 years later, he realized that the fireflies in his village had ...
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October 2, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Wayan Wardika used to see “clouds of fireflies” as a child growing up among the rice fields of Bali, Indonesia. But 40 years later, he realized that the fireflies in his village had all but disappeared.
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A public hearing this week by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights will assess claims that the Peruvian state violated the rights of the Indigenous Mashco Piro, Yora, and Amahuaca peoples, who live on ancestral territory in the Amazon Rainforest.
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Peru faces hearing over threats to uncontacted Indigenous groups in the Amazon
Peru faces an Inter-American Court hearing over alleged failures to protect Indigenous peoples from threats in the Amazon.
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October 2, 2026 at 6:29 AM
A public hearing this week by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights will assess claims that the Peruvian state violated the rights of the Indigenous Mashco Piro, Yora, and Amahuaca peoples, who live on ancestral territory in the Amazon Rainforest.
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Researchers at gene banks scattered across Southern Africa have spent decades collecting and duplicating specimens of valuable wild fruit trees.
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Scientists clone Southern Africa’s wild fruit trees as forests disappear
Plant geneticist Alice Muchugi recalls meeting a group of furious fruit sellers on the side of a dusty road not far from Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, in 2024. They told her that a group of men armed wi...
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October 2, 2026 at 6:27 AM
Researchers at gene banks scattered across Southern Africa have spent decades collecting and duplicating specimens of valuable wild fruit trees.
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