@birdg.bsky.social
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This is shocking. The Conservatives' new energy plan goes way past scrapping net zero – they actually want to put emissions up.
After a summer of wildfires, it seems the Conservatives have completely given up on the environment and are just taking orders from Donald Trump.
After a summer of wildfires, it seems the Conservatives have completely given up on the environment and are just taking orders from Donald Trump.
August 19, 2026 at 9:51 AM
This is shocking. The Conservatives' new energy plan goes way past scrapping net zero – they actually want to put emissions up.
After a summer of wildfires, it seems the Conservatives have completely given up on the environment and are just taking orders from Donald Trump.
After a summer of wildfires, it seems the Conservatives have completely given up on the environment and are just taking orders from Donald Trump.
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What brazen liars.
By restoring water-retaining natural ecosystems, rewilding REDUCES wildfires.
By restoring water-retaining natural ecosystems, rewilding REDUCES wildfires.
August 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM
What brazen liars.
By restoring water-retaining natural ecosystems, rewilding REDUCES wildfires.
By restoring water-retaining natural ecosystems, rewilding REDUCES wildfires.
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Minsmere RSPB has been closed after a major wildfire broke out at neighbouring Dunwich Heath on the Suffolk coast, prompting the RSPB to warn against disturbance to breeding wildlife from drones and low-flying aircraft: https://f.mtr.cool/tdcqoivuqu
August 2, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Minsmere RSPB has been closed after a major wildfire broke out at neighbouring Dunwich Heath on the Suffolk coast, prompting the RSPB to warn against disturbance to breeding wildlife from drones and low-flying aircraft: https://f.mtr.cool/tdcqoivuqu
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Thames Water CEO went unchallenged on the BBC on the claim that public ownership means water investment competes with health and defence. This is a myth! 99% of water investment comes from BILLS. Take 2 mins to complain to Ofcom and the BBC vist.ly/5d5xb
Ofcom and BBC, correct the record: Thames Water CEO misled the public about public ownership
Thames Water CEO lied about public ownership on the BBC. It is time Ofcom and the BBC corrected the record
vist.ly
August 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Thames Water CEO went unchallenged on the BBC on the claim that public ownership means water investment competes with health and defence. This is a myth! 99% of water investment comes from BILLS. Take 2 mins to complain to Ofcom and the BBC vist.ly/5d5xb
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Appalling: Church of England votes against plan to rewild 30% of its land by 2030
@wildcard.land have run a noble campaign trying to get the CofE to see sense
But this demonstrates exactly why Ministers can't rely on landowners to voluntarily support 30by30:
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
@wildcard.land have run a noble campaign trying to get the CofE to see sense
But this demonstrates exactly why Ministers can't rely on landowners to voluntarily support 30by30:
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Church of England votes against plan to rewild 30% of its land by 2030
Campaigners criticise C of E for failing to show moral leadership as one of country’s biggest landowners
www.theguardian.com
July 14, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Appalling: Church of England votes against plan to rewild 30% of its land by 2030
@wildcard.land have run a noble campaign trying to get the CofE to see sense
But this demonstrates exactly why Ministers can't rely on landowners to voluntarily support 30by30:
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
@wildcard.land have run a noble campaign trying to get the CofE to see sense
But this demonstrates exactly why Ministers can't rely on landowners to voluntarily support 30by30:
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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The £17 billion of tax HMRC is choosing not to collect youtu.be/cNej_KOdbQU?... That's enough to pay for 50,000 council houses a year, and HMRC don't seem to care that it's being lost.
The £17 billion of tax HMRC is choosing not to collect
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
July 3, 2026 at 6:13 AM
The £17 billion of tax HMRC is choosing not to collect youtu.be/cNej_KOdbQU?... That's enough to pay for 50,000 council houses a year, and HMRC don't seem to care that it's being lost.
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Wishing very best of luck to @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social today for first Lords debate on her #NaturesRights Bill - a hugely important & inspiring initiative to accord rights to nature & give us a chance of better protecting & restoring it, recognising we are part of nature not separate from it 🌍
We need to fundamentally change our relationship with nature.
The UK Nature's Rights Bill seeks to do just that.
You can help:
✉ Email your MP asking them to support the bill.
Details can be found in my bio and on my website nataliebennett.org/2026/06/29/t...
The UK Nature's Rights Bill seeks to do just that.
You can help:
✉ Email your MP asking them to support the bill.
Details can be found in my bio and on my website nataliebennett.org/2026/06/29/t...
July 3, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Wishing very best of luck to @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social today for first Lords debate on her #NaturesRights Bill - a hugely important & inspiring initiative to accord rights to nature & give us a chance of better protecting & restoring it, recognising we are part of nature not separate from it 🌍
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No , Natural England aren't looking to kill all the Dartmoor ponies , as disingenuous politicians across the political divide would have you believe .
A lot of hysteria about this news story over the past few days – well and truly debunked here . . . www.dartmoornature.org.uk/post/ponies-...
A lot of hysteria about this news story over the past few days – well and truly debunked here . . . www.dartmoornature.org.uk/post/ponies-...
Ponies, Dartmoor and fake news
There’s been a deluge of misinformation recently about ponies on Dartmoor. Dartmoor Nature Alliance’s Tony Whitehead looks at the origins and potential impacts of the current “pony campaigning". He st...
www.dartmoornature.org.uk
June 18, 2026 at 12:32 PM
No , Natural England aren't looking to kill all the Dartmoor ponies , as disingenuous politicians across the political divide would have you believe .
A lot of hysteria about this news story over the past few days – well and truly debunked here . . . www.dartmoornature.org.uk/post/ponies-...
A lot of hysteria about this news story over the past few days – well and truly debunked here . . . www.dartmoornature.org.uk/post/ponies-...
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Petition: Hold a referendum to bring the water industry into public ownership
Hold a binding national referendum on whether the water industry should be returned to public ownership.
Just passed 150k signatures.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
Hold a binding national referendum on whether the water industry should be returned to public ownership.
Just passed 150k signatures.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
Petition: Hold a referendum to bring the water industry into public ownership
Hold a binding national referendum on whether the water industry should be returned to public ownership. Water is a basic human necessity; we believe our privatised system has failed, so the public sh...
petition.parliament.uk
June 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Petition: Hold a referendum to bring the water industry into public ownership
Hold a binding national referendum on whether the water industry should be returned to public ownership.
Just passed 150k signatures.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
Hold a binding national referendum on whether the water industry should be returned to public ownership.
Just passed 150k signatures.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
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I wrote this a year ago. Seems quite relevant again. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
How ‘out of touch’ Tony Blair became a serious threat to climate action
Even before his call for a net zero ‘reset’, there had been criticism of ex-PM’s lucrative links with fossil fuel nations
www.theguardian.com
May 27, 2026 at 1:50 PM
I wrote this a year ago. Seems quite relevant again. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Illegal persecution of birds of prey remains widespread across the UK despite more than 60 years of legal protection, according to a major new report published by the RSPB:
RSPB calls for UK shooting licences as raptor persecution persists
A decade-long review by the RSPB has revealed hundreds of confirmed bird of prey persecution incidents across the UK, renewing calls for tighter regulation of the gamebird shooting industry.
bit.ly
May 28, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Illegal persecution of birds of prey remains widespread across the UK despite more than 60 years of legal protection, according to a major new report published by the RSPB:
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A crew member who used to work with us on #springwatch has CPTSD from his tours with the military – doctors say he'll live with it for the rest of his life . But there are alternatives .
Please do support him on his journey to recovery , he’s a great guy gofund.me/90bcae4d5
Please do support him on his journey to recovery , he’s a great guy gofund.me/90bcae4d5
May 22, 2026 at 11:11 AM
A crew member who used to work with us on #springwatch has CPTSD from his tours with the military – doctors say he'll live with it for the rest of his life . But there are alternatives .
Please do support him on his journey to recovery , he’s a great guy gofund.me/90bcae4d5
Please do support him on his journey to recovery , he’s a great guy gofund.me/90bcae4d5
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Hard to know which is more shocking - the dire warnings of the potential collapse of our food system in the UK or the fact that governments have tried to cover it up. Their complacency is off the scale. We urgently need to switch to growing more food domestically & to restore nature now
Britain’s food supply ‘at risk of catastrophic failure by 2030’
A report written before the 2024 election says climate change, habitat loss and geopolitical instability are a danger to food security — and it has been ignored
www.thetimes.com
March 25, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Hard to know which is more shocking - the dire warnings of the potential collapse of our food system in the UK or the fact that governments have tried to cover it up. Their complacency is off the scale. We urgently need to switch to growing more food domestically & to restore nature now
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In case there was any doubt that Reform loathe nature & rewilding, here’s Richard Tice opposing the new land use framework and saying:
“We should be maximising food production, not subsidising productive land to sit idle.”
Reform would be a disaster for nature. They need to be utterly defeated.
“We should be maximising food production, not subsidising productive land to sit idle.”
Reform would be a disaster for nature. They need to be utterly defeated.
March 20, 2026 at 7:54 AM
In case there was any doubt that Reform loathe nature & rewilding, here’s Richard Tice opposing the new land use framework and saying:
“We should be maximising food production, not subsidising productive land to sit idle.”
Reform would be a disaster for nature. They need to be utterly defeated.
“We should be maximising food production, not subsidising productive land to sit idle.”
Reform would be a disaster for nature. They need to be utterly defeated.
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It would be good if similar legislation could be leveraged to ensure compliance with dog rules on nature reserves
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Dog owners face unlimited fines for farm livestock attacks
Police will have new powers to seize and detain dogs that have attacked or chased farm animals.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 18, 2026 at 7:46 AM
It would be good if similar legislation could be leveraged to ensure compliance with dog rules on nature reserves
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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⚠️ We've had reports of seabirds washing up. Please report ALL species of dead birds ⬇️
📍 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/...
📍 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/...
📍 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.serv...
#UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland
📍 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/...
📍 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/...
📍 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.serv...
#UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland
February 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM
⚠️ We've had reports of seabirds washing up. Please report ALL species of dead birds ⬇️
📍 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/...
📍 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/...
📍 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.serv...
#UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland
📍 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/...
📍 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/...
📍 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.serv...
#UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland
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'The Church of England must use its immense wealth to invest in nature'
Wild Card & @deborahmeaden.bsky.social are calling on @churchofengland.org to restore nature on their land… but we need your help!
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Wild Card & @deborahmeaden.bsky.social are calling on @churchofengland.org to restore nature on their land… but we need your help!
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youtube.com/shorts/W9ax2...
Deborah Meaden calls on the Church of England to invest in nature!
YouTube video by Wild Card
youtube.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:12 PM
'The Church of England must use its immense wealth to invest in nature'
Wild Card & @deborahmeaden.bsky.social are calling on @churchofengland.org to restore nature on their land… but we need your help!
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youtube.com/shorts/W9ax2...
Wild Card & @deborahmeaden.bsky.social are calling on @churchofengland.org to restore nature on their land… but we need your help!
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youtube.com/shorts/W9ax2...
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Tears of joy! SCOTLAND HAS JUST PASSED SWIFT BRICKS INTO LAW unanimously!
4 years of asking England & Scotland sorts it in a month led by ACE MARK RUSKELL MSP ♥️The RELIEF is unreal! Tell England to follow 🏴by emailing [email protected] now!WOOP!
4 years of asking England & Scotland sorts it in a month led by ACE MARK RUSKELL MSP ♥️The RELIEF is unreal! Tell England to follow 🏴by emailing [email protected] now!WOOP!
January 27, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Tears of joy! SCOTLAND HAS JUST PASSED SWIFT BRICKS INTO LAW unanimously!
4 years of asking England & Scotland sorts it in a month led by ACE MARK RUSKELL MSP ♥️The RELIEF is unreal! Tell England to follow 🏴by emailing [email protected] now!WOOP!
4 years of asking England & Scotland sorts it in a month led by ACE MARK RUSKELL MSP ♥️The RELIEF is unreal! Tell England to follow 🏴by emailing [email protected] now!WOOP!
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Thousands left without water in the middle of winter in the UK. And those same people are now facing a massive bill hike.
Privatised water is a scam.
I've written to the Prime Minister asking why he won't end this rip off and bring failing South East Water into public hands.
Privatised water is a scam.
I've written to the Prime Minister asking why he won't end this rip off and bring failing South East Water into public hands.
January 15, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Thousands left without water in the middle of winter in the UK. And those same people are now facing a massive bill hike.
Privatised water is a scam.
I've written to the Prime Minister asking why he won't end this rip off and bring failing South East Water into public hands.
Privatised water is a scam.
I've written to the Prime Minister asking why he won't end this rip off and bring failing South East Water into public hands.
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The Wildlife Trusts have warned of a nightmare for biodiversity as the UK Government went against its election commitment to ensure that development promotes nature recovery:
UK Government dilutes nature-protection laws for housebuilding
The Labour Government has watered down Biodiversity Net Gain, going against its pledge to ensure that development promotes nature recovery.
bit.ly
December 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM
The Wildlife Trusts have warned of a nightmare for biodiversity as the UK Government went against its election commitment to ensure that development promotes nature recovery:
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The guardians of the countryside have been busy again out on Walland Marsh, I have no idea why they have butchered the hedges, I can only think that some government incentive was offered, as we know the Guardians do nothing without a return.
December 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The guardians of the countryside have been busy again out on Walland Marsh, I have no idea why they have butchered the hedges, I can only think that some government incentive was offered, as we know the Guardians do nothing without a return.
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Police and wildlife authorities are investigating the disappearance of White-tailed Eagles at several sites across the UK, amid concerns that the birds may have fallen victim to poisoning or other deliberate acts:
Police probe as White-tailed Eagles go missing at several UK sites
Police have launched wildlife-crime investigations after multiple White-tailed Eagles were found missing, including those originating from reintroduced stock, raising concerns about potential poisoning or deliberate persecution.
bit.ly
December 20, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Police and wildlife authorities are investigating the disappearance of White-tailed Eagles at several sites across the UK, amid concerns that the birds may have fallen victim to poisoning or other deliberate acts:
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This is so deeply disappointing. I really despair. A dark day for the UK’s precious wildlife and habitats. We need to be urgently stepping up protections, not recklessly discarding them… 🦇 🌳
@nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social
@wildjustice.bsky.social
@wclnews.bsky.social
@ruthtingay.bsky.social
@nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social
@wildjustice.bsky.social
@wclnews.bsky.social
@ruthtingay.bsky.social
A shameful step back for nature as UK Government pushes through damaging Planning and Infrastructure Bill - @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social www.wildlifetrusts.org/blog/public-...
A shameful step back for nature as UK Government pushes through damaging Planning and Infrastructure Bill | The Wildlife Trusts
Despite valiant efforts by nature champions in the House of Lords, last night saw the Government bulldoze the wildlife-harming Planning & Infrastructure Bill through its last remaining hurdles. Matt B...
www.wildlifetrusts.org
November 26, 2025 at 1:57 PM
This is so deeply disappointing. I really despair. A dark day for the UK’s precious wildlife and habitats. We need to be urgently stepping up protections, not recklessly discarding them… 🦇 🌳
@nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social
@wildjustice.bsky.social
@wclnews.bsky.social
@ruthtingay.bsky.social
@nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social
@wildjustice.bsky.social
@wclnews.bsky.social
@ruthtingay.bsky.social
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🏴🚨Gillian Martin repping the Scottish Gov said the SNP would NOT embrace swift bricks. The vote is next week. Email her asking the SNP to save swifts by saying yes to swift bricks would be a good thing to do: [email protected]
November 29, 2025 at 11:49 AM
🏴🚨Gillian Martin repping the Scottish Gov said the SNP would NOT embrace swift bricks. The vote is next week. Email her asking the SNP to save swifts by saying yes to swift bricks would be a good thing to do: [email protected]