Swifties of the winged variety needed Eco news from North Yorkshire and the North East

It's true - edition 177 of The Northern Eco is out and there's creatures galore! Swifts, crayfish, puffins, insects......what more could you want this sunny afternoon? thenortherneco.substack.com/p/swifties-o...

Two weeks to act: Protest looking for swift action Campaigners are demanding that Network Rail reopen blocked swift nests ahead of the bird's migration return to the UK

Regular nesting sites are being blocked by railway work with campaigners joining forces to keep them open thenortherneco.substack.com/p/two-weeks-...

REJECTED: Harrogate Spring Water expansion into woodland Councillors were applauded from the public gallery after they rejected controversial plans to expand a bottled water plant into an area of community woodland

Famous voices Dame Joanna Lumley and Dame Judi Dench had urged councillors to reject the application prior to the meeting thenortherneco.substack.com/p/rejected-h...

Public unaware of huge solar scheme plans, say campaigners Situation “deeply concerning” according to local groups

Protestors say that the majority of people living and working near the proposed 500MW Light Valley Solar Scheme are in the dark over the project thenortherneco.substack.com/p/public-una...

'Don’t blame the bats......The bats are happy' Councillors say bats are not the problem after being told of hold up in £30m Selby Station Gateway scheme

Councillors say bats are not the problem after being told of hold up in £30m Selby Station Gateway scheme #selby #northyorkshire thenortherneco.substack.com/p/dont-blame...

'Irate' residents take on Yorkshire Water Call for urgent improvements from a man who ‘lost job due to poor water quality’ in Scarborough

“I’ve lost my shop, lost my business, lost my livelihood as a surfing instructor because of the water quality.” Residents are losing patience with Yorkshire Water over pollution at top tourist spot thenortherneco.substack.com/p/irate-resi... @sascampaigns.bsky.social

Consultation starts on Light Valley Solar development Public urged to have their say on huge solar scheme near Selby

“If you don’t register before April 30, you will not be able to have a say on the plans.” This consultation has been a long time in the making thenortherneco.substack.com/p/consultati... #solar #selby #lightvalley

SOS takes some dirty business to the capital Campaigners from Save Our Swale (SOS) took their fight to the House of Commons this week

Lovely to end the week with news of some positive action from one of our most dogged local river campaigners @saveourswale.bsky.social #RichmondSnippets thenortherneco.substack.com/p/sos-takes-...

Should the Yorkshire Wolds be designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty? Seniors councillors support Yorkshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty designation

The area covers the foothills south of Malton, the High Wolds and their valleys as well as coastal areas such as Flamborough Head. thenortherneco.substack.com/p/should-the...

Airport expansion claims challenged as 'smoke and mirrors' Climate campaigners say no evidence for £1 billion benefits to economy

We hear a lot about proposals to expand Heathrow Airport but plans are also afoot in regional airports like #Newcastle. Climate campaigners are ready to take on the fight thenortherneco.substack.com/p/airport-ex...

Hotel plans to use thousands of solar panels Plans filed for solar array to power award-winning Middleton Lodge Estate

A hotel that already has a green Michelin star now hopes to go almost off grid with it’s own solar panels thenortherneco.substack.com/p/hotel-plan...

Munching moths, river vows and fracking 'fail' Taking the eco news temperature across North Yorkshire and the North East

New issue out!

💦 River Action
🐛 Moth Munch
🌳 Sycamore Gap
🗑️ Litter Picks

Share to support local eco-news. 🔗 thenortherneco.substack.com/p/munching-m...

#TheNorthernEco #Sustainability #Biodiversity #NorthEast #northyorkshire

World Water Wedding sees vows to the river Ilkley ceremony invites public to pledge to the River Wharfe on World Water Day

Campaigns and protests come in all shapes and sizes and this weekend’s involves a blue robed wedding to a river! thenortherneco.substack.com/p/world-wate... @xruk-actions.bsky.social @sascampaigns.bsky.social @saveourswale.bsky.social

County Hall decisions on 'fracking' under fire Complaint alleges ‘systemic failure’ in council’s handling of Scarborough gas rig application

A complaint has been lodged about the way this controversial decision on gas drilling in North Yorkshire has been handled thenortherneco.substack.com/p/county-hal...

When is a garden, a garden? Enforcement action to be taken against owners of Yorkshire Dales farmhouse

Bit surprised when I saw the picture - looks like a field with some tree planting to me but…..what do I know? A garden it is according to inspectors! thenortherneco.substack.com/p/when-is-a-...

Nature based solutions for the coast Plus an appeal is launched to keep an important bog boggy as the fight goes on to protect one of the region's wildest moors

Issue number 172 is out! Includes an exclusive report for you on the controversial wind farm proposal at Hope Moor as well as:
💦 Major new investor at Yorkshire Water

📆 Dates for your diaries

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Can you help Yorkshire’s ‘cathedral of nature conservation’? Yorkshire Wildlife Trust launches appeal to secure future of its oldest, reserve

Appeal launched to help a bog reman boggy in the face of climate threat @yorkswildlife.bsky.social thenortherneco.substack.com/p/can-you-he...

£180,000 scheme to protect homes from flooding Residents in Whitby will be supported from the effects of flooding and ‘extreme water levels’ with the grant to upgrade properties.

The Yorkshire Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Local Levy’s grant funding will be used for measures such as flood barriers, flood doors, air brick covers and non-return valves to waste pipes to reduce the impact of flooding on properties. thenortherneco.substack.com/p/180000-sch...

Money agreed for 'innovative nature-based' coastal erosion work Approval for £100,000 coastal erosion project near Scarborough Sea Life Centre

The money agreed will be to 'manage erosion in the area, support natural ground conditions, and encourage the establishment of vegetation' thenortherneco.substack.com/p/money-agre...

Extinction Rebellion hosts free film night The activist group is showing the film Power Station in Harrogate on Saturday

An invitation to a free film screening this weekend if you happen to be in the area. (Harrogate, North Yorks) @xruk-actions.bsky.social thenortherneco.substack.com/p/extinction...

Shameful record of fly-tipping revealed North East region shows highest fly-tipping rates per population in England outside of London

Shocking new figures analysed here thenortherneco.substack.com/p/shameful-r...

Fracking plan sent back for local decision Government sends Scarborough gas rig decision back to North Yorkshire Council Slug

The anticipated guidance on whether this proposal constitutes fracking will not be forthcoming now that local planners grapple with the final decision. thenortherneco.substack.com/p/fracking-p...

The REAL cause of the moors wildfire While a camp fire may have ignited the devastating blaze, the true cause should be attributed to the climate crisis say campaigners

Putting up advisory warning signs just won’t address the root cause of fires like the one which burned for 40 days across a protected moorland in North Yorkshire thenortherneco.substack.com/p/the-real-c...

Success for pesticide campaigners Campaigners from Leicester Friends of the Earth have been celebrating after their local council agreed to stop spraying herbicide in and around children’s play area

It may have taken five years of campaigning but finally, one city’s playgrounds are free of the pesticide glyphosate. Congratulations to the dogged campaigners! @foeeurope.bsky.social thenortherneco.substack.com/p/success-fo...

£12m budget puts Dales in 'strong position' Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority in “strong and confident” financial position after job loss fears

Unusual to hear a public authority welcome its financial position but, positive news from the boss of the @yorkshiredales.org.uk thenortherneco.substack.com/p/12m-budget...

Action to bring hope to Hope Moor Campaigners from North Yorkshire and County Durham unite to fight massive infrastructure wind farm plan

A packed village hall public meeting saw residents galvanise for action against a massive wind farm plan on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales with bigger turbines than any of those seen locally before. thenortherneco.substack.com/p/action-to-...

Fire and flood risks identified at planned battery site East Rounton BESS plans have “fundamental deficiencies” and should be rejected, says expert

Independent expert hired by campaigners finds issues with proposed battery site thenortherneco.substack.com/p/fire-and-f...

Some welcome news from across the pond for a change www.msn.com/en-gb/health...

Are your Eyes on the Skies? Charity calls for public help to ensure the Yorkshire Dales National Park is a haven for wildlife

Charity @friendsofthedales.bsky.social calls on the public to help prevent more raptor deaths thenortherneco.substack.com/p/are-your-e...

Good news for River Swale's bathing water campaign Save Our Swale's application for Designated Bathing Water Status (DBWS) has progressed

The @saveourswale.bsky.social campaigners have worked so hard for this! Great to be able to share their good news this morning thenortherneco.substack.com/p/good-news-... @sascampaigns.bsky.social