Government to ‘double down not back down’ on clean energy in face of gas spike Key to the plans is breaking the link between gas and electricity prices

We welcome the commitment from Ed Miliband to accelerate the transition to clean power. Regeneration of our ocean is critical in tackling climate change. We need strategic marine planning that accelerates ocean regeneration alongside development of renewable energy.
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How data might help solve the sewage problem (with a little help from WriteToThem) Have you visited sewagemap.co.uk? If you care about your local rivers, lakes and seas, you might want to take a look at this very graphic display of where sewage is being discharged across England. I...

How data might help solve the sewage problem (with a little help from WriteToThem) "Why does the site only cover England? The Environment Act doesn’t apply to Scotland or Wales – so that’s even more complicated." www.mysociety.org/2026/04/16/h... In 'Erehwon': www.niwater.com/about-your-w... ;-)

England wildlife watchdog ‘has stopped designating special sites for protection’ Exclusive: Report finds Natural England has created no new SSSIs, which protect areas from development, since 2023

NEW REPORT: Today we publish Unprotected Nature, a report revealing Natural England's failure to designate any new protected sites.

Read about it in the Guardian here: www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Mort du zoologiste britannique Desmond Morris, auteur du bestseller « Le Singe nu » Desmond Morris est mondialement connu pour cet essai, publié en 1967, vendu à plus de 10 millions d’exemplaires à travers le monde.

Mort du zoologiste britannique Desmond Morris, auteur du bestseller « Le Singe nu »

Dame Helen Ghosh named as preferred Chair for the Office for Environmental Protection Following a rigorous process Helen Ghosh has been selected as the preferred candidate to replace Dame Glenys Stacey

Dame Helen Ghosh named as preferred Chair for the Office for Environmental Protection [England & Northern Ireland] www.gov.uk/government/n... @theoep.bsky.social

‘Protected’ seagrass meadows aren’t necessarily healthy – because pollution doesn’t stop at the shoreline Marine protected areas can’t stop pollution flowing in from the land and Northern Ireland’s seagrass meadows are paying the price.

‘Protected’ seagrass meadows aren’t necessarily healthy – because pollution doesn’t stop at the shoreline
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Nature is not a retrofit: rethinking how Britain builds its new towns We must see nature not as a decoration, but a structure that can shape new towns, writes Kate Vincent, technical director of ecology and biodiversity at SLR Consulting.

Though one wonders, nonetheless, what might be achieved in and with the "old" new towns and their communities, e.g. cumbernauldlivinglandscape.org.uk
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Our team were lucky to spend time with pupils at Dalton St Michael's, Skelmersdale chatting all things rivers 🐟

The pupils shared what they’ve been learning in their lessons, and we connected that knowledge to their local rivers, so they can help to tackle some of the challenges we face today.

Peatland Alliance press release – Calderdale Energy Park in South Pennines SAC/SPA defies Calderdale council guidance markavery.info/2026/04/01/p...

Salmon once filled the River Hodder- so what’s changed? 🐟

This short video shows our team carrying out a fish survey on a tributary of the River Hodder.

These surveys provide the evidence that shapes our restoration work.

👉 Support the work here:
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hodder-together

Irish musician Moya Brennan dies aged 73 BBC News - Northern Ireland

Irish musician Moya Brennan dies aged 73
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It’s time for UK Government to accelerate policies for nature recovery | The Wildlife Trusts MP and NGOs will join together at a parliamentary event on 15th April to urge Government to reset environmental policy to address the nature loss crisis.

MP and NGOs will join together at a parliamentary event on 15th April to urge Government to reset environmental policy to address the nature loss crisis. do ask your MP to come.
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Senior Management Team vacancy for a Director of Engagement & Empowerment at The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside - apply by 27th April.
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"Applicants are encouraged to form local partnerships — for example with neighbouring farms, internal drainage boards, wildlife trusts or peatland groups — to strengthen their proposals and ensure practical outcomes." www.farminguk.com/news/clock-t... - via @farminguk.bsky.social

Finally detailed mixed-media illustration of a mature Crab-apple growing in a natural environment in full bloom under a blue sky

‘Crab Apple’
Trees (1963)
Artist: S R Badmin

‘An abomination’: Lancashire town up in arms over stench from reopened landfill Residents of Fleetwood say continuous foul smell from Transwaste site is making life hell and making them sick In the week that many families took to the coast for the fresh sea air or the tang of fish and chips, visitors to one Lancashire resort inhaled a rather more unpleasant aroma. “Welcome to Fleetwood,” read the local newspaper headline. “The town that smells of bin juice.” Continue reading...

‘An abomination’: Lancashire town up in arms over stench from reopened landfill

A Robin perched on a branch, its beak full of food and other material.

To reduce disease, we all need to make some urgent but simple changes to how we feed our garden birds.

See our website for the latest guidance: brnw.ch/21x1t4w

The Big Garden Birdwatch results are coming soon… 👀

While we wait, here’s a throwback to when we hit the streets of Manchester to talk birds (what else?).

Thanks again to Postcode Lottery players for helping Big Garden Birdwatch reach even more people this year. 🐦‍⬛

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🌸 Phil Smith's March Wildlife Notes are now available on our website

🐝 Head over and have a read to find out more!

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Cutting fertiliser use has never made more sense
new blog from me
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“One of the most important defences against the threat of climate change”

The Environmental Audit Committee heard from @sallynex.bsky.social, Advocate at the @peatfree.bsky.social Partnership on the importance of protecting UK peatlands and their capability to store large quantities of carbon.

Hello Bluesky! From environment to sport, finance, and more, chances are that select committees are working on a topic that's relevant to you. Help us hold the Government to account: follow to learn about our work and share your views, experiences, and expertise. #UKPolitics #UKParliament

Reader Q&A – post your questions about water pollution for Sandra Laville Sandra Laville has been reporting on England’s sewage crisis for years. She’ll be taking readers’ questions on the scandal at 1pm. Post yours now

Reader Q&A – post your questions about water pollution for Sandra Laville

A male Stonechat perches on the top of a plant with its bill open to sing, showing its black head and russet brown breast. Wording alongside reads: Bird Sound ID in Summer Course. When Wednesdays at 7pm & Thursdays at 10am or 7pm for set dates in April & May. Where Two online sessions.

Learn how identify different bird sounds in summer with this two-part online course led by our expert team. 🪶 Book a space ⬇️

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Vivienne Westwood: Rebel - Storyteller - Visionary - The Bowes Museum Discover the Vivienne Westwood: Rebel Storyteller & Visionary exhibition at The Bowes Museum — a bold exploration of the design icon’s pioneering fashion legacy.

Maybe of interest to some of your followers: thebowesmuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/... - Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, Co Durham.

Wild hope in uncertain times | The Wildlife Trusts Head of Public Affairs, Matt Browne, reflects on the Westminster year so far

“It is said that the darkest hour of the night cometh just before the dawn.” Thomas Fuller, 1650

I guess my hope still springs eternal that @mattrcbrowne.bsky.social's prophesy below proves true!

May we live in times interesting for the best of reasons. www.wildlifetrusts.org/blog/public-...

Study finds pheasant link to Lyme disease germ in ticks Researchers say ticks are more likely to carry Lyme disease bacteria in areas with pheasants.

"The research was carried out by the Centre for Ecology and Conservation on the University of Exeter's Penryn campus in Cornwall and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Say hello to the UK’s most successful growth industry: organised waste crime | George Monbiot Thanks to a sustained ideological assault on regulation, our country has been turned into a literal dump, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

Say hello to the UK’s most successful growth industry: organised waste crime | George Monbiot

Land Use Framework for England markavery.info/2026/03/21/l...