Debbie Tann MBE

Still reeling from the Stanford report on Brexit. Reduced GDP by up to 8% and investment by as much as 18%. The UK Treasury would have £40 billion more each year if Britain had remained in the EU. Devastating self-immolation.

As renewables eat into the energy market + EVs reduce demand for petrol, fossil fuel firms aim to step up production of plastics + chemicals made from oil + gas. By mid-century, half of growth in demand for oil is predicted to come from making more plastic + chemicals. A must read 👇🏾

Thank you all who emailed their MP about protecting nature in the #PIB. We're disappointed that MPs didn't vote the way we hoped but we’re not giving up. Debates continue and we’re urging MPs to make the right decision for nature.

Please share & sign the e-action buff.ly/eDrWPi9

📸Russell Savory

Awful to see this plastic pollution at Rye Harbour. Devastating.

We need to ensure our elected officials are acting on the best intelligence when it comes to tackling the climate crisis . It's why I'm opening the National Emergency Briefing on 27 November , ensure your MP is attending at nebriefing.org

No indeed, not even Mary Creagh 😠

What’s incredible though is that Toby Perkins MP, chair of the Environmental Audit Committee actually voted against Amendment 40 (prev.130) effectively going against the findings of his own committee. The whip is stronger than morals it seems. @georgemonbiot.bsky.social

This is exactly what we’ve been saying for months and have the evidence to back it up. Unlike the government who have zero evidence or justification for their approach. They are basically destroying what’s left of our wildlife to line the pockets of the big housing companies.

Great article Craig 👏

Don't blame the bats, Labour – you're not just damaging nature but your own poll rating too It wasn't meant to be this way. Sixteen months on from winning a massive majority, off the back of a manifesto that promised 'to restore and protec...

BY ME at #HouseMagazine at #PoliticsHome

The #PlanningAndInfrastructureBill #PiB is a microcosm of where #Labour is getting it wrong...

www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

If you’re not a member of the @greenparty.org.uk yet why not?

Fantastic interview from @zackpolanski.bsky.social showing just how sensible Green Party policies are - and what a brilliant leader Zack is 💚💪🌱 making hope normal again.

Absolutely brilliant @zackpolanski.bsky.social !

Calm, clear and right! Loving the no nonsense answers and calling out the interviewer trying to laugh things off (which is frankly embarrassing).

I’ve just announced I’ll be leading a National Emergency Briefing on 27 November . At a time when climate is in free fall on the political agenda , it’s vital our leaders realise what is at stake if we do not accelerate a just , green transition for all .

@nebriefing.bsky.social 🇬🇧

National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats to UK food supply, health and national security from eight leading experts to an invitation-only audience - also covering positive solutions. Westminster...

Hundreds of MPs and peers are already signed up to attend to hear from scientists , economists and security experts – is your MP attending ? Check now at nebriefing.org

#NEB2025 🇬🇧

👉 Last chance to influence the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.

Yes, I know, you may be sick of reading about this or feel you’ve already written to your MP several times or are running out of energy on this long running saga - BUT - please, for nature’s sake, write one more time. 1/3

Email your MP. Amendment 130 would make sure the new planning systems works for, not against nature.demand they keep amendment 130 in the Bill It's now or never. This is the last chance to protect nature in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Email your MP to keep amendment 130 in the Bill.

LAST CHANCE to influence the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.

Take action now

action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/180301/...

Please also report dead or sick birds to BirdTrack via www.birdtrack.net for monitoring purposes.

Please share this message far and wide with friends and birding communities. Thank you.

Report dead wild birds How to report dead wild birds.

⚠️ Please report sightings of dead birds for possible testing for bird flu via the forms below ⬇️

📌 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/rep...
📌 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/.../daera-de....
📌 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.services.agriculture.gov.ie/report

Whooper Swan sick with bird flu in a field, photograph by Kane Brides

Worrying reports of bird flu (avian influenza) are coming in, including an outbreak in Whooper Swans in the Fens. Other waterbirds are also being affected, and cases are rising.

📷 Sick Whooper Swan by Kane Brides

#UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland

Hazel Dormouse © Derek Middleton

The next few days are crucial - please contact your MP and ask them to keep vital nature protections.

It takes two minutes via our platform. More info and links:

sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/an-urge...

📷 Hazel Dormouse © Derek Middleton

Email your MP. Amendment 130 would make sure the new planning systems works for, not against nature.demand they keep amendment 130 in the Bill It's now or never. This is the last chance to protect nature in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Email your MP to keep amendment 130 in the Bill.

LAST CHANCE to influence the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.

Take action now

action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/180301/...

Disappointing 😠 but the more they feel that killing wildlife is politically unpopular the more they might “care”.

MPs are due to vote on 14th November. They need to know how vitally important it is that they agree to the Lords amendments. Please email now 🙏💚

Email your MP. Amendment 130 would make sure the new planning systems works for, not against nature.demand they keep amendment 130 in the Bill It's now or never. This is the last chance to protect nature in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Email your MP to keep amendment 130 in the Bill.

action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/180301/...

Wildlife faces its last stand | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust The Government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill is being billed as a way to unlock growth while restoring nature. But beneath that promise lies a serious risk to wildlife and wild places they – and ...

www.hiwwt.org.uk/blog/debbie-....

The Lords have worked really hard to get crucial amendments into this Bill. We now need MPs to agree to keep them in. Follow the link below to take action. 👇

Thank you from all the badgers, bats, newts, spiders, hedgehogs, and many other wild species 💚🦡🦇🦎🕷️🌳🦉🦋🪲🦔🌱💚💪

👉 Last chance to influence the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.

Yes, I know, you may be sick of reading about this or feel you’ve already written to your MP several times or are running out of energy on this long running saga - BUT - please, for nature’s sake, write one more time. 1/3

The #PlanningBill is in its final days in the Lords. This is the last real chance to make sure England’s planning system helps – not harms – nature. 🌿

We’re backing key amendments to put promises into law and secure nature’s place in planning.

🔗 wcl.org.uk/planning-and...

Take action and help protect the wild and special places you love from being lost to the bulldozer 👇

Thanks Sara! The programme shows so clearly what is actually responsible for slow housing delivery and it’s NOT nature!