COP30 overpromised, underdelivered, empowered distractions, backtracked on issues and once again gave big oil and big ag a free pass.

Unfortunately, the suspicions of climate scientists (here in Brazil and abroad) were confirmed again.

Planning and Infrastructure Bill returns to the Lords Members consider Commons reasons for disagreement on previous Lords amendments in

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill returns to the @houseoflords.parliament.uk on Monday where Peers will consider further amendments to the "Pay-to-Destroy" Bill www.parliament.uk/business/new... @peersfortheplanet.bsky.social

Today we're celebrating the official 25th birthday of the Millennium Seed Bank - 25 years of pioneering seed-saving science and a future of restoring habitats across the globe 🌍🌱🎉

Want in? Access 25 years of research, partnerships and seed collections right here 👇
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Cambs & Essex work party - Devil's Dyke – Nov 2025 Please come along and join us for essential conservation work supporting the Chalkhill Blue, Adonis Blue and other grassland species. Everyone is welcome, no experience is necessary!Please meet at 10a...

WORK PARTY - Sun 23/11, 10am
Devil's Dyke near Newmarket. Please come along and help us with essential conservation work to support the Chalkhill Blue, Adonis Blue, Dingy Skipper, and other grassland species.
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Quality Street is a sign of everything in British Supermarkets like Tesco. Over the years you get less and less, while paying more and more.

Nature not a “blocker” to housing delivery, MPs find in new report - Committees - UK Parliament Nature is not a “blocker” to delivering new housing, but rather a necessity for building resilient towns and neighbourhoods, MPs argue in a report published today.

Nature not a “blocker” to housing delivery, MPs find in new @commonseac.parliament.uk report committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...

‘We’re proud to be pioneers’: inside Spain’s community energy revolution From Taradell to Galicia, cooperatives are supplying cheap, clean electricity to homes and helping tackle fuel poverty

🌱 Spain’s community energy revolution is spreading!

From Taradell to Galicia, cooperatives are providing cheap, clean electricity to homes, including low-income families, while promoting local ownership and fighting fuel poverty.

We love to see a community-led energy transition 🤩

Nature not a blocker to housing growth, inquiry finds Commons committee report challenges ‘lazy narrative’ used by ministers that scapegoats wildlife and the environment

This is what many of us have been saying. Part 3 of the Planning & Infrastructure Bill is based on a myth: that we don't have enough homes because wildlife and green spaces are protected. It will solve nothing, and inflict terrible harm on our remaining ecosystems
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Number of European butterflies at risk of extinction increases The number of butterflies at risk of extinction across Europe has increased significantly in the past 15 years, a new assessment has warned. Across the continent, 65 out of 442 assessed species are now facing the threat of extinction, up from 37 in 2010. This accounts for 15% of all European species.

The number of butterflies at risk of extinction across Europe has increased significantly in the past 15 years, a new assessment has warned:

Rare Fen Orchid brought back from brink of extinction Cambridge University Botanic Garden and partners have been working to successfully reintroduce the species.

Superb result of lots of hard conservation work by my mate Tim Pankhurst at Plantlife, plus many others. For such a rare orchid to become *less threatened* is nothing short of phenomenal. Bravo to everyone involved! @plantlifeuk.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Conservation projects abandoned as rich countries retreat from climate fight | The Observer

It's not just ambition on climate action that's being run down, but nature.

Planet Earth is in the fight of its life and, on balance, those of us who are its allies are losing.

It's our duty to work out why, and act on it.
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This is disgusting in all regards. The crime, the time and the silence. As soon as these crimes have been committed and announcing info won’t risk an investigation, then this should be communicated nationally as fast as possible.

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 🇬🇧

Jailed UK climate protesters facing conditions reserved for extremists on release Exclusive: Just Stop Oil activist was banned from attending gatherings, including meeting a friend in a cafe, without permission

Good folk doing the right thing being treated like extremists.
#climate
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The Glossy Ibis invasion ground to a halt a little while ago but we've still got a few around the Cley square. These three were out on the North this evening ~ they always seem a bit bemused when skeins of Pinks drop in & make a roost racket.
@linnetincley.bsky.social
#NorfolkBirding
#cleybirds

8th November 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory Light winds were variable in direction, mainly overcast with spells of mist and drizzle; temperatures reached 14 degrees C. Another impressive cast list, with a Pallid Swift gracing RSPB Bempton Cliff...

A great late autumn day with Pallid Swift at RSPB Bempton with a Pallas’s Warbler (and another at Thornwick camp), Dusky Warbler, 4 Black Redstart, 2 Firecrest, Waxwing, Siberian Chiffchaff and 4 Snow Bunting.
Full details here
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Sussex Wildlife Trust @sussexwildlife.bsky.social gains important legal victory over harmful dredging.

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I just love the word 'quashed'.

Well done SWT! I hope other WTs will take similar challenges.

#marine #judicialreview #sussex #dredging #brighton #wildlife

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

A group of Swifts wheels and darts above the roofs of new houses under a clear blue sky. Their shapes slice the air: a reminder of what’s at stake, and why features like Swift bricks, bird-safe glass and hedgehog highways matter in new developments.

We urge all Peers to back:

148: To avoid environmental damage first & foremost

114: To add a duty to consider climate & nature in decisions

130: To limit EDPs to where they're effective

140, 245 & 246: To embed Swift bricks, bird-safe glass & hedgehog highways into new homes

‘It’s madness’: bat enthusiasts fear planning bill will derail years of conservation Research project team say Labour’s proposed nature restoration fund would end up being a ‘pay-to-destroy system’

❤️🦇
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Jack snipe vs common snipe.
Margrove this evening. @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social #birds

Cross-government planning proposals threaten nature and must be fixed This post is by Richard Benwell, chief executive of Wildlife and Countryside Link The planning system must be improved for nature. When development damages protected wildlife, developers shouldn’t …

"We can’t say it strongly enough: for planning reform to succeed for both people and nature, this newt-bashing, snail-baiting, spider-hating scapegoating must stop."

@richardbenwell.bsky.social, chief exec @wclnews.bsky.social, outlines what's needed to create balance between nature and planning:

Government U-turns on support for bird-friendly swift bricks in new homes Housing minister Steve Reed refuses to back mandating measure, despite giving support while in environment job

A mandatory swift brick for every new home won't be supported by Housing Secretary Steve Reed. That's quite a u-turn from the former Environment Secretary. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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South landing - 7 crossbill near High Cliff manor+ Brambling, 3 siskin