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⚖️ We use the power of the law to protect people and the planet.
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📢Key protections that UK nature desperately needs are hanging in the balance.
We still have a chance to convince the government otherwise, but we have to act now.
Take action here 👉 act.clientearth.org/page/184558/...
We still have a chance to convince the government otherwise, but we have to act now.
Take action here 👉 act.clientearth.org/page/184558/...
The UK government has published its first 'forever chemicals' plan.
Forever chemicals – PFAS – are used in mountains of everyday items from frying pans to waterproof clothes.
But we know they never break down, and harm our environment and our health.
defraenvironment.blog.gov.uk/2026/02/03/f...
Forever chemicals – PFAS – are used in mountains of everyday items from frying pans to waterproof clothes.
But we know they never break down, and harm our environment and our health.
defraenvironment.blog.gov.uk/2026/02/03/f...
February 3, 2026 at 12:33 PM
The UK government has published its first 'forever chemicals' plan.
Forever chemicals – PFAS – are used in mountains of everyday items from frying pans to waterproof clothes.
But we know they never break down, and harm our environment and our health.
defraenvironment.blog.gov.uk/2026/02/03/f...
Forever chemicals – PFAS – are used in mountains of everyday items from frying pans to waterproof clothes.
But we know they never break down, and harm our environment and our health.
defraenvironment.blog.gov.uk/2026/02/03/f...
🍎🍏A deeply unenticing sounding 'cocktail of pesticides' is polluting our apples all across Europe, a new study from @paneurope.bsky.social has found.
Eighty-five percent of the samples contained several pesticide residues, with some showing traces of up to seven different chemicals.
Eighty-five percent of the samples contained several pesticide residues, with some showing traces of up to seven different chemicals.
‘Pesticide cocktails’ polluting apples across Europe, study finds
Pan Europe found several pesticide residues in 85% of apples, with some showing traces of up to seven chemicals
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:46 AM
🍎🍏A deeply unenticing sounding 'cocktail of pesticides' is polluting our apples all across Europe, a new study from @paneurope.bsky.social has found.
Eighty-five percent of the samples contained several pesticide residues, with some showing traces of up to seven different chemicals.
Eighty-five percent of the samples contained several pesticide residues, with some showing traces of up to seven different chemicals.
🎉Win against fossil fuels 🎉
The Dutch capital of Amsterdam has become the world's first capital city to ban fossil fuel ads, set to come into force on 1st May. 1/2
The Dutch capital of Amsterdam has become the world's first capital city to ban fossil fuel ads, set to come into force on 1st May. 1/2
January 30, 2026 at 9:59 AM
🎉Win against fossil fuels 🎉
The Dutch capital of Amsterdam has become the world's first capital city to ban fossil fuel ads, set to come into force on 1st May. 1/2
The Dutch capital of Amsterdam has become the world's first capital city to ban fossil fuel ads, set to come into force on 1st May. 1/2
📢Historic court win📢
A Court ruled yesterday that the Netherlands' climate policy was insufficient, and discriminated against islanders of Dutch-territory Caribbean island, Bonaire. 1/2
A Court ruled yesterday that the Netherlands' climate policy was insufficient, and discriminated against islanders of Dutch-territory Caribbean island, Bonaire. 1/2
January 29, 2026 at 2:24 PM
📢Historic court win📢
A Court ruled yesterday that the Netherlands' climate policy was insufficient, and discriminated against islanders of Dutch-territory Caribbean island, Bonaire. 1/2
A Court ruled yesterday that the Netherlands' climate policy was insufficient, and discriminated against islanders of Dutch-territory Caribbean island, Bonaire. 1/2
🚨Greenwashing alert🚨 The Guardian is reporting what we've known for years: our supermarkets are full of greenwashing recycling claims on plastic packaging.
theguardian.com/environment/... 1/2
theguardian.com/environment/... 1/2
Europe’s supermarket shelves packed with ‘misleading’ claims about recycled plastic packaging
Manufacturers use method that labels plastic as ‘circular’ and climate-friendly, despite being mostly fossil-based
theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:02 PM
🚨Greenwashing alert🚨 The Guardian is reporting what we've known for years: our supermarkets are full of greenwashing recycling claims on plastic packaging.
theguardian.com/environment/... 1/2
theguardian.com/environment/... 1/2
Reposted by ClientEarth
A law is not worth the paper if not applied ⚠️
The Common Fisheries Policy #CFP is no exception.
In a new op-ed, read about why Europe’s fishers won’t be supported by rewriting policy that is already shown to work.
@oceanaeurope.bsky.social #CommonFisheriesPolicy
www.politico.eu/sponsored-co...
The Common Fisheries Policy #CFP is no exception.
In a new op-ed, read about why Europe’s fishers won’t be supported by rewriting policy that is already shown to work.
@oceanaeurope.bsky.social #CommonFisheriesPolicy
www.politico.eu/sponsored-co...
A credibility test for Europe’s fisheries policy
Europe’s fishers won’t be supported by rewriting policy that is already shown to work.
www.politico.eu
January 28, 2026 at 1:36 PM
A law is not worth the paper if not applied ⚠️
The Common Fisheries Policy #CFP is no exception.
In a new op-ed, read about why Europe’s fishers won’t be supported by rewriting policy that is already shown to work.
@oceanaeurope.bsky.social #CommonFisheriesPolicy
www.politico.eu/sponsored-co...
The Common Fisheries Policy #CFP is no exception.
In a new op-ed, read about why Europe’s fishers won’t be supported by rewriting policy that is already shown to work.
@oceanaeurope.bsky.social #CommonFisheriesPolicy
www.politico.eu/sponsored-co...
🚨There will be more than double the people living in extreme heat by 2050 if global heating reaches 2C.
This is according to a new study showing how energy demands for air conditioners and heating systems are expected to change across the world 👇
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
This is according to a new study showing how energy demands for air conditioners and heating systems are expected to change across the world 👇
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Number of people living in extreme heat to double by 2050 if 2C rise occurs, study finds
Scientists expect 41% of the projected global population to face the extremes, with ‘no part of the world’ immune
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:29 AM
🚨There will be more than double the people living in extreme heat by 2050 if global heating reaches 2C.
This is according to a new study showing how energy demands for air conditioners and heating systems are expected to change across the world 👇
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
This is according to a new study showing how energy demands for air conditioners and heating systems are expected to change across the world 👇
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Half the world’s 100 largest cities are in high water stress areas, analysis finds ⚠️
Beijing, Delhi, Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro among worst affected, with demand close to exceeding supply.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Beijing, Delhi, Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro among worst affected, with demand close to exceeding supply.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Half the world’s 100 largest cities are in high water stress areas, analysis finds
Exclusive: Beijing, Delhi, Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro among worst affected, with demand close to exceeding supply
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Half the world’s 100 largest cities are in high water stress areas, analysis finds ⚠️
Beijing, Delhi, Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro among worst affected, with demand close to exceeding supply.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Beijing, Delhi, Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro among worst affected, with demand close to exceeding supply.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The climate and biodiversity crises go hand in hand with national security.
Today’s chilling warning from intelligence experts shows the very real risks of inaction within the next five years.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Today’s chilling warning from intelligence experts shows the very real risks of inaction within the next five years.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Biodiversity collapse threatens UK security, intelligence chiefs warn
Ecosystem destruction will increase food shortages, disorder and mass migration, with effects already being felt
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:57 PM
The climate and biodiversity crises go hand in hand with national security.
Today’s chilling warning from intelligence experts shows the very real risks of inaction within the next five years.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Today’s chilling warning from intelligence experts shows the very real risks of inaction within the next five years.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
📢A study has shown that half of world’s CO2 emissions come from just 32 fossil fuel firms.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Half of world’s CO2 emissions come from just 32 fossil fuel firms, study shows
Critics accuse leading firms of sabotaging climate action but say data increasingly being used to hold them to account
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 9:25 AM
📢A study has shown that half of world’s CO2 emissions come from just 32 fossil fuel firms.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
🎉 The High Seas Treaty came into effect this weekend after long international discussions.
🌊The treaty aims to give extra protection to the high seas – international waters not owned by any nation – that have historically had less regulation against damaging activities. 1/2
🌊The treaty aims to give extra protection to the high seas – international waters not owned by any nation – that have historically had less regulation against damaging activities. 1/2
January 19, 2026 at 9:41 AM
🎉 The High Seas Treaty came into effect this weekend after long international discussions.
🌊The treaty aims to give extra protection to the high seas – international waters not owned by any nation – that have historically had less regulation against damaging activities. 1/2
🌊The treaty aims to give extra protection to the high seas – international waters not owned by any nation – that have historically had less regulation against damaging activities. 1/2
📢Key protections that UK nature desperately needs are hanging in the balance.
We still have a chance to convince the government otherwise, but we have to act now.
Take action here 👉 act.clientearth.org/page/184558/...
We still have a chance to convince the government otherwise, but we have to act now.
Take action here 👉 act.clientearth.org/page/184558/...
January 16, 2026 at 11:32 AM
📢Key protections that UK nature desperately needs are hanging in the balance.
We still have a chance to convince the government otherwise, but we have to act now.
Take action here 👉 act.clientearth.org/page/184558/...
We still have a chance to convince the government otherwise, but we have to act now.
Take action here 👉 act.clientearth.org/page/184558/...
Good news 🙌 ‘Historic’ moment in biggest coal-consuming countries could bring decline in global emissions, analysis says.
#climatechange
#climatechange
Coal power generation falls in China and India for first time since 1970s
‘Historic’ moment in biggest coal-consuming countries could bring decline in global emissions, analysis says
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Good news 🙌 ‘Historic’ moment in biggest coal-consuming countries could bring decline in global emissions, analysis says.
#climatechange
#climatechange
Yesterday the @wmo-global.bsky.social released its annual global temperature analysis.
The last 11 years have been the hottest on record, and ocean warming has continued unabated 👇
wmo.int/news/media-c...
The last 11 years have been the hottest on record, and ocean warming has continued unabated 👇
wmo.int/news/media-c...
WMO confirms 2025 was one of warmest years on record
wmo.int
January 15, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Yesterday the @wmo-global.bsky.social released its annual global temperature analysis.
The last 11 years have been the hottest on record, and ocean warming has continued unabated 👇
wmo.int/news/media-c...
The last 11 years have been the hottest on record, and ocean warming has continued unabated 👇
wmo.int/news/media-c...
Over €50bn in EU fossil fuel subsidies have no phase-out date ⚠️
Reporting is weak, rules are fragmented & enforcement is missing.
Our new paper shows how a binding EU framework can fix this and strengthen energy security, competitiveness & climate action. stopfossilsubsidies.eu/eu-governanc...
Reporting is weak, rules are fragmented & enforcement is missing.
Our new paper shows how a binding EU framework can fix this and strengthen energy security, competitiveness & climate action. stopfossilsubsidies.eu/eu-governanc...
EU governance revision must end fossil fuel subsidies, new paper argues - Stop Fossil Subsidies - United for Climate Justice
A new policy paper, A framework for the phase-out of fossil fuel subsidies in the European Union, by Stop Fossil Subsidies, ClientEarth and CAN Europe, sets out how the European Union can finally phas...
stopfossilsubsidies.eu
January 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Over €50bn in EU fossil fuel subsidies have no phase-out date ⚠️
Reporting is weak, rules are fragmented & enforcement is missing.
Our new paper shows how a binding EU framework can fix this and strengthen energy security, competitiveness & climate action. stopfossilsubsidies.eu/eu-governanc...
Reporting is weak, rules are fragmented & enforcement is missing.
Our new paper shows how a binding EU framework can fix this and strengthen energy security, competitiveness & climate action. stopfossilsubsidies.eu/eu-governanc...
Wildfires now destroy twice as much tree-cover per year as two decades ago - fuelled by the climate crisis.
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
Mapped: how the world is losing its forests to wildfires
Wildfires now destroy twice as much tree cover per year as two decades ago – a crisis fuelled by climate change
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Wildfires now destroy twice as much tree-cover per year as two decades ago - fuelled by the climate crisis.
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
Rising ocean temperature is making extreme weather more dangerous around the world.
The ocean absorbs more than 90% of global heating and this trapped heat is intensifying hurricanes, typhoons and flooding.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The ocean absorbs more than 90% of global heating and this trapped heat is intensifying hurricanes, typhoons and flooding.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Profound impacts’: record ocean heat is intensifying climate disasters, data shows
Oceans absorb 90% of global heating, making them a stark indicator of the relentless march of the climate crisis
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Rising ocean temperature is making extreme weather more dangerous around the world.
The ocean absorbs more than 90% of global heating and this trapped heat is intensifying hurricanes, typhoons and flooding.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The ocean absorbs more than 90% of global heating and this trapped heat is intensifying hurricanes, typhoons and flooding.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
A group of Indonesian island residents are suing one of the world's biggest cement companies, claiming its emissions are contributing to flooding of their home.
A Swiss court has admitted the case, allowing the claim to proceed.
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
A Swiss court has admitted the case, allowing the claim to proceed.
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Swiss court admits Indonesian islanders climate case against Holcim
A court in Switzerland said on Monday it would admit a legal complaint against Swiss cement maker Holcim which alleges the company is doing too little to cut carbon emissions and hence contributing to...
www.reuters.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:02 AM
A group of Indonesian island residents are suing one of the world's biggest cement companies, claiming its emissions are contributing to flooding of their home.
A Swiss court has admitted the case, allowing the claim to proceed.
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
A Swiss court has admitted the case, allowing the claim to proceed.
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
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January 5, 2026 at 9:53 AM
🌳Help us protect our natural world and #HelpHabitatsHeal.
There are just 24 hours left for your donation to me MATCHED.
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🌿80% of people in the UK are worried about nature protection. Are you?
If so, you can help us make a difference.
💸For a limited time, your gift will be matched, meaning it has twice the impact for nature protection.
Donate 👉 donate.clientearth.org/page/113697/...
#HelpHabitatsHeal
If so, you can help us make a difference.
💸For a limited time, your gift will be matched, meaning it has twice the impact for nature protection.
Donate 👉 donate.clientearth.org/page/113697/...
#HelpHabitatsHeal
January 2, 2026 at 9:34 AM
🌿80% of people in the UK are worried about nature protection. Are you?
If so, you can help us make a difference.
💸For a limited time, your gift will be matched, meaning it has twice the impact for nature protection.
Donate 👉 donate.clientearth.org/page/113697/...
#HelpHabitatsHeal
If so, you can help us make a difference.
💸For a limited time, your gift will be matched, meaning it has twice the impact for nature protection.
Donate 👉 donate.clientearth.org/page/113697/...
#HelpHabitatsHeal
Which countries lead on nature restoration in Europe? 👀
With the Nature Restoration Law implementation underway, we analysed EU countries' restoration plans 🌱
Several frontrunners pave the way, but the progress is uneven & too slow.
More: www.restorenature.eu/en/our-work-...
#RestoreNature
With the Nature Restoration Law implementation underway, we analysed EU countries' restoration plans 🌱
Several frontrunners pave the way, but the progress is uneven & too slow.
More: www.restorenature.eu/en/our-work-...
#RestoreNature
December 18, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Which countries lead on nature restoration in Europe? 👀
With the Nature Restoration Law implementation underway, we analysed EU countries' restoration plans 🌱
Several frontrunners pave the way, but the progress is uneven & too slow.
More: www.restorenature.eu/en/our-work-...
#RestoreNature
With the Nature Restoration Law implementation underway, we analysed EU countries' restoration plans 🌱
Several frontrunners pave the way, but the progress is uneven & too slow.
More: www.restorenature.eu/en/our-work-...
#RestoreNature
As 2025 draws to a close, we are dwelling on the positive progress that's been made worldwide this year, for our planet and all who call it home. 🌎
More here: www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
More here: www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
Seven quiet wins for climate and nature in 2025
Here are the year's breakthroughs for the climate and nature you might have missed.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
As 2025 draws to a close, we are dwelling on the positive progress that's been made worldwide this year, for our planet and all who call it home. 🌎
More here: www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
More here: www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
🐋We stepped in this year when US bank JP Morgan Chase announced plans to support a new fossil fuel project that would threaten species including blue whales and porpoises.
Together we can #HelpHabitatsHeal.
Donate today 👉 donate.clientearth.org/page/113697/...
Together we can #HelpHabitatsHeal.
Donate today 👉 donate.clientearth.org/page/113697/...
December 17, 2025 at 1:57 PM
🐋We stepped in this year when US bank JP Morgan Chase announced plans to support a new fossil fuel project that would threaten species including blue whales and porpoises.
Together we can #HelpHabitatsHeal.
Donate today 👉 donate.clientearth.org/page/113697/...
Together we can #HelpHabitatsHeal.
Donate today 👉 donate.clientearth.org/page/113697/...
10 years on from the Paris Agreement, this is where we stand 👇
‘A shift no country can ignore’: where global emissions stand, 10 years after the Paris climate agreement
The watershed summit in 2015 was far from perfect, but its impact so far has been significant and measurable
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 1:32 PM
10 years on from the Paris Agreement, this is where we stand 👇
⏩It's been 2 years since we called out #greenwashing recycling claims made by Danone, Coca-Cola & Nestlé.
Despite some progress, misleading claims like 'made of 100% recycled plastic' & '100% recyclable' persist on many plastic products🧵
www.beuc.eu/news/recycli...
Despite some progress, misleading claims like 'made of 100% recycled plastic' & '100% recyclable' persist on many plastic products🧵
www.beuc.eu/news/recycli...
Recycling claims still a reality on plastic bottles – time for action
Two years after BEUC denounced greenwashing on plastic bottles, the issue is still present on labels. It's time for the EU to speed up its investigation.
www.beuc.eu
December 15, 2025 at 10:25 AM
⏩It's been 2 years since we called out #greenwashing recycling claims made by Danone, Coca-Cola & Nestlé.
Despite some progress, misleading claims like 'made of 100% recycled plastic' & '100% recyclable' persist on many plastic products🧵
www.beuc.eu/news/recycli...
Despite some progress, misleading claims like 'made of 100% recycled plastic' & '100% recyclable' persist on many plastic products🧵
www.beuc.eu/news/recycli...