Debbie Tann MBE
@debbietann.bsky.social
CEO Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. Nature recovery, rewilding, nature-based solutions, systems change, advocacy & campaigning to reverse the climate & ecological crisis. ENDS Power List 2025.
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Debbie Tann MBE
@debbietann.bsky.social
· Oct 19
Planning & Infrastructure Bill: Nature at a Crossroads in the Lords | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
As the Planning and Infrastructure Bill progresses through the Lords, we highlight the issues that still remain with Part 3, what must change, and how to keep nature at the heart of decisions.
www.hiwwt.org.uk
Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Nature at a Crossroads in the Lords
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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.
The Economic Impact of Brexit
Other
siepr.stanford.edu
November 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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.
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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 👇🏾
How Fossil-Fuel Companies Are Driving Plastic Production and Pollution | Scientific American www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-...
How the Fossil-Fuel Industry’s Pivot to Plastic Is Polluting Our Planet
To keep profits rolling in, oil and gas companies want to turn fossil fuels into a mounting pile of packaging and other plastic products
www.scientificamerican.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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 👇🏾
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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
Please share & sign the e-action buff.ly/eDrWPi9
📸Russell Savory
November 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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
Please share & sign the e-action buff.ly/eDrWPi9
📸Russell Savory
Awful to see this plastic pollution at Rye Harbour. Devastating.
Sussex Wildlife Trust CEO, Chris Corrigan, visited Rye Harbour to see for himself the extent and impact of the terrible plastic bio-bead pollution on our nature reserve.
https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/heartbreak-and-hope-the-bio-bead-crisis-at-rye-harbour-nature-reserve
https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/heartbreak-and-hope-the-bio-bead-crisis-at-rye-harbour-nature-reserve
November 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Awful to see this plastic pollution at Rye Harbour. Devastating.
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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
November 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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
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.
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
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Nature not a blocker to housing growth, inquiry finds
Commons committee report challenges ‘lazy narrative’ used by ministers that scapegoats wildlife and the environment
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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.
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BY ME at #HouseMagazine at #PoliticsHome
The #PlanningAndInfrastructureBill #PiB is a microcosm of where #Labour is getting it wrong...
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
The #PlanningAndInfrastructureBill #PiB is a microcosm of where #Labour is getting it wrong...
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
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...
www.politicshome.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
BY ME at #HouseMagazine at #PoliticsHome
The #PlanningAndInfrastructureBill #PiB is a microcosm of where #Labour is getting it wrong...
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
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.
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.
Great to see our membership numbers still rising....
This morning on Sky News. 👇🏼
youtu.be/yTTPu02UWDw?...
This morning on Sky News. 👇🏼
youtu.be/yTTPu02UWDw?...
Zack Polanski: Starmer 'not a man I would be willing to work with'
YouTube video by Sky News
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November 9, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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.
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.
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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 🇬🇧
@nebriefing.bsky.social 🇬🇧
November 9, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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 🇬🇧
@nebriefing.bsky.social 🇬🇧
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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 🇬🇧
#NEB2025 🇬🇧
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...
nebriefing.org
November 9, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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 🇬🇧
#NEB2025 🇬🇧
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👉 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
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
November 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM
👉 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
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
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LAST CHANCE to influence the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Take action now
action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/180301/...
Take action now
action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/180301/...
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
November 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM
LAST CHANCE to influence the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Take action now
action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/180301/...
Take action now
action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/180301/...
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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.
Please share this message far and wide with friends and birding communities. Thank you.
BirdTrack | BTO
About BirdTrackBirdTrack allows volunteers to store and manage their own personal bird records, and uses these to support species conservation at local, regional, national and international scales.
www.birdtrack.net
November 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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.
Please share this message far and wide with friends and birding communities. Thank you.
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⚠️ 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
📌 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
Report dead wild birds
How to report dead wild birds.
www.gov.uk
November 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
⚠️ 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
📌 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
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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
📷 Sick Whooper Swan by Kane Brides
#UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland
November 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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
📷 Sick Whooper Swan by Kane Brides
#UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland
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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
It takes two minutes via our platform. More info and links:
sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/an-urge...
📷 Hazel Dormouse © Derek Middleton
November 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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
It takes two minutes via our platform. More info and links:
sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/an-urge...
📷 Hazel Dormouse © Derek Middleton
LAST CHANCE to influence the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Take action now
action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/180301/...
Take action now
action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/180301/...
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
November 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM
LAST CHANCE to influence the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Take action now
action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/180301/...
Take action now
action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/180301/...
👉 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
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
November 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM
👉 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
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
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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...
We’re backing key amendments to put promises into law and secure nature’s place in planning.
🔗 wcl.org.uk/planning-and...
October 27, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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...
We’re backing key amendments to put promises into law and secure nature’s place in planning.
🔗 wcl.org.uk/planning-and...
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Take action and help protect the wild and special places you love from being lost to the bulldozer 👇
Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Nature at a Crossroads in the Lords
www.hiwwt.org.uk/blog/debbie-...
www.hiwwt.org.uk/blog/debbie-...
Planning & Infrastructure Bill: Nature at a Crossroads in the Lords | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
As the Planning and Infrastructure Bill progresses through the Lords, we highlight the issues that still remain with Part 3, what must change, and how to keep nature at the heart of decisions.
www.hiwwt.org.uk
October 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Take action and help protect the wild and special places you love from being lost to the bulldozer 👇
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89% of people around the world want their governments to act faster on the #climatecrisis
But while being in the majority, most people mistakenly think they are in a minority
The #89%project wants to know why climate action matters to you 👇
89percent.org/tell-us-your...
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But while being in the majority, most people mistakenly think they are in a minority
The #89%project wants to know why climate action matters to you 👇
89percent.org/tell-us-your...
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Tell Us Your 89 Percent Story - The 89 Percent Project
89percent.org
October 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
89% of people around the world want their governments to act faster on the #climatecrisis
But while being in the majority, most people mistakenly think they are in a minority
The #89%project wants to know why climate action matters to you 👇
89percent.org/tell-us-your...
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But while being in the majority, most people mistakenly think they are in a minority
The #89%project wants to know why climate action matters to you 👇
89percent.org/tell-us-your...
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Great to feature on BBC Panorama tonight, exploring the complexity of the housing crisis. And, no, nature isn’t the biggest issue!
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis....
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis....
Panorama - The Race to Build 1.5 Million Homes
The government’s made a very big promise: to build 1.5 million new homes in England by 2029. Anita Rani and Justin Rowlatt travel the length of the country to find out if it can be done.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Great to feature on BBC Panorama tonight, exploring the complexity of the housing crisis. And, no, nature isn’t the biggest issue!
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis....
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis....
Great to feature on BBC Panorama tonight, exploring the complexity of the housing crisis. And, no, nature isn’t the biggest issue!
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis....
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis....
Panorama - The Race to Build 1.5 Million Homes
The government’s made a very big promise: to build 1.5 million new homes in England by 2029. Anita Rani and Justin Rowlatt travel the length of the country to find out if it can be done.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Great to feature on BBC Panorama tonight, exploring the complexity of the housing crisis. And, no, nature isn’t the biggest issue!
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis....
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis....
This what we’re up against. Our essential natural world (and us who wish to defend it) portrayed as traitors and blockers.
Oh MHCLG you’ve got this so wrong.
I’ll say it again NATURE IS NOT THE REASON FOR THE HOUSING CRISIS - fix what’s really wrong and stop blaming wildlife for your failures.
Oh MHCLG you’ve got this so wrong.
I’ll say it again NATURE IS NOT THE REASON FOR THE HOUSING CRISIS - fix what’s really wrong and stop blaming wildlife for your failures.
October 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
This what we’re up against. Our essential natural world (and us who wish to defend it) portrayed as traitors and blockers.
Oh MHCLG you’ve got this so wrong.
I’ll say it again NATURE IS NOT THE REASON FOR THE HOUSING CRISIS - fix what’s really wrong and stop blaming wildlife for your failures.
Oh MHCLG you’ve got this so wrong.
I’ll say it again NATURE IS NOT THE REASON FOR THE HOUSING CRISIS - fix what’s really wrong and stop blaming wildlife for your failures.
Don’t want to gloat but 🙄
October 20, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Don’t want to gloat but 🙄