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Richard Ashwell @richardashwell.bsky.social · 1h

October 21: The International Day of Action on Big Biomass 2025

On 21st October groups all around the world are taking part in a day of action to raise awareness of the impacts of the #biomass industry and you are invited to join them!
environmentalpaper.org/2025/08/idoa... #AxeDrax #Drax #biofuels

October 21: The International Day of Action on Big Biomass 2025 | Environmental Paper Network

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Richard Ashwell @richardashwell.bsky.social · 20h

Clean, affordable water belongs to all of us. I’ve told the new Environment Secretary to act on real evidence for public ownership and put people first. Join me:https://actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-emma-reynolds-to-base-water-policy-on-facts-not-water-industry-fake-maths?source=bluesky

Richard Ashwell @richardashwell.bsky.social · 20h

Number of wild bee species at risk of #extinction in Europe doubles in 10 years

Number of endangered butterfly species also surging amid habitat destruction and global heating, finds study

www.theguardian.com/environment/... #bees #butterflies #nature #environment

Number of wild bee species at risk of extinction in Europe doubles in 10 years

Number of endangered butterfly species also surging amid habitat destruction and global heating, finds study

www.theguardian.com

Richard Ashwell @richardashwell.bsky.social · 1d

Cate Blanchett on a mission to save seeds

We meet her at Kew's Millennium Seed Bank (MSB) at Wakehurst botanic garden in Sussex. The MSB is home to more than 2.5 billion #seeds collected from 40,000 wild plant species around the world.

www.bbc.com/news/article... #environment #nature #extinction

Cate Blanchett: In praise of the humble seed

The Hollywood actor teams up with Kew’s Millenium Seed Bank as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.

www.bbc.com

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Richard Ashwell @richardashwell.bsky.social · 2d

Rising temperatures are threatening UK #trees - but these species could save our #forests

To future-proof our forests, a 'species for the future' list has been released highlighting thirty trees likely to thrive in a warmer #climate.

www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti... #ClimateChange

Rising temperatures are threatening UK trees - but these species could save our forests

Trees are struggling to cope with the rate of climate change and so we may need to intervene to make more resiliant forests for the future.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Richard Ashwell @richardashwell.bsky.social · 2d

When’s the last time you saw a hedgehog? 🦔 Their numbers are falling, so I just signed a petition to make hedgehog highways - tiny gaps in fences to help them - mandatory in ALL new builds. Add your name: 38d.gs/72vc?utm_cam... #nature #environment #extinction #collapse

Save Britain’s hedgehogs: make hedgehog highways law!

When’s the last time you saw a hedgehog? 🦔 Their numbers are falling, so I just signed a petition to make hedgehog highways - tiny gaps in fences to help them - mandatory in ALL new builds. Add your n...

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Richard Ashwell @richardashwell.bsky.social · 2d

NHS #dentistry is a mess: rising costs and appointments few and far between. We can’t go on like this - the Government must properly fund our dental care. Will you join me and sign the 38 Degrees petition to pile on the pressure? 38d.gs/supf #dentists

Save NHS dentistry now!

I just signed the 38 Degrees petition calling on the Government to properly fund NHS dentistry. Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable dental care, so now the Government needs to stu...

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Jesús Rosino @ciclodas.bsky.social · 3d

"His efforts to make science accessible — through teaching, writing and public engagement — have shaped both policy and public awareness worldwide". Absoluteley! Well-deserved, congratulations!

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Richard Ashwell @richardashwell.bsky.social · 3d

Landmark deal to cut global shipping #emissions in tatters after US pressure

www.bbc.com/news/article... #climate #ClimateChange

Landmark global shipping deal abandoned under US threats

President Trump intervened in the talks calling the deal a "green scam".

www.bbc.com

Richard Ashwell @richardashwell.bsky.social · 3d

Mystery heatwave warms Pacific Ocean to new record

www.bbc.com/news/article... #climate #ClimateChange #oceans

Mysterious 'warm blob' breaks records in the North Pacific Ocean

Temperatures have surged across a large area of the north Pacific - and scientists don't know exactly why.

www.bbc.com

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Gavin Schmidt @climateofgavin.bsky.social · 3d

www.fpa2.org/en/news/FPA2...

PRINCE ALBERT II OF MONACO FOUNDATION REVEALS ITS 2025 PLANETARY HEALTH AWARDS

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Gavin Schmidt @climateofgavin.bsky.social · 3d

Some personal news…

Me standing next to a prince. On a stage. Holding a large glass object.

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Richard Ashwell @richardashwell.bsky.social · 3d

Yayyy. Go Gavin! Great to see you properly recognised for your great work and particularly your persistence despite all the current issues.

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 5d

⚠️ Higher prices, fewer opportunities, greater barriers, and an economy paying the price. A price that is ultimately paid by you.

Find out more about the Cost of Brexit using our tracker. All the facts. All the figures. All in one place...

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www.bestforbritain.org/brexit_impact

The Cost of Brexit

Change Minds → Change Politics

www.bestforbritain.org

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Richard Ashwell @richardashwell.bsky.social · 5d

Controversial UK #oil field reveals #climate impact if approved

Developers of the #Rosebank oil field said nearly 250 million tonnes of planet warming gas would be released from using oil products from the field.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #ClimateChange

Controversial UK oil field reveals climate impact if approved

The impact from the Rosebank oil field is estimated at nearly 250 million tonnes of planet warming CO2.

www.bbc.co.uk

Richard Ashwell @richardashwell.bsky.social · 5d

The #ECHR was Britain’s response to WW2 fascist regimes. With authoritarianism on the rise again, we’d be mad to give up the protections it provides. Tell your MP we won’t let that happen! actionstorm.org/petitions/pr...

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · 7d

Co-operative housing already shows what’s possible when people own where they live. Fair rents, strong communities, real security.

In Parliament today, the Housing Minister agreed: it’s time to explore how law can help it grow.

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Richard Ashwell @richardashwell.bsky.social · 7d

🚨 The Treasury is threatening our national parks. Dartmoor, the Lake District & wild places could be bulldozed for development. Once gone, they're gone for ever. Join me and sign now to protect them: 38d.gs/rezg #nature #environment #trees

Sign the petition: Save our National Parks

🚨 The Treasury is threatening our national parks. Dartmoor, the Lake District & wild places could be bulldozed for development. Once gone, they're gone for ever. Join me and sign now to protect them:

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Richard Ashwell @richardashwell.bsky.social · 7d

The UK must stand up for human rights and reject calls to leave the #ECHR - Sign the open letter

www.europeanmovement.co.uk/keep_uk_in_e...

Open Letter: Keep the UK in the ECHR

Sign the European Movement UK's open letter now if you agree that the UK must remain in the ECHR.

www.europeanmovement.co.uk

Richard Ashwell @richardashwell.bsky.social · 8d

High-resolution ‘fingerprint’ images reveal a weakening Atlantic Ocean circulation (AMOC)

It now is likely at its weakest in at least a millennium, and it may even be approaching a tipping point.

www.realclimate.org/index.php/ar... #AMOC #Climate #ClimateChange

RealClimate: High-resolution ‘fingerprint’ images reveal a weakening Atlantic Ocean circulation (AMOC)

RealClimate: The #AMOC is the reason for Europe’s mild climate. Evidence that it is slowing has been piling up over the years – it now is likely at its weakest in at least a millennium, and it may eve...

www.realclimate.org

Richard Ashwell @richardashwell.bsky.social · 8d

Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have gotten away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...

A Free Press, Not a Free Pass – It's Time for Fair Regulation

For too long, the UK press have bullied people, harassed grieving families, and destroyed lives, all to sell papers. We’ve all seen the heartbreaking consequences. They’ve hacked phones, listened to ...

you.38degrees.org.uk

Richard Ashwell @richardashwell.bsky.social · 9d

The Scientists Making the Case for Nature’s Rights
A growing number of scientists are backing laws recognizing that #nature has inherent rights and intrinsic value. A group of wetlands scientists wants the critical #ecosystems they study to be next.
insideclimatenews.org/news/0510202...

The Scientists Making the Case for Nature’s Rights - Inside Climate News

A growing number of scientists are backing laws recognizing that nature has inherent rights and intrinsic value. A group of wetlands scientists wants the critical ecosystems they study to be next.

insideclimatenews.org

Richard Ashwell @richardashwell.bsky.social · 9d

I just wrote to my MP to call for immediate legal recognition of #humanistmarriages in England and Wales. The UK Government promised action but keeps delaying – it’s time to stop the excuses. humanists.uk/take-action-...

Write to your MP: Legally recognise humanist marriages, now!

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Richard Ashwell @richardashwell.bsky.social · 10d

Petition: Ban greyhound racing
#GreyhoundRacing kills and injures dogs. From 2017–2023, 1,230 dogs died trackside, many more were destroyed, and there were over 31,000 injuries. We believe it’s time to follow Wales and ban this cruel sport.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
#BanGreyhoundRacing

Petition: Ban greyhound racing

Greyhound racing kills and injures dogs. From 2017–2023, 1,230 dogs died trackside, many more were destroyed, and there were over 31,000 injuries. We believe it’s time to follow Wales and ban this cru...

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Rocky Rex @rockyrex.bsky.social · 11d

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