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Just four in 10 new homes in England currently come with solar power
The body representing local authorities think it should be *all* of them
It would benefit bill-payers & the climate, saving people £440 per year
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The body representing local authorities think it should be *all* of them
It would benefit bill-payers & the climate, saving people £440 per year
news.sky.com/story/end-th...
End the 'absolute scandal' of new homes built without solar panels, government urged
Last year, Labour promised a "rooftop revolution" that would see millions more homes fitted with solar panels. But they have been accused of wavering over proposals to make it mandatory.
news.sky.com
April 29, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Just four in 10 new homes in England currently come with solar power
The body representing local authorities think it should be *all* of them
It would benefit bill-payers & the climate, saving people £440 per year
news.sky.com/story/end-th...
The body representing local authorities think it should be *all* of them
It would benefit bill-payers & the climate, saving people £440 per year
news.sky.com/story/end-th...
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Hugely important warning: allowing cheaper US food imports that don’t meet the same environmental & animal protection standards as British farmers would sound a death knell for UK farms & rural communities. It must not be part of any future trade deal
Rural communities could be destroyed if UK signs US trade deal, says former food tsar
Exclusive: Henry Dimbleby joins farmers in voicing fears of lower standards and a poor deal for British food producers
www.theguardian.com
April 17, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Hugely important warning: allowing cheaper US food imports that don’t meet the same environmental & animal protection standards as British farmers would sound a death knell for UK farms & rural communities. It must not be part of any future trade deal
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Where are all wood burners in England & Wales?
Urban areas outside major cities are likely to have the worst #airpollution from wood burning.
New mapping highlights #Worthing, #Norwich, #Reading, #Cambridge & #Hastings.
Study led by @ucl.ac.uk. Story by me.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Urban areas outside major cities are likely to have the worst #airpollution from wood burning.
New mapping highlights #Worthing, #Norwich, #Reading, #Cambridge & #Hastings.
Study led by @ucl.ac.uk. Story by me.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Map reveals residential wood-burning hotspots in England and Wales
Researchers analyse energy performance certificate data to identify areas with potentially high particle pollution
www.theguardian.com
April 18, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Where are all wood burners in England & Wales?
Urban areas outside major cities are likely to have the worst #airpollution from wood burning.
New mapping highlights #Worthing, #Norwich, #Reading, #Cambridge & #Hastings.
Study led by @ucl.ac.uk. Story by me.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Urban areas outside major cities are likely to have the worst #airpollution from wood burning.
New mapping highlights #Worthing, #Norwich, #Reading, #Cambridge & #Hastings.
Study led by @ucl.ac.uk. Story by me.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Dedicated bicycle lanes save lives, yet another study shows.
Cities with dedicated bike lanes had 44% fewer deaths and 50% fewer serious injuries than the average American city, partly because that infrastructure tended to slow traffic down slightly.
theprogressplaybook.com/2023/11/20/1...
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13-year study finds protected bike lanes make roads safer — for everyone
Cities with dedicated bike lanes had 44% fewer deaths and 50% fewer serious injuries.
theprogressplaybook.com
April 13, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Dedicated bicycle lanes save lives, yet another study shows.
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Grizzled Skipper (Pyrgus malvae) had its worst year on record in the UK in 2024. It numbers at @ukbms.bsky.social monitored sites have been below average now in 20 of the last 25 years. Since 1976, its population has decreased by 49% (📷Mark Searle)
April 8, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Grizzled Skipper (Pyrgus malvae) had its worst year on record in the UK in 2024. It numbers at @ukbms.bsky.social monitored sites have been below average now in 20 of the last 25 years. Since 1976, its population has decreased by 49% (📷Mark Searle)
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"The 20 mph legislation in Wales cost approximately £32 million. However, it was estimated in the first year alone that the direct cost savings from reduced road traffic casualties would amount to three times the initial implementation costs (£92 million)."
We've got a new paper in BMJ Paediatrics discussing the impacts of 20 MPH speed limits for children, and the ongoing situation in Wales specifically. Open access here: bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/bmjp...
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April 8, 2025 at 2:52 PM
"The 20 mph legislation in Wales cost approximately £32 million. However, it was estimated in the first year alone that the direct cost savings from reduced road traffic casualties would amount to three times the initial implementation costs (£92 million)."
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Imagine the benefit to pollinators if, instead of fences or walls, all the new builds they're putting up had hedges around the garden, or, stony banks with lots of shelter for wildlife. 3/3
April 5, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Imagine the benefit to pollinators if, instead of fences or walls, all the new builds they're putting up had hedges around the garden, or, stony banks with lots of shelter for wildlife. 3/3
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At this time of year, hedgerow plants do an outsize job feeding honeybees. A DNA barcoding study by National Botanic Garden of Wales found, even at the gardens, with a huge variety of flowers, bees chose to visit hedgerow plants over & over in April-May 🧵 1/3
www.nature.com/articles/sre...
www.nature.com/articles/sre...
April 5, 2025 at 11:46 AM
At this time of year, hedgerow plants do an outsize job feeding honeybees. A DNA barcoding study by National Botanic Garden of Wales found, even at the gardens, with a huge variety of flowers, bees chose to visit hedgerow plants over & over in April-May 🧵 1/3
www.nature.com/articles/sre...
www.nature.com/articles/sre...
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💯 “Reliable, frequent bus services are essential for increasing patronage and making buses a viable alternative to driving. Bus priority measures reduce journey times, improve passenger satisfaction and enable the virtuous cycle of facilitating additional investment in more and better bus services.”
🚍 NEW REPORT: Public backs bus priority—now it’s time for action
Today, we launch ‘Life in the Bus Lane’, revealing strong public support for bus priority measures—even from non-bus users 👇
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🧵 Read on for key findings & what needs to change
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Today, we launch ‘Life in the Bus Lane’, revealing strong public support for bus priority measures—even from non-bus users 👇
transform.scot/our-work/our...
🧵 Read on for key findings & what needs to change
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April 2, 2025 at 6:33 PM
💯 “Reliable, frequent bus services are essential for increasing patronage and making buses a viable alternative to driving. Bus priority measures reduce journey times, improve passenger satisfaction and enable the virtuous cycle of facilitating additional investment in more and better bus services.”
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UK housebuilders ‘very bad’ at building houses, says wildlife charity CEO www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
UK housebuilders ‘very bad’ at building houses, says wildlife charity CEO
Land speculation to blame for lack of progress amid Labour drive to build 1.5m new homes, says Wildlife Trusts head
www.theguardian.com
April 1, 2025 at 11:52 AM
UK housebuilders ‘very bad’ at building houses, says wildlife charity CEO www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Paris says yes to 500 more car-free streets!
In Sunday’s referendum, 67% of Parisians voted to reclaim city space for walking and cycling. The decision means 10,000 parking spaces will be removed, continuing a shift that’s already halved car traffic since 2000.
www.dw.com/en/france-pa...
In Sunday’s referendum, 67% of Parisians voted to reclaim city space for walking and cycling. The decision means 10,000 parking spaces will be removed, continuing a shift that’s already halved car traffic since 2000.
www.dw.com/en/france-pa...
March 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Paris says yes to 500 more car-free streets!
In Sunday’s referendum, 67% of Parisians voted to reclaim city space for walking and cycling. The decision means 10,000 parking spaces will be removed, continuing a shift that’s already halved car traffic since 2000.
www.dw.com/en/france-pa...
In Sunday’s referendum, 67% of Parisians voted to reclaim city space for walking and cycling. The decision means 10,000 parking spaces will be removed, continuing a shift that’s already halved car traffic since 2000.
www.dw.com/en/france-pa...
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Why is there ANY debate? 🤦♀️
20mph in Wales meant about 100 fewer people killed or seriously injured in a year.
“There is, perhaps, a lesson here for politicians: sometimes it can be best to ignore the noisiest voices, and take the evidence-based course.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
20mph in Wales meant about 100 fewer people killed or seriously injured in a year.
“There is, perhaps, a lesson here for politicians: sometimes it can be best to ignore the noisiest voices, and take the evidence-based course.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Wales’s 20mph speed limit has cut road deaths. Why is there still even a debate?
Research suggests the scheme may be more popular than thought, with consultations dominated by a loud minority
www.theguardian.com
March 22, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Why is there ANY debate? 🤦♀️
20mph in Wales meant about 100 fewer people killed or seriously injured in a year.
“There is, perhaps, a lesson here for politicians: sometimes it can be best to ignore the noisiest voices, and take the evidence-based course.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
20mph in Wales meant about 100 fewer people killed or seriously injured in a year.
“There is, perhaps, a lesson here for politicians: sometimes it can be best to ignore the noisiest voices, and take the evidence-based course.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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Wind pollinated plants re-establish fairly quickly in damaged grasslands, but it takes 75 years+ to restore the network of insect pollinated plants that rely on the right seed + the right pollinator in the right place, study finds. Can Biodiversity Net Gain offset 75 years?
phys.org/news/2025-03...
phys.org/news/2025-03...
A long wait for pollinators: Restored grasslands need 75+ years for full biodiversity recovery, study finds
Recovered grasslands need more than 75 years of continuous management to regain their biodiversity because specialized pollinators are slow to return. Kobe University's finding underscores the importa...
phys.org
March 19, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Wind pollinated plants re-establish fairly quickly in damaged grasslands, but it takes 75 years+ to restore the network of insect pollinated plants that rely on the right seed + the right pollinator in the right place, study finds. Can Biodiversity Net Gain offset 75 years?
phys.org/news/2025-03...
phys.org/news/2025-03...
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Fossil fuel firms subsidised $7trillion per year, says study that finds ending them would enable meeting climate goals & promote economic growth.
www.energylivenews.com/2025/03/18/w...
www.energylivenews.com/2025/03/18/w...
World oil and gas subsidies worth $7trillion - Energy Live News
Economic study says cutting fossil fuel 'hidden' subsidies would mean hitting climate goals now
www.energylivenews.com
March 19, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Fossil fuel firms subsidised $7trillion per year, says study that finds ending them would enable meeting climate goals & promote economic growth.
www.energylivenews.com/2025/03/18/w...
www.energylivenews.com/2025/03/18/w...
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Sir Keir has misrepresented the impact of conservation on housing in Ebbsfleet. The majority of the homes are going ahead. The distinguished jumping spider isn’t even in the development area, but it is a precious habitat. Let's move beyond nature vs. growth - sustainable development benefits us all.
March 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Sir Keir has misrepresented the impact of conservation on housing in Ebbsfleet. The majority of the homes are going ahead. The distinguished jumping spider isn’t even in the development area, but it is a precious habitat. Let's move beyond nature vs. growth - sustainable development benefits us all.
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Huge Frustration as UK Government pauses the Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/frustra...
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/frustra...
Frustration as UK Government pauses the Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme | The Wildlife Trusts
Today the UK Government have paused all new applications from farmers to access England’s flagship green farming scheme.
www.wildlifetrusts.org
March 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Huge Frustration as UK Government pauses the Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/frustra...
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/frustra...
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Plastic pollution leaves seabirds with brain damage similar to Alzheimer’s, study shows
Plastic pollution leaves seabirds with brain damage similar to Alzheimer’s, study shows
Blood tests on migratory chicks fed plastics by their parents show neurodegeneration, as well as cell rupture and stomach lining decay
Ingesting plastic is leaving seabird chicks with brain damage “akin to Alzheimer’s disease”, according to a new study –…
www.theguardian.com
March 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Plastic pollution leaves seabirds with brain damage similar to Alzheimer’s, study shows
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A dire winter for Bewick's Swan saw only 87 birds recorded at Slimbridge WWT, the charity has said:
Dire winter for Slimbridge Bewick's Swans
A dire winter for Bewick's Swan saw only 87 birds recorded at a flagship reserve for the species, the WWT has said. The charity stated that the swan population has declined by 86% at Slimbridge WWT during the past 50 years. Furthermore, no young birds were present this winter. Bewick's Swans have be...
bit.ly
March 11, 2025 at 10:03 AM
A dire winter for Bewick's Swan saw only 87 birds recorded at Slimbridge WWT, the charity has said:
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There's a lot of data on UK water pollution - but it's not always laid out so it's easy for people to find. We wanted people to be able to investigate what's polluting their local area, & the Felt platform enabled us to build the Watershed Pollution Map:
watershedinvestigations.com/landfill-sit...
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How FELT help WATERSHED uncover a toxic legacy - Watershed Investigations
Felt, the cutting edge could-native GIS mapping platform enabled Watershed to tackle datasets of all formats and sizes, making visible the challenges to our rivers, seas, wildlife and habitats.
watershedinvestigations.com
March 10, 2025 at 12:54 PM
There's a lot of data on UK water pollution - but it's not always laid out so it's easy for people to find. We wanted people to be able to investigate what's polluting their local area, & the Felt platform enabled us to build the Watershed Pollution Map:
watershedinvestigations.com/landfill-sit...
watershedinvestigations.com/landfill-sit...
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"The analysis estimates that between 4% and 14% of the world’s staple crops of wheat, rice and maize is being lost due to the pervasive particles. It could get even worse, the scientists said, as more #microplastics pour into the environment."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Microplastics hinder plant photosynthesis, study finds, threatening millions with starvation
Researchers say problem could increase number of people at risk of starvation by 400m in next two decades
www.theguardian.com
March 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
"The analysis estimates that between 4% and 14% of the world’s staple crops of wheat, rice and maize is being lost due to the pervasive particles. It could get even worse, the scientists said, as more #microplastics pour into the environment."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Excellent @transportfornewhomes.org.uk report 'What is being built in 2025', which reveals new developments are:
😢car-dependent with poor public transport
😢negatively impact on communities
The report also highlights how integrated transport can work.
www.transportfornewhomes.org.uk/the-project/...
😢car-dependent with poor public transport
😢negatively impact on communities
The report also highlights how integrated transport can work.
www.transportfornewhomes.org.uk/the-project/...
What is being built in 2025? - Transport for New Homes
Read the new report from Transport for New Homes, What is being built in 2025? In search of the station, which reveals why the planning system needs to change.
www.transportfornewhomes.org.uk
March 7, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Excellent @transportfornewhomes.org.uk report 'What is being built in 2025', which reveals new developments are:
😢car-dependent with poor public transport
😢negatively impact on communities
The report also highlights how integrated transport can work.
www.transportfornewhomes.org.uk/the-project/...
😢car-dependent with poor public transport
😢negatively impact on communities
The report also highlights how integrated transport can work.
www.transportfornewhomes.org.uk/the-project/...
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Toxic Town - the Netflix retelling of a real-life toxic pollution event which caused birth defects in the town of Corby (UK) - offers a stark warning on rollbacks of environmental regulations
By @kirstypringle.bsky.social & @jimmcquaid.bsky.social:
theconversation.com/netflixs-tox...
By @kirstypringle.bsky.social & @jimmcquaid.bsky.social:
theconversation.com/netflixs-tox...
Netflix’s Toxic Town offers a stark warning on environmental rollbacks
The show highlights the urgent need for environmental regulations in a time when governments are rolling back on them
theconversation.com
March 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Toxic Town - the Netflix retelling of a real-life toxic pollution event which caused birth defects in the town of Corby (UK) - offers a stark warning on rollbacks of environmental regulations
By @kirstypringle.bsky.social & @jimmcquaid.bsky.social:
theconversation.com/netflixs-tox...
By @kirstypringle.bsky.social & @jimmcquaid.bsky.social:
theconversation.com/netflixs-tox...
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Diverse scrub and acid grassland gone. Addressing the housing crisis one could argue, but not so if you are a Dunnock, Nightingale, Bullfinch, Whitethroat or Linnet No doubt supposedly provisioned for with bird boxes erected as 'compensation' on the side of the boxes for humans.
March 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Diverse scrub and acid grassland gone. Addressing the housing crisis one could argue, but not so if you are a Dunnock, Nightingale, Bullfinch, Whitethroat or Linnet No doubt supposedly provisioned for with bird boxes erected as 'compensation' on the side of the boxes for humans.
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Nobody knows exactly what was buried beneath Arnold's Field. Fires have burned beneath the site for years. COPD levels rising locally, and nobody in authority is stepping up to protect people. Would this have been allowed to go on so long in an affluent area?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The Rainham volcano: a waste dump is constantly on fire in east London. Why will no one stop it?
Under Arnolds Field, tonnes of illegally dumped waste have been burning for years, spewing pollution over the area. Locals fear for their health – and despair that no one seems willing to help
www.theguardian.com
March 4, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Nobody knows exactly what was buried beneath Arnold's Field. Fires have burned beneath the site for years. COPD levels rising locally, and nobody in authority is stepping up to protect people. Would this have been allowed to go on so long in an affluent area?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Separated bike lanes especially benefit women:
"The findings revealed a notable increase in the utilisation of segregated lanes, with a more significant impact observed among women than among men."
doi.org/10.1016/j.re...
"The findings revealed a notable increase in the utilisation of segregated lanes, with a more significant impact observed among women than among men."
doi.org/10.1016/j.re...
March 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Separated bike lanes especially benefit women:
"The findings revealed a notable increase in the utilisation of segregated lanes, with a more significant impact observed among women than among men."
doi.org/10.1016/j.re...
"The findings revealed a notable increase in the utilisation of segregated lanes, with a more significant impact observed among women than among men."
doi.org/10.1016/j.re...