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Go ahead given for wild releases of beavers in England🦫 These much-loved animals can help restore rivers & wetlands, & reduce flooding & drought🫧 It's high time for wild releases, so it's excellent that the government is making progress👍 Read more👇 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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New data from @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social's BeeWalk shows 2024 was the worst year for bumblebees since records began🚨 Bumblebee numbers overall declined by 22.5%🐝 Red-tailed bumblebees fell by 74%📉 White-tailed fell by 60%🥀 Read more via @theguardian.com👇 www.theguardian.com/global/2025/...

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Welcome news today with the publication of the NBSAP - now comes the work to turn targets into action across all four nations 🤝 We need the Environmental Improvement Plan review to lock in action in England and help ensure that the UK as a whole delivers for nature 🍃 wcl.org.uk/environmenta...

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A welcome step for rivers, as the Water Act gets Royal Assent👍 New powers must be used to act on those companies continuing to pollute, & to ensure funds for rivers aren't siphoned off as profits As Government recognises, this is just the first step to clean up rivers👇 www.gov.uk/government/n...

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Countries are gathered in Rome for fresh talks on finance to meet global nature targets🌍 With just 5 years to the 2030 deadline to halt nature's decline it's clear that we need to see more action in the UK & around the world🌱 Read more via @reuters.com👇 www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

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Communities inspire nature & climate action🌱 Submit a photo of a park, garden, or gathering place that matters to you. It will join a collaborative artwork showcasing what matters most. Then, share it with #ShowTheLove2025 💚 www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9Kw...

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Global nature talks resume in Rome next week🌍 Our analysis released at #COP16 last year showed progress towards nature targets in England is stalling or even going backwards👇 wcl.org.uk/action-neede... Plans, policies, & funding, are needed for nature domestically & globally🏞️

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We're intervening in a Supreme Court Case - standing up for rules protecting habitats during development👩‍⚖️ Habitat Regulations must not be reduced to a tick box exercise✔️ They underpin sustainable development & nature restoration🏘️ Read more via @endsreport.com: www.endsreport.com/article/1906...

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After a year of Biodiversity Net Gain, some projects are showing huge promise🌱 But there's still the need for more ambition, closure of loopholes & increased support for local planning & regulators🏞️ This would help the scheme deliver more habitats & wildlife👇 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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As we hit the one year mark for Biodiversity Net Gain, how has it delivered & what's next?📆 By boosting ambition, closing loopholes & better supporting local planners, Government can ensure the scheme delivers for people, nature & building🏘️ Read more on our blog👇 www.wcl.org.uk/happy-birthd...

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Tomorrow is Lords report stage for GB Energy Bill📜 We're encouraged by an amendment for the company to review its impact on sustainable development🌱 But Government must clarify that this means GB Energy will work towards nature restoration & curbing climate change👇 www.wcl.org.uk/docs/GBEnerg...

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Biodiversity Net Gain isn’t reaching its full potential. It’s clear our planning system needs to be #WilderByDesign🏡 Discover how the Government can fix the gaps, restore nature, build homes, and create healthier communities 👇 www.wcl.org.uk/happy-birthd... @wclnews.bsky.social

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ICYMI, yesterday we released data showing Biodiversity Net Gain needs support to meet its full potential for nature Government must get #WilderByDesign - reforming the planning system to boost wildlife & foster healthier communities while building the homes we need👇 www.wcl.org.uk/happy-birthd...

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As Biodiversity Net Gain approaches its 1st Birthday, how can Government boost it to its full potential?🌱 In our new blog, @richardbenwell.bsky.social sets out the need to up the ambition, close loopholes & increase local ecological capacity🏘️ Read more👇 www.wcl.org.uk/happy-birthd...

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A year into rules to ensure developers create more space for nature than is lost, it’s not yet meeting goals for wildlife🌳 Biodiversity Net Gain is full of potential. But we need to plug the holes. Our planning system needs to be #WilderByDesign🏡 Read more👇 www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...

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Ancient Rome - engineers wrote that lead is ‘injurious to the human system’☠️ 20th Century - lead banned from pipes, paint & petrol🖌️ Now - toxic lead ammunition still in use☠️ We're proud to work with @wwtworldwide.bsky.social & others to #BanLead once & for all👇 www.wcl.org.uk/enough-said-...

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Get outdoors this spring and help Woodland Trust monitor nature 🔍 They're looking for song thrushes, frogspawn, & blackthorn flowers🌸 By recording nature’s vital signs, we can help keep our planet healthy for wildlife & people🌍 Record your sightings today👇 www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/vitalsigns

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Just two days left to get your applications in! We're on the hunt for two new members of our campaigns & communications team👇

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Farming, nature, green infrastructure - for too long land uses have been left to solve the jigsaw of England without a guiding plan🧩 There's now a chance to give the right players all the pieces they need for nature, sustainable food production & green infrastructure🏞️ www.gov.uk/government/n...

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Environmental rules are vital to protect wildlife, but with intelligent planning it is perfectly possible to boost development & nature together🏘️ Government must stop demonising nature protection Read more on our response to yesterday's speech from the Chancellor👇 www.wcl.org.uk/response-to-...

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At a crucial time for wildlife it's good to see leadership from UK Government to protect more species from ivory trade🦛 We urge them to press ahead with further international nature work including introducing regulations on forest risk commodities🌍 Read more👇 www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...

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Good to see funding for schemes to tackle pollution, leaks & climate change👍 But polluting businesses must also pay for damage they've caused to nature Government must ensure fines levied on companies benefit our rivers via Water Restoration Fund Read more👇 www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...

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It's fantastic to see the deposit return scheme finally put into law👍 This is a good step towards reducing the mountains of single-use waste the UK produces🗑️ The Government must now stick to the final implementation date for scheme of October 2027📆 Read more👇 www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...

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Projects to clean up rivers & protect communities from flooding could be lost if fines from water companies aren't ringfenced for nature💧 The Government should guarantee pollution fines will be paid into the Water Restoration Fund🪙 Read via @luciemheath.bsky.social 👇 inews.co.uk/news/dozens-...

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Time is running out - apply now to join us as campaign manager🗓️ We're looking for a skilled campaigner to work with our 80+ member organisations on hard-hitting campaigns, engaging events & shareable digital content💪 Read more via @environmentjob.co.uk 👇 www.environmentjob.co.uk/jobs/104259-...

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#BigGardenBirdwatch runs today until Sunday🐦‍⬛ Get involved by heading to your garden or balcony, or look out your window to spend an hour connecting with nature & helping build a snapshot of how our wild birds are doing🐦 Read more👇 www.theguardian.com/environment/... @rspbengland.bsky.social

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Good news for nature as Government refuses authorisation for bee-killing pesticides - following news in December of a complete ban🐝 This positive step should be followed with generous incentives for farming systems that don't rely on chemicals👩‍🌾 www.endsreport.com/article/1903...

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📢 The Climate and Nature Bill has its second reading TOMORROW (Friday 24 Jan). We need to ensure that the 102+ MPs who have pledged to vote keep their promise. 👉 Head to action.zerohour.uk today & write to, email, call, or tag your MP. #ForTheOcean #CANBill 🌊 @zero-hour.bsky.social

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Done badly, reforms to the Habitats Regulations could be disastrous for nature🥀 But done well, planning reform could improve the way developers fulfil environmental rules while boosting investment & protection for nature recovery🏘️ Read more👇 www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...

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Together with @wclnews.bsky.social @wwtworldwide.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social we sent a letter to Steve Reed calling on him to accept the recommendation from HSE to ban lead ammunition ➡️ https://buff.ly/3WijbIk Join us in calling on him to #BanLead for good ⬇️ https://buff.ly/3CeCjA9

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Even average usage of some fertilisers can be disastrous for populations of flowers & pollinators, study shows👇 www.theguardian.com/environment/... Farmers are crucial to restoring nature, so we're calling on Government to properly fund & support nature-friendly farming👩‍🌾

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We're calling on UK Government to ensure that fines on water companies are used to clean up the pollution they cause & restore our waterways💧 Polluters must be made to pay for environmental damage🪙 This must be locked into the Water (Special Measures) Bill👇 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Our most cherished wildlife including otters & dolphins are polluted by PFAS "forever chemicals"🧪 Chemical pollution is making its way up & down the food chain, & spreading across the map🚨 Read more, including comments from our CEO @richardbenwell.bsky.social👇 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Join the Link team as our new media manager & help us create headlines that matter for nature🗞️ We're looking for someone who can work with our members to give a strong voice for nature in the news & on social media📱 Find out more👇 www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/wildlif...

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As EU moves to ban non-essential uses of PFAS "forever chemicals" it seems the UK is failing to match in the fight against chemical pollution🧪 Experts have called on UK to regulate PFAS as 1 group📜 More by @rachelsalvidge.bsky.social & @leanahosea.bsky.social 👇 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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As drinking water sources are found to be polluted with PFAS "forever chemicals", water industry is calling for a ban & for polluters to foot the bill🚰 These chemicals must be banned from all but the most essential uses🚫 More via @rachelsalvidge.bsky.social👇 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Government's watchdog warns we're at "make or break" for wildlife, with environmental progress off track in key areas🚨 We need: Spending review to fund nature🪙 Planning reform to give space for nature🏘️ Agencies across Government to deliver for nature🏞️ Read more👇 www.wcl.org.uk/oep-response...

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Rydym yn recriwtio! We are hiring! Please share: landscapeswales.org.uk/we-are-recru...

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Beavers can help tackle flooding, biodiversity loss & more, so why are we still waiting for a national strategy? 🌿 Today, 49 organisations have written to Defra urging action on wild beaver reintroductions. Read more and share with your MP 👇

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How can Government ensure the Nature Restoration Fund helps create a nature-friendly planning system? Find out in our new blog for @green-alliance.org.uk as our CEO @richardbenwell.bsky.social sets out key critieria including ambition & legal protections👇 greenallianceblog.org.uk/2025/01/14/c...

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New analysis by @watershed-i.bsky.social & others has revealed a clear message - UK must act now or face a bill of £10bn a year to clean up PFAS "forever chemicals"🚨 www.theguardian.com/environment/... With our waterways polluted & health at risk we need to see tighter chemical controls🧪

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Join the team at Link! We're looking for two part-time staff to help us build impactful campaigns & deliver media stories that give nature a voice & push Government to act💪 You'll be working with experts at some of the country's leading nature organisations Read more & apply: wcl.org.uk/jobs.asp

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Today the GB Energy Bill is back in Parliament for Committee📜 We're calling for discussion of an amendment which would put action for climate & nature at the heart of the bill☀️ Ministers must listen to cross-party calls for a clear environmental remit for GB Energy🍃 wcl.org.uk/docs/GB_Ener...

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Happy 130th birthday to @nationaltrust.bsky.social 🎂 What a way to mark it, with plans to restore nature across area larger than Greater London 🌳 Also great to see plans with @mindcharity.bsky.social to help boost nature access & mental health💚 www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

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The National Trust turns 130 this year! While celebrating our past, we're focused on the future. This new strategy is our plan for the next decade, shaped by feedback from 70,000 partners, members, visitors, volunteers and staff asking, 'How can we serve you?' Here it is: https://buff.ly/40upATu

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Our beach clean data shows that high levels of single-use items are still being littered on our beaches! Today our CEO, @Luk_Sandy attended an important government roundtable to discuss steps to move towards a circular economy ♻️ 1/2

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We're calling on Environment Secretary of State Steve Reed MP to secure the future of the Water Restoration Fund. The Fund would ensure that water company fines are reinvested into restoring rivers & their catchments, but delays have caused concerns that it may be discontinued.

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Despite being banned from a number of other uses, toxic lead is still polluting our wildlife & communities through ammunition☠️ 100,000 waterbirds die each winter in the UK from this toxic metal🦢 We're calling on Steve Reed to finally consign lead to history📜 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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If the Water Restoration Fund is not established in the new Water Bill, there's a risk that not penny from fines on polluting companies will go towards cleaning up our rivers💦 Fines must fix damage caused by companies, rather than leave the public to pick up the bill🪙 inews.co.uk/news/not-sin...

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