DrC McParland
@drmcparland.bsky.social
I used to dabble in aquatic ecology. Ecologist, bad joke connoisseur, cat parent 💖💜💙
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"It is essential that the Bill – introduced to drive the restoration of nature – does not unintentionally undermine it."
Our 2nd blog on the Natural Environment Bill looks at Part 2 of the Bill, which has raised considerable concerns in the environmental sector:
www.scotlink.org/the-natural-...
Our 2nd blog on the Natural Environment Bill looks at Part 2 of the Bill, which has raised considerable concerns in the environmental sector:
www.scotlink.org/the-natural-...
The Natural Environment Bill part 2 – Powers to modify environmental regulation - Scotlink
This is the second in a series of blogs looking at the Natural Environment Bill. Part 1 is available here. In what is overall a positive piece of legislation, Part 2 of the Natural Environment Bill ha...
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May 1, 2025 at 11:26 AM
"It is essential that the Bill – introduced to drive the restoration of nature – does not unintentionally undermine it."
Our 2nd blog on the Natural Environment Bill looks at Part 2 of the Bill, which has raised considerable concerns in the environmental sector:
www.scotlink.org/the-natural-...
Our 2nd blog on the Natural Environment Bill looks at Part 2 of the Bill, which has raised considerable concerns in the environmental sector:
www.scotlink.org/the-natural-...
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We’re thrilled to announce this year’s #NatureOfScotland Awards ceremony hosts for 2025... And back together again are wildlife champions @iolowilliams.bsky.social and Arlene Stuart! We can’t wait!!
May 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM
We’re thrilled to announce this year’s #NatureOfScotland Awards ceremony hosts for 2025... And back together again are wildlife champions @iolowilliams.bsky.social and Arlene Stuart! We can’t wait!!
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📣UKGBC responds to the Climate Change Committee's latest report on adaption.
According to the CCC’s latest report, the UK government is failing to make “good” progress in adapting the UK to climate change.
🖱️Read our Deputy CEO Simon McWhirter's full response here: tinyurl.com/yvsjxset
According to the CCC’s latest report, the UK government is failing to make “good” progress in adapting the UK to climate change.
🖱️Read our Deputy CEO Simon McWhirter's full response here: tinyurl.com/yvsjxset
April 30, 2025 at 3:17 PM
📣UKGBC responds to the Climate Change Committee's latest report on adaption.
According to the CCC’s latest report, the UK government is failing to make “good” progress in adapting the UK to climate change.
🖱️Read our Deputy CEO Simon McWhirter's full response here: tinyurl.com/yvsjxset
According to the CCC’s latest report, the UK government is failing to make “good” progress in adapting the UK to climate change.
🖱️Read our Deputy CEO Simon McWhirter's full response here: tinyurl.com/yvsjxset
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'The planning system is a vital tool in tackling the climate crisis. It's crucial to every decision made. With @friends-earth.bsky.social @ukgbc.bsky.social @thetcpa.bsky.social & @hello-cse.bsky.social we sent this to MPs for the 2nd Reading of #PlanningAndInfrastructureBill shorturl.at/2UC2l
Planning & Infrastructure Bill: 2nd Reading — Rights Community Action
Rights Community Action , UK Green Building Council , Friends of the Earth , the Town and Country Planning Association and the Centre for Sustainable Energy sent the following letter to all MPs…
www.rightscommunityaction.co.uk
March 24, 2025 at 2:13 PM
'The planning system is a vital tool in tackling the climate crisis. It's crucial to every decision made. With @friends-earth.bsky.social @ukgbc.bsky.social @thetcpa.bsky.social & @hello-cse.bsky.social we sent this to MPs for the 2nd Reading of #PlanningAndInfrastructureBill shorturl.at/2UC2l
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We're proud to support this urgent, expert-led call to MPs to #PausePartIII of the flawed Planning Bill.
Currently, it lets firms sidestep essential environmental laws by paying into a nature levy—and looks set to add both cost and delay to the housebuilding that Labour so desperately wants to see.
Currently, it lets firms sidestep essential environmental laws by paying into a nature levy—and looks set to add both cost and delay to the housebuilding that Labour so desperately wants to see.
April 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
We're proud to support this urgent, expert-led call to MPs to #PausePartIII of the flawed Planning Bill.
Currently, it lets firms sidestep essential environmental laws by paying into a nature levy—and looks set to add both cost and delay to the housebuilding that Labour so desperately wants to see.
Currently, it lets firms sidestep essential environmental laws by paying into a nature levy—and looks set to add both cost and delay to the housebuilding that Labour so desperately wants to see.
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With general bills rising from yesterday, many may be facing increased financial pressure.
As a CIEEM member, you have access to the Member Assistance Programme, which provides expert debt management advice and a general advice line.
Find out more now: events.cieem.net/login.aspx?T...
As a CIEEM member, you have access to the Member Assistance Programme, which provides expert debt management advice and a general advice line.
Find out more now: events.cieem.net/login.aspx?T...
April 2, 2025 at 10:07 AM
With general bills rising from yesterday, many may be facing increased financial pressure.
As a CIEEM member, you have access to the Member Assistance Programme, which provides expert debt management advice and a general advice line.
Find out more now: events.cieem.net/login.aspx?T...
As a CIEEM member, you have access to the Member Assistance Programme, which provides expert debt management advice and a general advice line.
Find out more now: events.cieem.net/login.aspx?T...
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Current and past Presidents of CIEEM have this week written to all Members of Parliament in England to raise their concerns about the potential implications of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Read it now: cieem.net/current-and-...
Read it now: cieem.net/current-and-...
Current and Past Presidents write letter to MPs regarding Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2025 | CIEEM
The Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management promotes the highest standards of practice for the benefit of nature and society
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April 3, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Current and past Presidents of CIEEM have this week written to all Members of Parliament in England to raise their concerns about the potential implications of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Read it now: cieem.net/current-and-...
Read it now: cieem.net/current-and-...
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On this #DarwinDay, our little contribution showing how evolution (and natural selection) works
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February 12, 2025 at 11:50 AM
On this #DarwinDay, our little contribution showing how evolution (and natural selection) works
theconversation.com/chernobyl-bl...
theconversation.com/chernobyl-bl...
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Remember: just because you pelican does not mean you peli-should.
Photo by Mark Smith
Photo by Mark Smith
February 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Remember: just because you pelican does not mean you peli-should.
Photo by Mark Smith
Photo by Mark Smith
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November snow ❄️
November 23, 2024 at 9:32 AM
November snow ❄️
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What climate emergency!
This pollution is on a huge scale. Muirburn in the Angus Glens Scotland, all so a few can shoot a grouse. 📷 T. Clyde
This pollution is on a huge scale. Muirburn in the Angus Glens Scotland, all so a few can shoot a grouse. 📷 T. Clyde
November 23, 2024 at 5:27 PM
What climate emergency!
This pollution is on a huge scale. Muirburn in the Angus Glens Scotland, all so a few can shoot a grouse. 📷 T. Clyde
This pollution is on a huge scale. Muirburn in the Angus Glens Scotland, all so a few can shoot a grouse. 📷 T. Clyde
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If you're feeling down about limited progress in headline #COP16 negotiations/ recent global political events/ it being a bit grey this week here in the UK, treat yourself to this beautifully written, uplifting account of COP16 by @ymalhi.bsky.social
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www.naturerecovery.ox.ac.uk/news/cop16-c...
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www.naturerecovery.ox.ac.uk/news/cop16-c...
COP16 Colombia, a newcomer’s reflection
By Yadvinder Malhi In late October 2024, the UN Convention on Biodiversity held its biennial large meeting (the Conference of Parties, or COP). This convention is a sister of the better known one on c...
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November 8, 2024 at 12:09 PM
If you're feeling down about limited progress in headline #COP16 negotiations/ recent global political events/ it being a bit grey this week here in the UK, treat yourself to this beautifully written, uplifting account of COP16 by @ymalhi.bsky.social
🌎🧪
www.naturerecovery.ox.ac.uk/news/cop16-c...
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www.naturerecovery.ox.ac.uk/news/cop16-c...
Or in the case of my feline overlords, they know exactly when it's half an hour before the alarm goes off 😹
They don’t know how to read a clock, but they definitely know when it’s five minutes til dinner.
November 16, 2024 at 2:58 PM
Or in the case of my feline overlords, they know exactly when it's half an hour before the alarm goes off 😹
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Debate about biodiversity credits at #COP16.
"My main concern is the way [biodiversity credits] steal the political discourse and political capital away from more important and impactful solutions." (Sophus zu Ermgassen – Oxford University)
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"My main concern is the way [biodiversity credits] steal the political discourse and political capital away from more important and impactful solutions." (Sophus zu Ermgassen – Oxford University)
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Global biodiversity offsetting doesn’t work – keep schemes local, say experts
Voluntary standards proposed at Cop16 focus on local like-for-like habitat projects, while critics call the issue a ‘distraction’
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2024 at 12:42 AM
Debate about biodiversity credits at #COP16.
"My main concern is the way [biodiversity credits] steal the political discourse and political capital away from more important and impactful solutions." (Sophus zu Ermgassen – Oxford University)
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"My main concern is the way [biodiversity credits] steal the political discourse and political capital away from more important and impactful solutions." (Sophus zu Ermgassen – Oxford University)
www.theguardian.com/environment/...