BiodiversityLoss
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The earth is now experiencing the 6th major mass extinction of species. This time caused by us - humanity. Due to our immense numbers, and vast consumption of energy and resources. Maybe, just maybe, we can reduce the damage.
🚨Our BBC is under attack 🚨 We can't let those that want to see it torn up & replaced by the likes of GBNews or Fox win. Sign the open letter now to demand the new BBC boss is someone that will protect the BBC, not let its enemies tear it down: 38d.gs/2sa8
Sign the petition: save our BBC: don't let the likes of Trump and his UK cronies meddle with our public broadcaster
🚨Our BBC is under attack 🚨 We can't let those that want to see it torn up & replaced by the likes of GBNews or Fox win. Sign the open letter now to demand the new BBC boss is someone that will protect...
38d.gs
November 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM
🚨Our BBC is under attack 🚨 We can't let those that want to see it torn up & replaced by the likes of GBNews or Fox win. Sign the open letter now to demand the new BBC boss is someone that will protect the BBC, not let its enemies tear it down: 38d.gs/2sa8
As nations convene in Belém, many have withdrawn from funds for climate mitigation and biodiversity protection, leaving species at risk of extinction
observer.co.uk/news/interna...
observer.co.uk/news/interna...
Conservation projects abandoned as rich countries retreat from climate fight | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 9:59 PM
As nations convene in Belém, many have withdrawn from funds for climate mitigation and biodiversity protection, leaving species at risk of extinction
observer.co.uk/news/interna...
observer.co.uk/news/interna...
In the Southern Ocean industrial trawlers are vacuuming up krill by the hundreds of thousands of tonnes/year, transforming this vital food into feed for farmed salmon and supplements for human consumption. Krill should be vital food for whales etc
paulwatsonfoundation.donorsupport.co/page/KrillWa...
paulwatsonfoundation.donorsupport.co/page/KrillWa...
Operation Krill Wars & Giving Tuesday
In the icy embrace of Antarctica, an unseen tragedy is unfolding, and only a handful of voices are brave enough to acknowledge its chilling reality. At the heart of this looming disaster lies a tiny y...
paulwatsonfoundation.donorsupport.co
November 11, 2025 at 10:24 PM
In the Southern Ocean industrial trawlers are vacuuming up krill by the hundreds of thousands of tonnes/year, transforming this vital food into feed for farmed salmon and supplements for human consumption. Krill should be vital food for whales etc
paulwatsonfoundation.donorsupport.co/page/KrillWa...
paulwatsonfoundation.donorsupport.co/page/KrillWa...
Support the Stop Burning Trees Coalition chuffed.org/project/1175...
It is crazy, and very wrong,that we are cutting down trees and burning them in power stations, and claiming it is green and environmentally friendly - when probably it causes more carbon per unit of energy than burning fossil fuel
It is crazy, and very wrong,that we are cutting down trees and burning them in power stations, and claiming it is green and environmentally friendly - when probably it causes more carbon per unit of energy than burning fossil fuel
Support the Stop Burning Trees Coalition
The fight against burning trees for electricity will come from the grassroots, and we are here to support that.
chuffed.org
November 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Support the Stop Burning Trees Coalition chuffed.org/project/1175...
It is crazy, and very wrong,that we are cutting down trees and burning them in power stations, and claiming it is green and environmentally friendly - when probably it causes more carbon per unit of energy than burning fossil fuel
It is crazy, and very wrong,that we are cutting down trees and burning them in power stations, and claiming it is green and environmentally friendly - when probably it causes more carbon per unit of energy than burning fossil fuel
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The Bat Conservation trust is asking people to write to their MP.
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill is set to return to the House of Commons next week (week commencing 10 Nov) for a crucial vote.
The hope is to limit the damage the Bill will have act.bats.org.uk/urge-your-mp...
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill is set to return to the House of Commons next week (week commencing 10 Nov) for a crucial vote.
The hope is to limit the damage the Bill will have act.bats.org.uk/urge-your-mp...
URGE YOUR MP to keep Amendment 130 in the Bill
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill is set to return to the House of Commons next week (week commencing 10 Nov). There is an opportunity to limit the damage the Bill will have but we need everyone to...
act.bats.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The Bat Conservation trust is asking people to write to their MP.
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill is set to return to the House of Commons next week (week commencing 10 Nov) for a crucial vote.
The hope is to limit the damage the Bill will have act.bats.org.uk/urge-your-mp...
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill is set to return to the House of Commons next week (week commencing 10 Nov) for a crucial vote.
The hope is to limit the damage the Bill will have act.bats.org.uk/urge-your-mp...
The level of atmospheric CO2 has fluctuated wildly over the past 600 million years or so.
It has been massively higher than now, but then there were the carbon stores and the global means of slowly removing atmospheric CO2. We are now losing those. www.researchgate.net/figure/Globa...
It has been massively higher than now, but then there were the carbon stores and the global means of slowly removing atmospheric CO2. We are now losing those. www.researchgate.net/figure/Globa...
November 6, 2025 at 7:07 PM
The level of atmospheric CO2 has fluctuated wildly over the past 600 million years or so.
It has been massively higher than now, but then there were the carbon stores and the global means of slowly removing atmospheric CO2. We are now losing those. www.researchgate.net/figure/Globa...
It has been massively higher than now, but then there were the carbon stores and the global means of slowly removing atmospheric CO2. We are now losing those. www.researchgate.net/figure/Globa...
Really interesting article by Lyle Lewis, in the reasons why higher CO2 levels now are NOT good news, and will NOT cause more crops to grow etc. The history of the levels of atmospheric CO2 over millennia, pre-humanity, is fascinating. substack.com/inbox/post/1...
@race2extinct.bsky.social
@race2extinct.bsky.social
What Ancient CO₂ Can, and Can't, Teach Us About the Modern World
What Earth's deep past reveals about the illusion of safety in a warming world.
substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Really interesting article by Lyle Lewis, in the reasons why higher CO2 levels now are NOT good news, and will NOT cause more crops to grow etc. The history of the levels of atmospheric CO2 over millennia, pre-humanity, is fascinating. substack.com/inbox/post/1...
@race2extinct.bsky.social
@race2extinct.bsky.social
We really are living in the most bizarre times. It's hard to keep up with the bonkersness of it.
Not only hugely unnecessary AI and high energy demand tech (and no intention to limit its range & scope) but now putting it into space.
It is out of control.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Not only hugely unnecessary AI and high energy demand tech (and no intention to limit its range & scope) but now putting it into space.
It is out of control.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Google plans to put datacentres in space to meet demand for AI
US technology company’s engineers want to exploit solar power and the falling cost of rocket launches
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:43 AM
We really are living in the most bizarre times. It's hard to keep up with the bonkersness of it.
Not only hugely unnecessary AI and high energy demand tech (and no intention to limit its range & scope) but now putting it into space.
It is out of control.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Not only hugely unnecessary AI and high energy demand tech (and no intention to limit its range & scope) but now putting it into space.
It is out of control.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Ban the sale of fireworks.
Claire's beloved horse Tango died in terror when holiday-makers set off a firework display at a nearby cottage.
Sign her petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of unexpected explosions. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
Claire's beloved horse Tango died in terror when holiday-makers set off a firework display at a nearby cottage.
Sign her petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of unexpected explosions. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
Petition: Ban the public sale of fireworks!
Claire's beloved horse Tango died in terror when holiday-makers set off a firework display at a nearby cottage. Sign her petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Ban the sale of fireworks.
Claire's beloved horse Tango died in terror when holiday-makers set off a firework display at a nearby cottage.
Sign her petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of unexpected explosions. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
Claire's beloved horse Tango died in terror when holiday-makers set off a firework display at a nearby cottage.
Sign her petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of unexpected explosions. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
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I keep thinking about the guy who's been recording insect population in a remote area of Costa Rica for 40 years, documenting their collapse. The jungle still looks lush, but he points out that little is getting pollinated. Once the plants die it will become a desert.
But we still haven't realised.
But we still haven't realised.
November 4, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I keep thinking about the guy who's been recording insect population in a remote area of Costa Rica for 40 years, documenting their collapse. The jungle still looks lush, but he points out that little is getting pollinated. Once the plants die it will become a desert.
But we still haven't realised.
But we still haven't realised.
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The planet isn’t “greening.” It’s photosynthetically busier but biologically poorer—more leaves, fewer living systems.
New mini-essay with images: The Illusion of Greening ⤵︎
open.substack.com/pub/lylel/p/...
New mini-essay with images: The Illusion of Greening ⤵︎
open.substack.com/pub/lylel/p/...
The Illusion of Greening
From orbit the planet looks healthier than ever: more green on the maps, more leaf area in the models.
open.substack.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The planet isn’t “greening.” It’s photosynthetically busier but biologically poorer—more leaves, fewer living systems.
New mini-essay with images: The Illusion of Greening ⤵︎
open.substack.com/pub/lylel/p/...
New mini-essay with images: The Illusion of Greening ⤵︎
open.substack.com/pub/lylel/p/...
Interesting information from the RSPB on the proposed Fen Reservoir, to provide more water for the Cambridge area. Possibly having some environmental benefits by reducing abstraction of water from chalk streams and also avoiding some flooding on the Ouse www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu...
Exciting chance for new water supply reservoir in the Fens
A new reservoir could be built in the Fens. See why the RSPB wants strong protections in place to enhance wetlands and secure long-term water resources.
www.rspb.org.uk
November 2, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Interesting information from the RSPB on the proposed Fen Reservoir, to provide more water for the Cambridge area. Possibly having some environmental benefits by reducing abstraction of water from chalk streams and also avoiding some flooding on the Ouse www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu...
A vegan can spare the lives of up to 200 animals /year.
People are invited to go #vegan and join #PETAUK's #WorldVeganMonth challenge this November petauk.org/49s
An easy way to start is to change from cows' milk to a plant-based milk, many sparing cows much cruelty
People are invited to go #vegan and join #PETAUK's #WorldVeganMonth challenge this November petauk.org/49s
An easy way to start is to change from cows' milk to a plant-based milk, many sparing cows much cruelty
Take PETA’s World Vegan Month Challenge
Try vegan for 30 days this November – for animals, your health, and the planet.
petauk.org
November 1, 2025 at 9:16 AM
A vegan can spare the lives of up to 200 animals /year.
People are invited to go #vegan and join #PETAUK's #WorldVeganMonth challenge this November petauk.org/49s
An easy way to start is to change from cows' milk to a plant-based milk, many sparing cows much cruelty
People are invited to go #vegan and join #PETAUK's #WorldVeganMonth challenge this November petauk.org/49s
An easy way to start is to change from cows' milk to a plant-based milk, many sparing cows much cruelty
Racing the Clock to Pull a Baby Elephant to Safety | Sheldrick Wildlife youtu.be/75eTnR2yk6Q?... via @YouTube
Lovely video. So brilliant that the Sheldrick staff were able to get the little elephant out of the water trough, back to his distraught mother.
Sheldrick are wonderful
Lovely video. So brilliant that the Sheldrick staff were able to get the little elephant out of the water trough, back to his distraught mother.
Sheldrick are wonderful
Racing the Clock to Pull a Baby Elephant to Safety | Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
YouTube video by Sheldrick Trust
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October 30, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Racing the Clock to Pull a Baby Elephant to Safety | Sheldrick Wildlife youtu.be/75eTnR2yk6Q?... via @YouTube
Lovely video. So brilliant that the Sheldrick staff were able to get the little elephant out of the water trough, back to his distraught mother.
Sheldrick are wonderful
Lovely video. So brilliant that the Sheldrick staff were able to get the little elephant out of the water trough, back to his distraught mother.
Sheldrick are wonderful
Shame on StubHub International! It’s profiting from the resale of bullfighting tickets – where bulls are stabbed to death for entertainment. Urge it to stop cashing in on cruelty. #StubHubInternationalSupportsCruelty
petauk.org/4a5
petauk.org/4a5
Bulls Are Stabbed to Death – Urge StubHub International to Cut Ties
StubHub International is cashing in on cruelty. Bulls are stabbed and slaughtered in bullfights – urge the company to stop selling tickets to these blood-soaked events.
petauk.org
October 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Shame on StubHub International! It’s profiting from the resale of bullfighting tickets – where bulls are stabbed to death for entertainment. Urge it to stop cashing in on cruelty. #StubHubInternationalSupportsCruelty
petauk.org/4a5
petauk.org/4a5
Thousands of dead migrating cranes litter cherished European birdwatching spot near Berlin www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e... such a severe impact from bird flu hasn't previously been seen in cranes on this migration route, though there was an outbreak among cranes in Hungary two years ago.
Thousands of dead cranes litter cherished European birdwatching spot
Birds have been seen staggering and then collapsing
www.independent.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Thousands of dead migrating cranes litter cherished European birdwatching spot near Berlin www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e... such a severe impact from bird flu hasn't previously been seen in cranes on this migration route, though there was an outbreak among cranes in Hungary two years ago.
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Please sign it! - petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
October 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Please sign it! - petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Children using catapults to kill and torture animals before sharing 'sick' images on WhatsApp news.sky.com/story/childr...
Words fail
Sign the petition to UK government against catapults. Make it an offence to carry a catapult in public without lawful defence
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Words fail
Sign the petition to UK government against catapults. Make it an offence to carry a catapult in public without lawful defence
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Children using catapults to kill and torture animals before sharing 'sick' images on WhatsApp
A Sky News investigation finds hundreds of members of catapult groups on WhatsApp, where pictures and videos of animals killed or injured with the weapons are shared.
news.sky.com
October 29, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Children using catapults to kill and torture animals before sharing 'sick' images on WhatsApp news.sky.com/story/childr...
Words fail
Sign the petition to UK government against catapults. Make it an offence to carry a catapult in public without lawful defence
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Words fail
Sign the petition to UK government against catapults. Make it an offence to carry a catapult in public without lawful defence
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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🚨A decisive judgment for wildlife laws🌿
Today’s Supreme Court ruling in C G Fry & Son Ltd v SSCLG confirms that developers must assess environmental impacts of developments that affect protected habitats at all stages of the planning process – not just the start.
🔗 www.wcl.org.uk/decisive-sup...
Today’s Supreme Court ruling in C G Fry & Son Ltd v SSCLG confirms that developers must assess environmental impacts of developments that affect protected habitats at all stages of the planning process – not just the start.
🔗 www.wcl.org.uk/decisive-sup...
Decisive Supreme Court judgment upholds essential wildlife laws
Wildlife and Countryside Link has welcomed a Supreme Court judgment upholding the Habitats Regulations
www.wcl.org.uk
October 22, 2025 at 9:16 AM
🚨A decisive judgment for wildlife laws🌿
Today’s Supreme Court ruling in C G Fry & Son Ltd v SSCLG confirms that developers must assess environmental impacts of developments that affect protected habitats at all stages of the planning process – not just the start.
🔗 www.wcl.org.uk/decisive-sup...
Today’s Supreme Court ruling in C G Fry & Son Ltd v SSCLG confirms that developers must assess environmental impacts of developments that affect protected habitats at all stages of the planning process – not just the start.
🔗 www.wcl.org.uk/decisive-sup...
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“As well as being the world’s biggest form of animal cruelty, fuelling climate change and killing nature, factory farming wastes food on a colossal scale, undermining global food security.” - Peter Stevenson, our Chief Policy Advisor.
New Report Focusses on Scandal of Food Waste -
Photo by Sam Carden on Unsplash An extra two billion people could be fed every year and land around the size of Mexico would be freed up to grow food for people if we ended the feeding of grain to…
eupoliticalreport.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:50 AM
“As well as being the world’s biggest form of animal cruelty, fuelling climate change and killing nature, factory farming wastes food on a colossal scale, undermining global food security.” - Peter Stevenson, our Chief Policy Advisor.
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Hey all! If you’re outraged by Steve Reed’s u-turn on swift bricks, TELL HIM! Email mailto:steve.reed.mp@parliament.uk
Send him the link www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Send him the link www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Government U-turns on support for bird-friendly swift bricks in new homes
Housing minister Steve Reed refuses to back mandating measure, despite giving support while in environment job
www.theguardian.com
October 20, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Hey all! If you’re outraged by Steve Reed’s u-turn on swift bricks, TELL HIM! Email mailto:steve.reed.mp@parliament.uk
Send him the link www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Send him the link www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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3. No, local food production, while it might have other virtues, does not translate into lower environmental impact. Food miles are a tiny proportion of overall impact. WHAT you eat is far more important than WHERE it comes from.
October 22, 2025 at 7:24 AM
3. No, local food production, while it might have other virtues, does not translate into lower environmental impact. Food miles are a tiny proportion of overall impact. WHAT you eat is far more important than WHERE it comes from.
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4. And what exactly does “local” chicken or “local” pork mean? The local bit is the factory or field through which the feed is channelled. But where does the feed come from? On average, there is more soy (in the UK it’s all imported, mostly from Brazil or the US) in chicken than there is tofu.
October 22, 2025 at 7:25 AM
4. And what exactly does “local” chicken or “local” pork mean? The local bit is the factory or field through which the feed is channelled. But where does the feed come from? On average, there is more soy (in the UK it’s all imported, mostly from Brazil or the US) in chicken than there is tofu.
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6. No, “grass-fed” meat production does not “avoid chemicals”. It still relies on veterinary medicine and large amounts of supplemental feeding. Hill farmers now use heavy applications of NPK. And the ecological opportunity cost is off the scale: vast amounts of land for tiny amounts of food.
October 22, 2025 at 7:26 AM
6. No, “grass-fed” meat production does not “avoid chemicals”. It still relies on veterinary medicine and large amounts of supplemental feeding. Hill farmers now use heavy applications of NPK. And the ecological opportunity cost is off the scale: vast amounts of land for tiny amounts of food.