Catherine Early
@catearly.bsky.social
Award-winning freelance environmental journalist and editor.
Words in: the Ecologist/Resurgence; Dialogue Earth; the ENDS Report; Ethical Corporation/Reuters; Foresight Climate & Energy: catherineearly76.journoportfolio.com/
Words in: the Ecologist/Resurgence; Dialogue Earth; the ENDS Report; Ethical Corporation/Reuters; Foresight Climate & Energy: catherineearly76.journoportfolio.com/
.@agroforestryT
is trying to save its world-famous forest garden after being given notice by buying the land. Meanwhile
@DartingtonTrust
says 'eviction was not on the agenda'. By me, for
@the_ecologist
bit.ly/3RqZeMs #agroforestry #ClimateAction #FoodSecurity #Gardening
is trying to save its world-famous forest garden after being given notice by buying the land. Meanwhile
@DartingtonTrust
says 'eviction was not on the agenda'. By me, for
@the_ecologist
bit.ly/3RqZeMs #agroforestry #ClimateAction #FoodSecurity #Gardening
Agroforestry pioneer in bid to save garden
Martin Crawford’s garden in Totnes is at risk of closing after landowner served notice. He hopes to save the site by buying it.
bit.ly
March 27, 2025 at 10:37 AM
.@agroforestryT
is trying to save its world-famous forest garden after being given notice by buying the land. Meanwhile
@DartingtonTrust
says 'eviction was not on the agenda'. By me, for
@the_ecologist
bit.ly/3RqZeMs #agroforestry #ClimateAction #FoodSecurity #Gardening
is trying to save its world-famous forest garden after being given notice by buying the land. Meanwhile
@DartingtonTrust
says 'eviction was not on the agenda'. By me, for
@the_ecologist
bit.ly/3RqZeMs #agroforestry #ClimateAction #FoodSecurity #Gardening
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Martin Crawford’s unique forest garden in Totnes is at risk of closing after the landowner served notice. He hopes to save the site by buying it.
Read the latest developments in this ongoing agroforestry saga...
theecologist.org/2025/mar/26/...
by @catearly.bsky.social
Read the latest developments in this ongoing agroforestry saga...
theecologist.org/2025/mar/26/...
by @catearly.bsky.social
Agroforestry pioneer in bid to save garden
Martin Crawford’s garden in Totnes is at risk of closing after landowner served notice. He hopes to save the site by buying it.
theecologist.org
March 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Martin Crawford’s unique forest garden in Totnes is at risk of closing after the landowner served notice. He hopes to save the site by buying it.
Read the latest developments in this ongoing agroforestry saga...
theecologist.org/2025/mar/26/...
by @catearly.bsky.social
Read the latest developments in this ongoing agroforestry saga...
theecologist.org/2025/mar/26/...
by @catearly.bsky.social
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Grim: "The Trump administration has warned more than 1,100 Environmental Protection Agency employees who work on climate change, reducing air pollution, enforcing environmental laws and other programs that they could be fired at any time." www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/c...
Over 1,000 EPA Workers on Climate Change and More Could Be Fired ‘Immediately’
A spokeswoman for Lee Zeldin, the new head of the agency, said the goal was to create an “effective and efficient” federal work force.
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Grim: "The Trump administration has warned more than 1,100 Environmental Protection Agency employees who work on climate change, reducing air pollution, enforcing environmental laws and other programs that they could be fired at any time." www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/c...
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A totally normal morning of trying to figure out what is happening to my lifelong field of study and possibly my career by reading the opening grafs of a paywalled British journal. 🧪
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Chaos erupts in US science as Trump’s team declares freeze on federal grants
The freeze’s effect on research is still unclear, but scientists fear ‘incalculable’ damage.
www.nature.com
January 31, 2025 at 4:29 PM
A totally normal morning of trying to figure out what is happening to my lifelong field of study and possibly my career by reading the opening grafs of a paywalled British journal. 🧪
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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LEGAL CASES OF 2025: During the next year, decisions will be made on a number of key environmental lawsuits across Europe, as @catearly.bsky.social explains ⬇️
www.endseurope.com/article/1903...
www.endseurope.com/article/1903...
Seven key environmental legal cases to track in 2025
During 2025, decisions will be made on a number of key environmental lawsuits across Europe, as Catherine Early explains
www.endseurope.com
January 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
LEGAL CASES OF 2025: During the next year, decisions will be made on a number of key environmental lawsuits across Europe, as @catearly.bsky.social explains ⬇️
www.endseurope.com/article/1903...
www.endseurope.com/article/1903...
Crt of Appeal to hear appeals against harsh sentences of @JustStop_Oil activists' peaceful protest today/tomorrow. Lawyers say outcome will set precedent. By me for @the_ecologist #ClimateEmergency @friends-earth.bsky.social @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social bit.ly/40Pxt62
Harsh peaceful protest sentences appealed
The Court of Appeal ruling could set a critical legal precedent over the right to protest.
bit.ly
January 29, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Crt of Appeal to hear appeals against harsh sentences of @JustStop_Oil activists' peaceful protest today/tomorrow. Lawyers say outcome will set precedent. By me for @the_ecologist #ClimateEmergency @friends-earth.bsky.social @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social bit.ly/40Pxt62
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I'm not sure yet if this site has the same community of #freelance writers eager to hear a #callforpitches as the other side, but let's see if we can't find out.
@trailsmag.net is looking for pitches for Issues 10 and 11!
@trailsmag.net is looking for pitches for Issues 10 and 11!
January 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I'm not sure yet if this site has the same community of #freelance writers eager to hear a #callforpitches as the other side, but let's see if we can't find out.
@trailsmag.net is looking for pitches for Issues 10 and 11!
@trailsmag.net is looking for pitches for Issues 10 and 11!
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12. There's no guarantee that Bluesky will not also one day be monetised by its owners or captured by self-serving billionaires. But for now it's a place in which interesting conversations can be had, kindness can be shown to strangers and a better world can be imagined. I hope to see you there.
January 20, 2025 at 12:14 PM
12. There's no guarantee that Bluesky will not also one day be monetised by its owners or captured by self-serving billionaires. But for now it's a place in which interesting conversations can be had, kindness can be shown to strangers and a better world can be imagined. I hope to see you there.
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A legal case in the Democratic Republic of Congo highlights the danger faced by environmental defenders in the country.
@globalwitness.bsky.social, said: “It’s really quite a dangerous environment for communities to protest in.”
theecologist.org/2025/jan/15/...
By: @catearly.bsky.social
@globalwitness.bsky.social, said: “It’s really quite a dangerous environment for communities to protest in.”
theecologist.org/2025/jan/15/...
By: @catearly.bsky.social
Corruption fears surround environmentalist's conviction
A legal case in the Democratic Republic of Congo highlights the danger faced by environmental defenders in the country.
theecologist.org
January 15, 2025 at 11:49 AM
A legal case in the Democratic Republic of Congo highlights the danger faced by environmental defenders in the country.
@globalwitness.bsky.social, said: “It’s really quite a dangerous environment for communities to protest in.”
theecologist.org/2025/jan/15/...
By: @catearly.bsky.social
@globalwitness.bsky.social, said: “It’s really quite a dangerous environment for communities to protest in.”
theecologist.org/2025/jan/15/...
By: @catearly.bsky.social
A play dramatising talks that led to the Kyoto Protocol opens in London tonight. I spoke to one of the climate scientists present at the historic summit to find out what he thought, and ongoing attempts to get the world to act on the science. By me, for @theecologist.bsky.social bit.ly/3WdTo49
Making a drama out of the climate crisis
A play dramatising the crucial final hours of negotiations that resulted in the Kyoto Protocol opens in London today.
theecologist.org
January 9, 2025 at 9:33 AM
A play dramatising talks that led to the Kyoto Protocol opens in London tonight. I spoke to one of the climate scientists present at the historic summit to find out what he thought, and ongoing attempts to get the world to act on the science. By me, for @theecologist.bsky.social bit.ly/3WdTo49
Many in the environmental movement are leaving X. Where are they going instead? By me, for the @theecologist.bsky.social. @katharinehayhoe.com @markavery.bsky.social @bsky.app @georgemonbiot.bsky.social theecologist.org/2025/jan/07/...
It's time for eXit
A leading environmental activist is calling for us to abandon X on Monday, 20 January 2025. So what is next?
theecologist.org
January 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Many in the environmental movement are leaving X. Where are they going instead? By me, for the @theecologist.bsky.social. @katharinehayhoe.com @markavery.bsky.social @bsky.app @georgemonbiot.bsky.social theecologist.org/2025/jan/07/...
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"It’s no surprise that many in the environmental movement have been moving away from X. For some, deleting accounts is a political statement. For others, reducing engagement is more practical."
Read more by @catearly.bsky.social with thoughts from
@markavery.bsky.social & yours truly:
Read more by @catearly.bsky.social with thoughts from
@markavery.bsky.social & yours truly:
It's time for eXit
Environmental activists are getting ready to abandon X on Monday, 20 January 2025. So what is next?
theecologist.org
January 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
"It’s no surprise that many in the environmental movement have been moving away from X. For some, deleting accounts is a political statement. For others, reducing engagement is more practical."
Read more by @catearly.bsky.social with thoughts from
@markavery.bsky.social & yours truly:
Read more by @catearly.bsky.social with thoughts from
@markavery.bsky.social & yours truly:
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1/ Does climate activism work?
The short answer is yes, and there's been lots of research this year showing how
Here are some highlights
🧵
The short answer is yes, and there's been lots of research this year showing how
Here are some highlights
🧵
December 22, 2024 at 7:24 PM
1/ Does climate activism work?
The short answer is yes, and there's been lots of research this year showing how
Here are some highlights
🧵
The short answer is yes, and there's been lots of research this year showing how
Here are some highlights
🧵
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Biking to work reduces the odds of dying from cancer by 51%! You’d think transit planners would find the hell out of bike lanes given how much money that saves to public and the government. Even “fiscal conservatives” can’t debunk the obvious societal good and savings from that.
Fund bike lanes!
Fund bike lanes!
“The long-term health benefits didn’t stop there: commuter cycling was also linked to a 24% reduced risk of cardiovascular hospitalizations, a 51% lower risk of dying from cancer, and improved mental health, as measured by fewer prescriptions for anxiety and depression.” Via @momentummag.bsky.social
If you bike to work, you live longer, new study confirms
If you’re looking for an affordable and accessible way to live longer, skip the pricey wellness retreats and quirky biohacks—just bike to work.
momentummag.com
December 21, 2024 at 9:54 PM
Biking to work reduces the odds of dying from cancer by 51%! You’d think transit planners would find the hell out of bike lanes given how much money that saves to public and the government. Even “fiscal conservatives” can’t debunk the obvious societal good and savings from that.
Fund bike lanes!
Fund bike lanes!
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🛑Over 24.1 MILLION illegal online wildlife listings REMOVED! 🦏🖥️
From ivory to exotic pets, platforms are becoming safer for wildlife thanks to the Coalition to End Wildlife Trafficking Online.
Together with @wwf.org.uk & @ifawglobal.bsky.social, we're keeping species #OfflineAndInTheWild
From ivory to exotic pets, platforms are becoming safer for wildlife thanks to the Coalition to End Wildlife Trafficking Online.
Together with @wwf.org.uk & @ifawglobal.bsky.social, we're keeping species #OfflineAndInTheWild
December 12, 2024 at 11:35 AM
🛑Over 24.1 MILLION illegal online wildlife listings REMOVED! 🦏🖥️
From ivory to exotic pets, platforms are becoming safer for wildlife thanks to the Coalition to End Wildlife Trafficking Online.
Together with @wwf.org.uk & @ifawglobal.bsky.social, we're keeping species #OfflineAndInTheWild
From ivory to exotic pets, platforms are becoming safer for wildlife thanks to the Coalition to End Wildlife Trafficking Online.
Together with @wwf.org.uk & @ifawglobal.bsky.social, we're keeping species #OfflineAndInTheWild
Important changes to national #planning policy re #climatechange - great summary by @estelledehon.bsky.social
🏠 Focus on emissions reduction in the built environment
🚨 But fossil fuel restrictions? Still absent.
Read @estelledehon.bsky.social’s full analysis ⬇️
cornerstonebarristers.com/the-new-nppf...
(2/2) #NPPF #ClimateChange #PlanningLaw
🚨 But fossil fuel restrictions? Still absent.
Read @estelledehon.bsky.social’s full analysis ⬇️
cornerstonebarristers.com/the-new-nppf...
(2/2) #NPPF #ClimateChange #PlanningLaw
The New NPPF: Climate Change a Material Consideration in Decision-Taking and Plan-Making | Cornerstone Barristers
By Estelle Dehon KC The December 2024 updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) contains significant amendments concerning climate change, which make explicit that climate adaptation […]
cornerstonebarristers.com
December 18, 2024 at 7:41 AM
Important changes to national #planning policy re #climatechange - great summary by @estelledehon.bsky.social
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One chart, many stories. Predicted renewable energy deployment vs actual deployment.
December 16, 2024 at 8:35 PM
One chart, many stories. Predicted renewable energy deployment vs actual deployment.
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In honour of #AGU24, @graocat.bsky.social and I have updated our feed of scientists who study climate-related topics. It now stands at
❇️ 4380 members ❇️
Click here to pin the feed if you haven't already. You can also browse all the individual accounts on the "About" page: bsky.app/profile/did:...
❇️ 4380 members ❇️
Click here to pin the feed if you haven't already. You can also browse all the individual accounts on the "About" page: bsky.app/profile/did:...
December 15, 2024 at 9:44 PM
In honour of #AGU24, @graocat.bsky.social and I have updated our feed of scientists who study climate-related topics. It now stands at
❇️ 4380 members ❇️
Click here to pin the feed if you haven't already. You can also browse all the individual accounts on the "About" page: bsky.app/profile/did:...
❇️ 4380 members ❇️
Click here to pin the feed if you haven't already. You can also browse all the individual accounts on the "About" page: bsky.app/profile/did:...
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🌴 New palm oil standards raise deforestation concerns
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil’s revisions have passed a key vote, but some claim subtle wording changes weaken its deforestation rules.
✍️ @catearly.bsky.social reports:
loom.ly/meQ8Rr8
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil’s revisions have passed a key vote, but some claim subtle wording changes weaken its deforestation rules.
✍️ @catearly.bsky.social reports:
loom.ly/meQ8Rr8
New palm oil standards raise deforestation concerns
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil’s revisions have passed a key vote, but some claim subtle wording changes weaken its deforestation rules
loom.ly
December 12, 2024 at 5:18 PM
🌴 New palm oil standards raise deforestation concerns
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil’s revisions have passed a key vote, but some claim subtle wording changes weaken its deforestation rules.
✍️ @catearly.bsky.social reports:
loom.ly/meQ8Rr8
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil’s revisions have passed a key vote, but some claim subtle wording changes weaken its deforestation rules.
✍️ @catearly.bsky.social reports:
loom.ly/meQ8Rr8
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JUST 5 days left for our beaver project crowdfunder!
Please HELP if you can by donating and/or sharing!
Donations MATCH FUNDED by the Aviva Community Fund, so for each £1 you donate we receive £2!
Full details and how to donate here: www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/p/kernow-con...
JUST 5 days left for our beaver project crowdfunder!
Please HELP if you can by donating and/or sharing!
Donations MATCH FUNDED by the Aviva Community Fund, so for each £1 you donate we receive £2!
Full details and how to donate here: www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/p/kernow-con...
December 7, 2024 at 9:25 AM
Please SHARE!
JUST 5 days left for our beaver project crowdfunder!
Please HELP if you can by donating and/or sharing!
Donations MATCH FUNDED by the Aviva Community Fund, so for each £1 you donate we receive £2!
Full details and how to donate here: www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/p/kernow-con...
JUST 5 days left for our beaver project crowdfunder!
Please HELP if you can by donating and/or sharing!
Donations MATCH FUNDED by the Aviva Community Fund, so for each £1 you donate we receive £2!
Full details and how to donate here: www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/p/kernow-con...
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Great piece from @catearly.bsky.social about how tech and sustainability professionals are racing to build AI skills and how IBM Skillsbuild is helping www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Sustainability profession scrambles to fill 'extreme gap' in digital skills to harness power of AI
Barely a day goes by without news of innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) that will help solve the climate and biodiversity crises. From crunching data obtained by satellite observation, to calculating the most fuel-efficient route for a vehicle, humans are finding ever-more ingenious ways to employ AI in sustainability work.
www.reuters.com
December 6, 2024 at 2:16 PM
Great piece from @catearly.bsky.social about how tech and sustainability professionals are racing to build AI skills and how IBM Skillsbuild is helping www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
@kawamataryo.bsky.social I'm trying to find accounts I'm following from Twitter, but keep getting this error msg, even though I have that page opened....? Tried closing + starting again, no joy. Can you help please? Thnx!
December 5, 2024 at 9:43 AM
@kawamataryo.bsky.social I'm trying to find accounts I'm following from Twitter, but keep getting this error msg, even though I have that page opened....? Tried closing + starting again, no joy. Can you help please? Thnx!