@carladenyer.bsky.social asks the government what further plans they have to ban the practice of bottom trawling, which destroys vital habitats on the seabed

Sadly, the deep ocean and it's inhabitants are no longer out of reach for human activity. @barrygardiner.bsky.social speaks about the destruction that industrial fishing fleets cause on deep sea species

Our vice chair @werahobhouse.org.uk warned about the severe threat that plastic pollution poses to marine species, with over 130 trillion pieces of plastic reported in our oceans in 2023

🌍It was fantastic to see so many of our supporters at last Thursday’s #BBNJ Bill second reading! @sarahchampionmp.bsky.social reminds us that a rise in global temperatures from 1.5C to 2C takes coral reef loss from 70% to a devastating 99%🪸

Baroness Boycott raised concerns about microplastics, which are not only harming human health but are also projected to cut crop yields by up to 25% in the next decade

Lord Krebs drew attention to the worrying rise in single-use plastics, which increased 7% in the past year alone

🌍Great to hear from several Environment APPG supporters in a recent debate on the Global Plastics Treaty♻️

Baroness Cleveden asked the government what their plans are to tackle the UK’s own high levels of plastic waste, much of which is exported to other countries.

Liberal Democrat @earlrussell.bsky.social highlighted the UK’s green economy growth:

“A green future is our only future”

He warned that rolling back climate policy could cost the UK £92bn and risk 60,000 jobs, noting that:

“British leadership is global leadership”

Labour’s @youngb48.bsky.social urged govt to adopt a stronger national adaptation plan:

“More floods, heatwaves and biodiversity loss are inevitable... Will the Government radically get a grip and protect growth by acting now?”

Green Peer @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social challenged the Government’s failure to halt species decline by 2030:

“Bird species have declined by 7% in England since 2018.. one major driver is factory farming”

She called for urgent reform to food systems and land use policy

APPG supporter Lord Inglewood stressed the need for delivery, not just words:

“Talking about climate change doesn’t really do very much about mitigating the problems we’re all facing”

He called for clear regulation and proper finance to drive real action

"The patriotic approach is to work together to cut emissions for financial, security, nature and climate reasons"

Select committee chair and APPG supporter @billesterson.bsky.social noted how climate action cuts household bills and builds national security

The climate and nature statement was made by govt in response to @rozsavage.bsky.social's Climate & Nature Bill

She talked about the importance of community engagement, recognising the environmental action already being taken by local people across the country

"After the national health service, the thing that this country loves the most is its natural environment"

APPG supporter @pollybillington.bsky.social spoke about the fundamental link between restoring nature and tackling climate change, noting the public's love for British wildlife

Yesterday Ed Miliband gave a statement to MPs on the climate & nature crisis

Vice Chair @adrianramsay.bsky.social welcomed recognition of this urgent challenge and the need for cross-party leadership

He urged rapid action to tackle UK deaths, flooding and drought already caused by climate change