Mark Funnell
@markfunnell.bsky.social
Nature, trees, art, music, comms
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Climate change is already damaging the nature, beauty and heritage we care for. Without deep and sustained cuts to emissions, nature faces an even more perilous future and the places people love will continue to suffer.
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Tories pledge to scrap landmark climate legislation
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says her party would axe legally binding targets to cut emissions.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 2, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Climate change is already damaging the nature, beauty and heritage we care for. Without deep and sustained cuts to emissions, nature faces an even more perilous future and the places people love will continue to suffer.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Yesterday, we joined over 5,000 people from across the country in Westminster at the #ActNowChangeForever mass lobby - to call on MPs to protect what matters most and take more action for climate and nature.
July 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Yesterday, we joined over 5,000 people from across the country in Westminster at the #ActNowChangeForever mass lobby - to call on MPs to protect what matters most and take more action for climate and nature.
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Climate misinformation turning crisis into catastrophe - major report
- IPIE Report comes as a UN human rights official says climate lies should be criminalised and #COP30 Brazil host urges a global crackdown
#climatecrisis
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- IPIE Report comes as a UN human rights official says climate lies should be criminalised and #COP30 Brazil host urges a global crackdown
#climatecrisis
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Climate misinformation turning crisis into catastrophe – major report
False claims obstructing climate action, say researchers, amid calls for climate lies to be criminalised
www.theguardian.com
June 19, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Climate misinformation turning crisis into catastrophe - major report
- IPIE Report comes as a UN human rights official says climate lies should be criminalised and #COP30 Brazil host urges a global crackdown
#climatecrisis
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- IPIE Report comes as a UN human rights official says climate lies should be criminalised and #COP30 Brazil host urges a global crackdown
#climatecrisis
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The ‘spiral of silence’ blocking climate action and how to end it
- Globally, people are hugely supportive of climate action but wrongly believe their fellow citizens are not - revealing the truth could spark a social tipping point
#The89Percent
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- Globally, people are hugely supportive of climate action but wrongly believe their fellow citizens are not - revealing the truth could spark a social tipping point
#The89Percent
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Spiral of silence’: climate action is very popular, so why don’t people realise it?
Researchers find 89% of people around the world want more to be done, but mistakenly assume their peers do not
www.theguardian.com
April 22, 2025 at 7:21 AM
The ‘spiral of silence’ blocking climate action and how to end it
- Globally, people are hugely supportive of climate action but wrongly believe their fellow citizens are not - revealing the truth could spark a social tipping point
#The89Percent
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- Globally, people are hugely supportive of climate action but wrongly believe their fellow citizens are not - revealing the truth could spark a social tipping point
#The89Percent
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Many farmers are already showing that farms can be profitable and nature-friendly. But they can’t do it alone.
Alongside the RSPB, we’re calling on the UK Government to invest in nature-friendly farming.
Together we can help grow a brighter future for our wildlife, our farmers, and all of us.
Alongside the RSPB, we’re calling on the UK Government to invest in nature-friendly farming.
Together we can help grow a brighter future for our wildlife, our farmers, and all of us.
May 15, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Many farmers are already showing that farms can be profitable and nature-friendly. But they can’t do it alone.
Alongside the RSPB, we’re calling on the UK Government to invest in nature-friendly farming.
Together we can help grow a brighter future for our wildlife, our farmers, and all of us.
Alongside the RSPB, we’re calling on the UK Government to invest in nature-friendly farming.
Together we can help grow a brighter future for our wildlife, our farmers, and all of us.
The Sloop Inn, St Ives. Built in 1312, it’s one of Cornwall’s oldest inns. Could it be that this floor - denuded into concavity by a million footsteps - dates back that far?
April 26, 2025 at 9:25 AM
The Sloop Inn, St Ives. Built in 1312, it’s one of Cornwall’s oldest inns. Could it be that this floor - denuded into concavity by a million footsteps - dates back that far?
Getting into a scrape
April 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Getting into a scrape
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It's hard to get your head around the scale of the environmental vandalism the Labour government is hoping to unleash. The Planning and Infrastructure Bill is up there with Trump's executive orders. And the reason is the same: corporate power.
This week's column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This week's column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Labour’s great nature sellout is the worst attack on England’s ecosystems I’ve seen in my lifetime | George Monbiot
The horrifying planning bill, which rips up environmental protections, was drafted with CEOs in mind. We know because Keir Starmer told us, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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April 24, 2025 at 6:34 AM
It's hard to get your head around the scale of the environmental vandalism the Labour government is hoping to unleash. The Planning and Infrastructure Bill is up there with Trump's executive orders. And the reason is the same: corporate power.
This week's column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This week's column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Creating a ‘living library’ of trees to help save Britain’s rarest and most threatened native species, the black poplar
Creating a ‘living library’ of trees to help save Britain’s rarest and most threatened native species, the black poplar
National Trust creates living gene bank of endangered native black poplar
Cuttings of tree captured by John Constable being planted on restored Devon floodplain
www.theguardian.com
March 14, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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Creating a ‘living library’ of trees to help save Britain’s rarest and most threatened native species, the black poplar
Creating a ‘living library’ of trees to help save Britain’s rarest and most threatened native species, the black poplar
@bristol247.bsky.social @beardedjourno.bsky.social awful to see acts of multiple vandalism on Bristol Floating Harbour this morning from V Shed to New Moon on the Quay 😔
March 4, 2025 at 8:11 AM
@bristol247.bsky.social @beardedjourno.bsky.social awful to see acts of multiple vandalism on Bristol Floating Harbour this morning from V Shed to New Moon on the Quay 😔
Glorious afternoon on Bristol Floating Harbour. Smiling faces everywhere after such a long winter. More 🌞 please.
February 22, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Glorious afternoon on Bristol Floating Harbour. Smiling faces everywhere after such a long winter. More 🌞 please.
Whoh, what a sky, with stars already peeking through 🤩
January 25, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Whoh, what a sky, with stars already peeking through 🤩
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Thanks Tony! We couldn't do it without yours all of our volunteers' hard work 💪
Happy 130th Birthday to @nationaltrust.bsky.social
I thoroughly enjoy my weekly volunteering sessions as a guide at Biddulph Grange Gardens Staffordshire.
I thoroughly enjoy my weekly volunteering sessions as a guide at Biddulph Grange Gardens Staffordshire.
January 12, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Thanks Tony! We couldn't do it without yours all of our volunteers' hard work 💪
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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
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
Celebrating 130 years of nature, beauty and history with the National Trust
In 1895, three pioneering social reformers set about establishing the National Trust, to protect nature, beauty and history, for everyone, for ever.In this v...
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January 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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
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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Since 1895, protecting nature and heritage has been the very purpose of the National Trust.
130 years later, this mission continues to guide us 🌲
Have a read of our ambitious plans to transform over 250,000 hectares of land as we celebrate our 130th anniversary - buff.ly/429tSRh
130 years later, this mission continues to guide us 🌲
Have a read of our ambitious plans to transform over 250,000 hectares of land as we celebrate our 130th anniversary - buff.ly/429tSRh
January 10, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Since 1895, protecting nature and heritage has been the very purpose of the National Trust.
130 years later, this mission continues to guide us 🌲
Have a read of our ambitious plans to transform over 250,000 hectares of land as we celebrate our 130th anniversary - buff.ly/429tSRh
130 years later, this mission continues to guide us 🌲
Have a read of our ambitious plans to transform over 250,000 hectares of land as we celebrate our 130th anniversary - buff.ly/429tSRh
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“On the eve of its 130th anniversary, Europe's largest conservation charity is pulling out the stops to try and mitigate the climate crisis”
“On the eve of its 130th anniversary, Europe's largest conservation charity is pulling out the stops to try and mitigate the climate crisis”
National Trust unveils ambitious 10-year plan to tackle climate crisis
On the eve of its 130th anniversary, Europe's largest conservation charity is pulling out the stops to try and mitigate the climate crisis
www.express.co.uk
January 10, 2025 at 5:14 AM
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“On the eve of its 130th anniversary, Europe's largest conservation charity is pulling out the stops to try and mitigate the climate crisis”
“On the eve of its 130th anniversary, Europe's largest conservation charity is pulling out the stops to try and mitigate the climate crisis”
Very proud to see my nephew in action clearing local lanes after Storm Darragh. Very sad to see so many trees down.
December 8, 2024 at 10:41 AM
Very proud to see my nephew in action clearing local lanes after Storm Darragh. Very sad to see so many trees down.
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We can build the homes we need without sacrificing nature. 🏡🌿
Our Director-General, Hilary McGrady shares how smart planning can create spaces that work for people and the planet.
Read the full story in @inews.co.uk:
inews.co.uk/opinion/keir...
Our Director-General, Hilary McGrady shares how smart planning can create spaces that work for people and the planet.
Read the full story in @inews.co.uk:
inews.co.uk/opinion/keir...
Keir Starmer, don’t make nature the enemy of growth
If the economy wins, it doesn’t mean nature has to lose
inews.co.uk
December 7, 2024 at 10:15 AM
We can build the homes we need without sacrificing nature. 🏡🌿
Our Director-General, Hilary McGrady shares how smart planning can create spaces that work for people and the planet.
Read the full story in @inews.co.uk:
inews.co.uk/opinion/keir...
Our Director-General, Hilary McGrady shares how smart planning can create spaces that work for people and the planet.
Read the full story in @inews.co.uk:
inews.co.uk/opinion/keir...
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"Hill farmers can deliver big gains for nature."
Harry Bowell, our Director of Land and Nature, highlights the vital role of the hill farmers we work with. And what's at stake if the Government doesn't support them with urgently needed resources:
www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
Harry Bowell, our Director of Land and Nature, highlights the vital role of the hill farmers we work with. And what's at stake if the Government doesn't support them with urgently needed resources:
www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
Hill farmers’ finances ‘in jeopardy’ from delays to new farming schemes – report
Nature and climate targets, and efforts to reduce flooding, are also threatened by a lack of support for upland farming businesses, a think tank said.
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December 6, 2024 at 2:20 PM
"Hill farmers can deliver big gains for nature."
Harry Bowell, our Director of Land and Nature, highlights the vital role of the hill farmers we work with. And what's at stake if the Government doesn't support them with urgently needed resources:
www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
Harry Bowell, our Director of Land and Nature, highlights the vital role of the hill farmers we work with. And what's at stake if the Government doesn't support them with urgently needed resources:
www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
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Is it just us, or is anyone else super excited about #WorldSoilDay? 🌱
Soil is the foundation of the UK's ecosystems. Over half of all living creatures rely on it at some point in their lives - including butterflies!🦋 How amazing is that?
No wonder we're so excited!
Soil is the foundation of the UK's ecosystems. Over half of all living creatures rely on it at some point in their lives - including butterflies!🦋 How amazing is that?
No wonder we're so excited!
December 5, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Is it just us, or is anyone else super excited about #WorldSoilDay? 🌱
Soil is the foundation of the UK's ecosystems. Over half of all living creatures rely on it at some point in their lives - including butterflies!🦋 How amazing is that?
No wonder we're so excited!
Soil is the foundation of the UK's ecosystems. Over half of all living creatures rely on it at some point in their lives - including butterflies!🦋 How amazing is that?
No wonder we're so excited!
“The fairest, goodliest and most famous parish church in England”, as Elizabeth I is reputed to have said of Bristol’s St Mary Redcliffe
December 5, 2024 at 10:28 PM
“The fairest, goodliest and most famous parish church in England”, as Elizabeth I is reputed to have said of Bristol’s St Mary Redcliffe
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Best investment ever ever…healthy planet and lungs full of clean air.. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-us-pl...
Help plant a forest of 100,000 trees this winter
We need £50,000 to turn 422 acre Wick Farm into Lower Chew Forest, the South West’s largest new woodland in a generation.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
December 5, 2024 at 12:01 PM
Best investment ever ever…healthy planet and lungs full of clean air.. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-us-pl...
Just came across some old sketches from when I used to play role playing games as a teenager. Think I must have taken it all a bit too seriously.
December 1, 2024 at 5:17 PM
Just came across some old sketches from when I used to play role playing games as a teenager. Think I must have taken it all a bit too seriously.
As a wheelchair user, Melissa often faces many obstacles at the beach, and an activity in the water with the rest of her family felt unimaginable. However, an adaptive surfing session for families in South Shields, gave her that opportunity…
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/vir...
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/vir...
National Trust Podcast: series eight
Delve into stories filled with history and nature in series eight of the National Trust Podcast.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
December 1, 2024 at 3:29 PM
As a wheelchair user, Melissa often faces many obstacles at the beach, and an activity in the water with the rest of her family felt unimaginable. However, an adaptive surfing session for families in South Shields, gave her that opportunity…
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/vir...
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/vir...