Government remains off track to meet its environmental commitments and its actions now will determine whether or not key targets for nature and the protection of land and sea by 2030 will be met, says our latest progress report published today. Read more👉 https://t.co/uE9q5wn32f

Farmland bird populations across Scotland have continued to decline over recent decades, a new report reveals, with several iconic species showing substantial long-term losses:

The Wildlife Trusts have warned of a nightmare for biodiversity as the UK Government went against its election commitment to ensure that development promotes nature recovery:

A new survey has revealed that conservation grazing by heritage Dartmoor ponies is delivering strong results, with several rare and vulnerable bird species now breeding on restored heathland:

Pitting nature protection against house building won't solve the housing crisis - setting a social housing target, investing far more directly in supporting social housing, and ensuring all building meets nature protection and climate crisis goals will.

The nightmare before Christmas continues. New UK planning changes weaken Biodiversity Net Gain, exempting around 60% of applications from creating wildlife habitat. CEO @CraigBennett3 warns this breaks manifesto promises. Watch @BBCNews at 22:50 👇

Habitats for frogs, toads & newts are in decline: 50% of ponds were lost during the 20th century, & of those that remain, 80% are in a poor state. So garden ponds are crucial for helping amphibians survive. They help all sorts of other wildlife too! More: https://t.co/73fHi6U7lz

Exemptions announced today will mean 60% of planning applications will escape obligations ie not need to help natures recovery elsewhere. Biodiversity Net Gain weakened in latest nightmare before Christmas for nature

The European Bewick's Swan population more than halved between 1995 and 2020, accordingly to a newly published paper:

The 2024 data below from FT shows UK has the worst homeless figures among wealthy nations. Today’s figures are rising: 382,000 people are still homeless, and rough sleeping has gone up from around 4000 to 5000. The UK governments have plans but they require greater urgency.

We now know #AirPollution is a contributor to 700 of 800 significant human diseases. And UK current limits are four times WHO standard. Talking #PublicHealth with @RCPhysicians

NEW: 50+ transport and health groups have written to the Government calling for clear targets in the upcoming Cycling & Walking Investment Strategy 3, as well as a comprehensive plan for a national active travel network, matching the long-term strategic focus given to roads.

Health benefits from recreation in nature was the service with the highest asset value in 2023, at £508 billion.

Try going days without water. That’s what people in Tunbridge Wells have had to do.   Families, care homes and schools are in limbo while South East Water still can’t say when this will be fixed. Thank you Mike Martin for stepping up and holding those responsible to account.

🐝 What are we doing? Nearly 100 additional wild bee species in Europe have been classified as threatened in a new assessment for the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. More than 20% of species in groups such as bumblebees and cellophane bees now face extinction. New IUCN

🚨Great news! Limit for UK’s most dangerous air pollutant, PM2.5, is being cut to 10 µg/m³ by 2030. 🔥New Environmental Improvement Plan aims to reduce emissions at source. 👏Kudos to @EmmaforWycombe and @DefraGovUK for setting ambitious targets. https://t.co/tnVthMaGov

Research from Friends of the Earth has uncovered that 95% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales have unsafe air pollution levels ⚠️ Unclean air can cause many health issues in people of all ages, including children. There's one way we can begin to tackle this issue: more street

Excellent article by Paul Brown, now sadly terminally ill "it's happening all over again at Sizewell C & Wales; the UK public is being forced to watch as the govt pours £bns of our money down the drain Journalists should be exposing this terrible waste..." https://t.co/bQEsPdsyg1

"After a career as an environment writer, here’s what I have learned" Paul Brown looks back at his career reporting on the climate crisis, failed summit and nuclear power – and how to do it well https://t.co/VdIotIIU0N