Croydon FoE
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Tweeting on national campaigns and local environment issues. To get involved in local actions please see @CroydClimateAct
Croydon, London
Joined August 2015
As temperatures go up, so do the number of rats in our cities Runaway climate change has consequences we are only beginning to understand – we need to act now to stop it getting any worse https://t.co/PcNyRHmU2b
bbc.co.uk
Rats are multiplying at speed in urban areas. So, what's really behind the boom - and is it now unstoppable?
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As the colder months draw in, it's time to start thinking about home heating again. So check out our handy guide to eco heating, including the pros, cons and costs of various options.
friendsoftheearth.uk
Mike Childs, our Head of Science, Policy and Research, reviews the pros and cons of the greenest home heating options such as heat pumps and electric boilers.
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Demand no more airport expansion while we’re in a climate emergency here:
action.friendsoftheearth.uk
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed airport expansion while we're in a climate emergency. Expanding airports like Heathrow, Luton and Gatwick won’t do much, if anything, for the communities that need
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"With emissions from aviation rising as climate extremes increasingly batter the planet with more intense floods, droughts and wildfires, it's a struggle to see how the government can conclude expansion at Gatwick is a wise move." - Rosie Downes, FoE. https://t.co/jdY7cEfRxl
bbc.co.uk
There has been strong opposition against the airport wanting to use its northern runway.
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The lack of affordable homes stems from a broken housing market, some developers land-banking sites and years of political failure. But ministers would rather blame bats than address the real problems. This is nonsense. And it’s dangerous 😡 https://t.co/918CaoKvYX
bigissue.com
The government is not only undermining its 2024 manifesto pledges to protect nature – it is sliding into Trumpian, post-truth politics.
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Nuclear energy is extraordinarily expensive and produces radioactive waste that we don’t have a solution for. The Hinkley Point C nuclear project costs have soared from £18bn to almost £50bn. It's time to focus on renewables and energy storage. ✊ https://t.co/TSSK7gwAaV
newcivilengineer.com
Activists from across the spectrum of anti-nuclear groups and environmentalists raised concerns ranging from waste disposal to reliance on Russian
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It's five years since the UK government vowed to protect 30% of our land and seas by 2030, and progress has been dismal. So-called protected areas are spoiled by sewage, industrial contamination and destructive development – pushing wildlife into freefall.
the-independent.com
The Government committed to protecting at least 30% of land and sea for nature by the end of the decade.
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Friends of the Earth are here in Brighton at the Trade Union Congress because in a greener and fairer world, protecting jobs and protecting the planet must go hand in hand. 🤝
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All over the world, every day, climate change is causing extreme heat and extreme rain If we don’t act it is only going to get worse – crops will fail, animals and people will die Reaching and passing #NetZero is more important than ever https://t.co/V0iDrKuNC5
bbc.co.uk
After an unusually cold early summer, Finland has seen two weeks of temperatures topping 30C.
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Too expensive, too slow, and too risky The Government should stop wasting our money on nuclear projects that will be out-of-date by the time they are built We should be investing in quicker and cheaper renewable energy https://t.co/80tYXVXZgu
bbc.co.uk
Households will pay £1 a month towards the construction of the UK's second new nuclear power plant.
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This is a groundbreaking victory for climate justice and vulnerable countries. Questions remain on the scale of impact, for example with the US not under the authority of the UN court, but there's no doubt of this ruling's significance and implications.👏 https://t.co/gsL384rko2
bbc.co.uk
The decision from the world's highest court has been welcomed by developing nations at most risk from climate change.
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After two groundbreaking court wins, we’ve made sure the UK government is required to write a stronger climate plan by October 2025. Cheap energy, warm homes, better public transport – all this is in reach, if Keir Starmer commits to bold climate action.
standard.co.uk
The Government is legally obliged to publish a new climate plan by the end of October after it lost a legal challenge last year.
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Take our action calling on @DavidLammy to implement a full arms embargo on Israel now.
action.friendsoftheearth.uk
The UK must implement a full arms embargo and ensure justice and accountability in Palestine. Last year the UK government suspended a tiny fraction of arms exports to Israel. The ceasefire is
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🚨 The clock is ticking... It’s 100 days before the UK government must deliver a new climate plan. With the Met Office saying that extreme weather is now the UK’s new normal, we can’t afford any more weak promises from those in power. And we’re not the only ones who agree...
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It’s time for cheap and reliable energy, security and resilience, warm homes, clean air, widespread public transport, thriving nature, healthy workplaces, and well-paid green jobs that are accessible to all communities. Agree? Sign our petition today. 👇
friendsoftheearth.uk
Getting action from government on climate and nature is often reliant on public demand. Add your voice to one of our petitions and help protect people and planet.
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Today we joined allies across the movement for the red line for Palestine demonstration outside parliament. Together we formed a human chain around Westminster. Then we went inside to tell our MPs why the UK must impose a full arms embargo on Israel now. #RedLineForPalestine
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I would love to see these brightening up more of our streets - maybe saffron crocuses for Croydon? https://t.co/zs6CAfhyPs
bbc.co.uk
The bollards in central London are designed to be more visible to separate traffic from cyclists.
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Making heat pumps easier to fit is a welcome move. Heat pumps can be powered by renewable energy and are essential for kicking the fossil fuel habit. But grants must be bigger for low-income households so its not just wealthier households that can be green. https://t.co/8p7XjY7bJ3
bbc.co.uk
The rule requiring planning permission if a heat pump is within 1m of a neighbours property has been removed.
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Labour is a cowboy builder Cutting corners to avoid environment protections and ignore requirements to replace Grenfell style cladding, just so builders can pocket more cash Labour housing - not safe for nature, not safe for people https://t.co/TsPmvsJL8s
bbc.co.uk
Ministers are considering how costs can be reduced for small firms to help them build more homes.
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I've been managing my garden for nature for years now. The raggedy hedge is full of birds and I'm looking forward to this spring and summer's wildflowers. Here are some simple tips to make your garden better for wildlife https://t.co/E6Zk8Gj6sg
insidecroydon.com
Experts offer 10 top tips to help turn gardens and open spaces into wildlife havens, after admissions of injured and distressed animals soared in 2024 Animal welfare charity the RSPCA is calling on…
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