France has introduced one of the world’s toughest environmental laws by criminalizing “ecocide” under its Climate and Resilience Act. The new legislation allows courts to impose severe penalties on companies and executives responsible for severe and lasting damage to air, water, or soil. Convicted offenders can face fines of up to €4.5 million, or up to ten times the profits gained from the violation, along with prison sentences of up to 10 years. This marks a significant cultural and legal shift, elevating environmental protection to the same level of seriousness as threats to public safety or human life. The law is part of a growing international movement, driven by activists, scientists, and legal experts, to treat large-scale ecological destruction as a serious crime rather than a mere business cost. While some critics worry the law may prove difficult to enforce, it reflects a broader recognition that the health of the planet’s ecosystems is essential to human survival.

Recent reporting contains several inaccuracies around Natural England's role on Hinkley Point C. There has been no refusal, no ultimatum and no attempt to halt the project. Read how we're working with EDF to resolve outstanding issues: naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2…

Natural England is out of control. Nuclear is the most land dense clean energy using up to 3000 times LESS land than solar and wind. Nuclear is much better for habitats and the environment and yet our environment regs are blocking our ability to build it. Madness.

I think @NaturalEngland is just trying to implement the package of wildlife protection laws which have been adopted by successive parliaments, to be honest. Would you rather our public bodies ignore the law and the will of parliament?

This chart might look political, but it’s really about data science. The UK can rank great or poorly depending on the KPIs you choose. Our choice of data decides how we view reality.

No backwards steps for nature! We can't build homes or infrastructure because Tory cuts bled our planning system dry. Putting our Habitats Regulations through a shredder isn't the answer. I've tabled a Parliamentary Motion asking the Government to rethink its plans.