TIPS PLEASE! Still seeking UK-based nature-lovers who are dedicated to a particular species. E.g someone who has single-handedly boosted populations of a rare moth. Whose mission it is to house hedgehogs. Who's passionate about protecting an 'obscure bird' etc for
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Peaceful climate protesters have just been sentenced to years in jail. And they’re appealing. Join me in telling the new government to scrap Tory anti-protest law now and #StopJailingTruthTellerssecure.avaaz.org/campaign/en…
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Organic grower and YouTuber, Vera Greutink, reveals why winter squash is a ‘must grow’, and shows how to grow and cook a range of tasty and versatile varieties.
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RECONNECT WITH OUR HERBAL ANCESTRY
In the new issue, PM121, Kaz @seedsistA and Fiona share their passion for plants and how an understanding of botany can help us deepen our herbal knowledge.
PM121 is available as a single issue and with a subscription.
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Not seen any butterflies yet in the #BigButterflyCount?
While it might be disappointing, it's just as important for us to know where there aren't butterflies, as well as where there are. 🦋
Submit your counts at 👉 bigbutterflycount.org@ChrisGPackham
This is massive
Supreme Court rules WCs can sued for nuisance or trespass for dumping sewage even if “There has been no negligence or deliberate misconduct”, by the WC
That opens the way for 1,000s of claims by fishing clubs, swimmers, riparian owners against WCs. WOW just WOW!
Let’s elect at least 4 @TheGreenParty MPs on Thursday. We need their voices to keep the new Government on track, for the transition to clean green energy, better food and farming, cleaner rivers and seas, and bolder plans for restoring front line services like the NHS.
🥬 We've teamed up with @SoilAssociation@WildlifeTrusts to launch a new report Home-grown: A roadmap to resilient fruit and vegetable production in England.
We are also calling for government intervention to back sustainable, British farmers.
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"If ministers seriously wanted to tackle farming practices, they would also have to take on the big supermarkets, which drive down prices and force farms to ruthlessly maximise their yields"
Fine piece on @EnvAgency links harms to buyer practices, rightly
theguardian.com/environment/…
Today IN THE UK 🇬🇧 we are very excited to announce 📣 that you can watch our ‘fully independent’ film online - please go to sixinchesofsoil.vhx.tv/ NOW!
Solstice blessings to you all > mailchi.mp/earthpathwaysdiar…
Hopefully, by the time this missive wings its way into your inbox, you'll be enjoying some warmth and sunshine.
#SummerSolstice is such a busy time here at Earth Pathways HQ...
Time for the traditional drum roll and Ta Da!
✍️ With a General Election on the horizon, SFT CEO, Patrick Holden, questions where and how food and farming will rank on political party agendas, given the UK’s burgeoning climate, health and food security crises.
🔗 Read Patrick's piece for @edie here: edie.net/why-its-not-a-case-…