Environment Journal reports on best practice and key issues in sustainability, net zero, nature restoration and biodiversity across public and private sectors.
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Our latest long read looks at lead pollution as a form of air pollution — including residual emissions from before the ban on leaded petrol, and private aviation.
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Building solar parks on previously drained, rewetted peatlands can support a wider range of bird species than continuing intensive grassland farming, new research suggests.
#energy #renewables #solar
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A dramatic surge in common octopus populations off the southwest coast of England has been linked to warming seas and wider environmental changes, according to new research by the Marine Biological Association (MBA).
#oceans #marinelife #octopus
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Campaigners are urging the UK Government to investigate babies’ exposure to chemicals found in plastic products, warning regulation has failed to keep pace with evidence about potential risks.
#microplastics #plastics #parenting
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Shrinking snow seasons are amplifying the #climate impact of #wildfires.
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How do you solve a problem like the UK's ageing electricity grid and urgent need to add more demand and adapt to a rapidly heating planet.
We hear from the experts.
#climatechange #electricity #energy
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A groundbreaking study of climate and environmental messaging in the UK has identified the most effective way of advocating policies and reduced consumption.
#climate #degrowth #environment #comms #marketing #advertising @LSEnews @UABBarcelona
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From puffins to pine martens, 18 UK animal species are in the running to appear on the next series of Bank of England banknotes.
@bankofengland @UlsterWildlife #nature #sterling #biodiversity
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Drones are being used to scatter seeds in a new Peak District #rewilding project.
@peakdistrict @NaturalEngland
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Worst-case emissions scenario RCP8.5 is now 'implausible'.
Climate change deniers are angling this as scientists admitting mistakes.
The truth is more nuanced, but a new study suggests just 5 social posts cement opinion.
Alarm bells are ringing.
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New @theCCCuk report shows adapting to Britain's expected climate in 2050 is achievable.
Solutions exist. They're cheaper than inaction.
Here's the skinny on maximum workplace temperatures, home air conditioning and better water management.
#climate
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Sir David Attenborough is Britain's most trusted environmental and scientific information source.
There's a huge gap between him and 2nd place Brian Cox.
After that, things get closer and more confusing. Here's what the results tell us about trust.
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What do Trump, Powergen and National Power have in common?
Britain's plan to exploit a cheap but highly polluting South American fuel was shelved in the mid-1990s due to environmental impact.
Here's the story.
#oil #venezuela #fossilfuels #energy
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It's @EarthDay and @PlanetPlayGames has launched a #climate fundraising campaign for gamers. All you have to do is exactly what you'd do anyway (i.e. play video games).
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Happy #EarthDay ?
As experts predict an ecologically devastating 2026, war spreads and pollutes, the media cuts environmental reporting, and extreme weather ends democratic elections, we have a perfect storm of things not to celebrate.
#climate
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Britain has new rules for bins, here’s how you #recycle lightbulbs.
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Land custodians and regulators across England need to understand the implications of last month's Dartmoor overgrazing legal ruling.
So we asked the lawyers.
#biodiversity #agriculture #livestock #farming @WildJustice_org @NaturalEngland
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1.2 million properties in England have been mapped in the most granular analysis of national flood risk.
#flooding @OrdnanceSurvey @Snowflake
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Plastic recovered from the ocean is driving food-safe recycled polypropylene.
Yes, this is a world first for the circular economy.
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Consultation on a major solar farm project in @East_Riding begins this week.
Full schedule of meetings and more details here:
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#renewables #solar #netzero
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