I’m the chair of two charities. If a trustee broke the code of governance 17 times and was paid for work conflicting with their role and didnt declare it, I would ask them to step down immediately. How is this allowed? www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Let’s see if they write the same story again tomorrow… 👇

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Plant a wildlife hedge instead of building a fence! It could help hedgehogs, bumblebees, blue tits, robins, frogs, bats, toads, dunnocks, butterflies, moths, blackbirds, solitary bees, wrens, hoverflies... A quick guide to hedges: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/hed...

Samir Zitouni's decision to bravely risk his life to protect others during last weekend's train attack was nothing short of absolute heroism. Wishing him a speedy and full recovery.

The most insanely frustrating thing about the #ClimateCrisis is how the breakthrough we so clearly need isn’t technological. It’s just a collective willingness, a determination even, to change in ways that would clearly be SO MUCH BETTER than the clear and obvious consequences of NOT changing.

Why is there no longer a direct train from Clapham Junction To Brighton? The alternative is worse. #southernrail

Got a couple of miniature watercolour painting sets that I saw advertised on Instagram, as I thought my wife and I could combine competitive painting with a lovely day out. The best work of art either of us will see today will definitely be the back of the pack of paints…!

This, and worse, is soon going to be the norm. We must act decisively and globally to keep fossil fuels in the ground and rapidly decarbonise to have any hope of our grandchildren having a livable planet. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Wide areas of the UK are currently 10-12°C above normal for the time of day and time of the year. Updated every hour: istheukhotrightnow.com

Really proud to know @davidfloydnews.bsky.social and so impressed by what he and the team at Social Spider CIC are doing. Have a read of this article - it’ll just take 2 minutes - and have a think about how you could support brilliant local journalism.

If we want to prevent the most catastrophic impacts of the climate crisis, there must be no new oil and gas drilling. The evidence could not be clearer. So why won't Starmer commit to leaving all fossil fuels in the ground?

On one hand this is good news - particularly if it reflects newly expanded capacity for generation. On the other hand solar has done well because we’ve had such an unusually dry and sunny spring. At Wild & Other, our solar was up 43% on the same quarter in 2024 but we had 12 weeks with no rain!!

Militarism increases the threat of climate breakdown Climate breakdown increases the threat of militarism Our leaders should be de-escalating militarism and increasing a ‘war footing’ on tackling climate catastrophe which threatens the survival of humanity. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

The horrors in Gaza continue as the Israeli military opens fire at a food distribution point. And yet Keir Starmer still refuses to act. The government must end all arms sales to Israel, call for an immediate ceasefire and denounce Israel's atrocities for what they are - genocide.

The headline reads like it could be good news. It REALLY isn’t… www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

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Just came across istheukhotrightnow.com - built by @roostweather.bsky.social and shared by @edhawkins.org. The interactive website allows anyone to explore live temperatures across the UK, and whether they are cool, warm or hot relative to normal. Might start a collection of random checks of it…

Is it hot right now in the UK? New interactive website allowing anyone to explore live temperatures hour-by-hour across the UK, and whether they are cool, warm or hot relative to normal. istheukhotrightnow.com Built by @roostweather.bsky.social.

So, for those killed and those whose voices are silenced: what more evidence do you need? Will you act now – decisively – to prevent genocide in Gaza and to ensure respect for international humanitarian law? This Council must prevail. Demand this ends.

This article, from the nation’s broadcaster, makes no mention of the climate crisis and that these unusual weather conditions will become more likely. It isn’t to be celebrated that we’ve had loads of sunny, dry weather - we should be worried, if not terrified. www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...

I completely agree and this is why I am proud to be a member of the @greenparty.org.uk. Our government’s silence on this - in fact, cowardice on this - is inexcusable.

This makes for very interesting (and worrying) reading. We haven’t had any rain at Cow Close Farm for 10 weeks now. The wildlife ponds are nearly dry and the clay is cracking, 300 new tree saplings need watering (my job for Thur) and our bees need puddles to drink from.

If you care at all about nature, the climate, the future of our beautiful planet, and all its wonderful inhabitants (including us), this is *vital* listening.

If you do one thing this morning, have a listen to @georgemonbiot.bsky.social on protest policing and challenging wealth and power - telling it like it is. 🎯 👌

I’ve been thinking about how the UK will bring the carbon intensity of its electricity generation down by 2030. This is a very encouraging thread 👇🏻

Spotted this deer while at Cow Close Farm for a day’s work on Saturday. #cowclosefarm #wildandother #rewilding

Just watched this. It really is enlightening and informative. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

I find these updates fascinating but they raise a serious question - how on earth do we get to an average of 50-100 gCO2e/kWh by 2030? It’s vital that we do but the government’s action isn’t convincing. Need to dramatically reduce gas, and increase wind and storage. What else?

Totally agree with this. Cuts to Local Authority funding and a privatising of so many public spaces have robbed so many of dignity, of freedom from anxiety and the ability to get out and about with so few public, decent toilets available. Such a fundamental thing for all of us to live well!

First taste of local politics today as I was out with the Merton @greenparty.org.uk in St Helier ward knocking on doors to find out what issues people are most concerned about and what they want from Councillors in the next elections. A really interesting afternoon!

Spotted on one of our wildlife cameras at Cow Close Farm - a Tawny Owl! One of my favourite jobs is checking the footage that has been captured each week. #wildandother #rewilding

In London and starting my day with a coffee at Social Bite on The Strand. There is a lot of awful stuff happening in the world, but there is some beautiful stuff happening in this little coffee shop. #socialbite #socent #buysocial

For Palestinians being killed and the future of human rights, we must keep calling out our Government’s complicity in this genocide. The UK has now issued more new arms licences than it pitifully suspended last year. Israel's violation of international law is our violation of international law.

Every single charity I’ve been involved with in the UK has stronger and more rigorous governance on declaring conflicts of interest, the receipt of gifts or other benefits and on staying focussed on the stated mission than the most powerful positions in the US government seem to have…

Some of the beautiful signs of spring spotted at Cow Close Farm yesterday. #rewilding #wildandother

I’ve posted about this in my ‘green policy ideas’ thread but today’s stats about NEET young people again suggests to me that the time for a Green Future Jobs Fund is now… www.theguardian.com/business/202...

I wrote a little blog on the wildlife ponds we’ve created at Cow Close Farm. Have a look here if you’re interested: wildandother.com/pond-creation/ #rewilding #wildlifeponds #wildandother

It’s a day on the farm today. Been checking on the newly planted trees. 300 of them altogether. We’re creating new woodland through natural regeneration and by planting mixed native species where natural processes will take a while to reach.

Listening in to the launch of a report from @churchworks.bsky.social and Theos on social prescribing and faith communities. Great to hear from Charlotte Osborn-Forde, CEO of the National Academy for Social Prescribing, making a case for the impact and opportunities. #socialprescribing

Rachel Reeves confirms government backing for Heathrow third runway www.theguardian.com/politics/202.... What a complete disappointment the government is on climate issues. This is the wrong decision. Flying is overwhelmingly a pursuit of the rich and the talk of ‘greener aviation’ is utter nonsense

Trump orders release of thousands of classified files on JFK assassination - www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... If you want to know why Trump is doing this and how it ties into so much of US politics, I highly recommend Conspiracy Theory by @iandunt.bsky.social and @dorianlynskey.bsky.social

Dear @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social, as my constituency MP, would you please vote for the #CANBill. The world faces climate breakdown and this would be a step in the right direction to addressing that. Thank you.

If true, what Labour front bench is doing is unforgivable. The #CANBill is essential & has backing of huge number of experts, scientists, unions & enjoys cross-party support. If backbench Labour MPs ever consider rebelling against leadership on anything, let it be this - a liveable future for all 👇

The world is in the brink of climate breakdown and yet the Guardian reports ‘Labour MPs ordered to sink landmark climate and environment bill.’ www.theguardian.com/environment/.... This is why I’m a member of the @greenparty.org.uk - it’s the only party taking this seriously.

Whose advice is Labour listening to? Definitely not the Govt's own climate advisors who urged a halt to all airport expansion @thecccuk.bsky.social. Fixing rampant wealth inequality will do more to build a stronger fairer economy than adding new runways that serve the frequent flying super-rich.

Really looking forward to this. John is well worth listening to and I’m sure this is going to be challenging and inspiring.

What is going on with the number of bots or otherwise weird accounts on @bsky.app? I just gained three new followers but all are called Sarah, none have a surname, and most have some variation of ‘xxx’ in their username. I’m not entirely convinced they are interested in my content…