Climate change is already damaging the nature, beauty and heritage we care for. Without deep and sustained cuts to emissions, nature faces an even more perilous future and the places people love will continue to suffer. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Yesterday, we joined over 5,000 people from across the country in Westminster at the #ActNowChangeForever mass lobby - to call on MPs to protect what matters most and take more action for climate and nature.

Climate misinformation turning crisis into catastrophe - major report - IPIE Report comes as a UN human rights official says climate lies should be criminalised and #COP30 Brazil host urges a global crackdown #climatecrisis Story by me www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The ‘spiral of silence’ blocking climate action and how to end it - Globally, people are hugely supportive of climate action but wrongly believe their fellow citizens are not - revealing the truth could spark a social tipping point #The89Percent Story by me www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Many farmers are already showing that farms can be profitable and nature-friendly. But they can’t do it alone. Alongside the RSPB, we’re calling on the UK Government to invest in nature-friendly farming. Together we can help grow a brighter future for our wildlife, our farmers, and all of us.

The Sloop Inn, St Ives. Built in 1312, it’s one of Cornwall’s oldest inns. Could it be that this floor - denuded into concavity by a million footsteps - dates back that far?

Getting into a scrape

It's hard to get your head around the scale of the environmental vandalism the Labour government is hoping to unleash. The Planning and Infrastructure Bill is up there with Trump's executive orders. And the reason is the same: corporate power. This week's column. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

www.theguardian.com/environment/... Creating a ‘living library’ of trees to help save Britain’s rarest and most threatened native species, the black poplar

@bristol247.bsky.social @beardedjourno.bsky.social awful to see acts of multiple vandalism on Bristol Floating Harbour this morning from V Shed to New Moon on the Quay 😔

Glorious afternoon on Bristol Floating Harbour. Smiling faces everywhere after such a long winter. More 🌞 please.

Whoh, what a sky, with stars already peeking through 🤩

Thanks Tony! We couldn't do it without yours all of our volunteers' hard work 💪

The National Trust turns 130 this year! While celebrating our past, we're focused on the future. This new strategy is our plan for the next decade, shaped by feedback from 70,000 partners, members, visitors, volunteers and staff asking, 'How can we serve you?' Here it is: https://buff.ly/40upATu

Since 1895, protecting nature and heritage has been the very purpose of the National Trust. 130 years later, this mission continues to guide us 🌲 Have a read of our ambitious plans to transform over 250,000 hectares of land as we celebrate our 130th anniversary - buff.ly/429tSRh

www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1998... “On the eve of its 130th anniversary, Europe's largest conservation charity is pulling out the stops to try and mitigate the climate crisis”

Very proud to see my nephew in action clearing local lanes after Storm Darragh. Very sad to see so many trees down.

We can build the homes we need without sacrificing nature. 🏡🌿 Our Director-General, Hilary McGrady shares how smart planning can create spaces that work for people and the planet. Read the full story in @inews.co.uk: inews.co.uk/opinion/keir...

"Hill farmers can deliver big gains for nature." Harry Bowell, our Director of Land and Nature, highlights the vital role of the hill farmers we work with. And what's at stake if the Government doesn't support them with urgently needed resources: www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...

Is it just us, or is anyone else super excited about #WorldSoilDay? 🌱 Soil is the foundation of the UK's ecosystems. Over half of all living creatures rely on it at some point in their lives - including butterflies!🦋 How amazing is that? No wonder we're so excited!

“The fairest, goodliest and most famous parish church in England”, as Elizabeth I is reputed to have said of Bristol’s St Mary Redcliffe

Best investment ever ever…healthy planet and lungs full of clean air.. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-us-pl...

Just came across some old sketches from when I used to play role playing games as a teenager. Think I must have taken it all a bit too seriously.

As a wheelchair user, Melissa often faces many obstacles at the beach, and an activity in the water with the rest of her family felt unimaginable. However, an adaptive surfing session for families in South Shields, gave her that opportunity… www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/vir...

Articles that say an organisation is ‘under fire’ or ‘facing a backlash’ need to substantiate the claim. It’s usually 1 journalist calling 1 person for a negative quote. Also so-called ‘grassroots’ organisations that are private companies deserve some scrutiny. archive.ph/2024.11.30-1...

Over a year since its illegal felling, we're making sure the legacy of the Sycamore Gap tree lives on 🌳 When the Sycamore Gap tree was felled last September, we recovered 49 saplings from its roots as part of our 'Trees of Hope' initiative - one to represent each foot in height of the tree.

Wow. Here is one to brighten up your morning. The first images of the restored interior of Notre Dame cathedral. Breathtaking. In just five years France did it

Pick one carefully. .

We caught this miraculous feat of nature on Seal Cam this week! You can tune in on Youtube, live from Blakeney Point between 9:45 and 15:15 every day. It really has our seal of approval (sorry) 🦭

This is wonderful news. Mrs Talbot's generous donation 130 years ago was the first we ever received. We thank all our donors, past, present, and future for their invaluable contribution to what the National Trust is today 💚 www.cambrian-news.co.uk/news/grave-o...

Very fun morning talking all things climate and nature with @markfunnell.bsky.social 🌎

Covent Garden. Like that scene at Grand Central in The Fisher King. Just need some people to dance.

Did you hear the news over the weekend? The first grey seal pup of the season has been born at Orford Ness in Suffolk, marking the fourth consecutive year of successful breeding at the coastal site: bit.ly/OrfordSealCo... 📽️Filmed by a member of our team from a safe distance.

⚠️ Pontypridd has been hit by devastating floods and our wonderful independent bookshop, Storyville Books, has seen much of its stock destroyed. If you’re able to buy a book from them, this would go such a long way to help support them rebuild in the aftermath. 👉 uk.bookshop.org/shop/Storyvi...

At the end of busy week I’m reflecting on the highly partial coverage devoted by the media to different issues. Massive coverage this week on a farm demo, but a far larger demonstration on Nature in June got hardly anything. Both about land. Why might that be? amp.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The calm before Storm Bert - let’s hope Ernie isn’t on his way too

Filming today with Hamza Yassin on Morecambe Bay - beautiful weather

Morecambe Bay this morning

Today at Kedleston - the last day of the Diwali festival and the inspired programming by Simran Sandhu

At the Clifton LitFest talking about cream teas and culture wars with Prof Helen Taylor. Relieved to report that it was a church full of woke scone lovers!

“River’s song is ebb and flow” By the incomparable Robert Macfarlane