Saw the new artwork in #Bristol Centre this morning - I like it. Looks better than the old fountains and makes it a usable space.

A statement from Bristol's Green Party global majority councillors on the wave of racism sweeping the city and the country.

In a UN speech today, President Trump said that "all of these [climate] predictions were wrong". Back in 2019 I led a research effort to digitize old climate model projections and assess how well they did. Turns out they got future warming pretty spot on!

An option of lower standing charges, but higher unit rates. Will the answer be to switch tariffs twice a year, lower standing charge summer, lower unit rates winter?

It is "established fact" that humans have warmed the Earth by burning fossils fuels and that our emissions have made climate extremes more frequent and intense (IPCC AR6) Thank you for your attention to this matter! www.carbonbrief.org/...

The truth: we need migration. The problem: too many politicians are terrified to say it. Why? They're led by a) toxicity of the charlatans & b) wealthy media organisations who demand these useful distractions rather than us talking about inequality. Reject it. Draw the line.

“Prompting people to actively notice birdsong, plant textures and smells can significantly improve wellbeing…” Interesting study that suggests simple and small interventions, eg signage, that encourage people to notice nature can boost people’s wellbeing. Open access article below.

The island that banned hives: can honeybees actually harm nature?

Delighted to see so much support for #NatureTownsAndCities in parliament on Monday evening. Thanks to all who joined us and to everyone involved for their dedication to helping urban nature thrive. Find out more about our mission to bring nature home to urban communities naturetownsandcities.org.uk

Study the article is based on👇 “The standard house builders just think about where cars go and they’ve got a set way of doing things which is not to see the street as a play space…”

What's the _____ing? I've had enough of saying "walking, running, wheeling and cycling" all the time - and "active travel" doesn't cut it. What's the word - old or new - we can use that includes all these self-powered ways of getting around? buildstories.slowways.org/active-trave... #SlowWays

Stumbled across this amazing video of the Birmingham Canal in 1970. The quality of the presentation is incredible, both in the pacing and shots to the thoughtful insights. I wonder where some of these people are now? #ukcanal #narrowboat youtu.be/lMX-hOpchP4?...

“We are lucky in Bradford to have many beautiful parks and green spaces, but these findings show that the local streets in which we live are just as important a space for children, and we need to make sure they are safe and welcoming spaces, free from traffic and pollution.”

From CRT Wales & South West: Sadly, a boat caught fire in Kelston Lock 5 #KennetAndAvon thankfully no injuries. Bottom lock gates badly damaged, boat has sunk in lock. Pollution contained in lock. Working to remove boat and pollution before repair works can begin. #ukcanals x.com/crtwalesands...

On a much simpler level, they've installed these in Brickfields Park in Bath after engaging with the teenage girls. Who love them.

Lke a lot of other places across the UK Frome's facilities for teenager are a skate park, a MUGA (fenced pitch) and a pump track, which all are, on average, 90% used by boys and young men. Very many places are realising that this is a problem and creating equitable facilities. But not Frome.

More than numbers. At night, russia attacked Ukraine with 598 drones and 31 missiles. 12 people were killed in Kyiv - among them three children, aged 2, 14, and 17. More than numbers.

🔥 Thank you to Avon Fire & Rescue for responding so rapidly to reports of a fire on Stockwood Open Space. 5 appliances attended and brought the blaze under control, also saving a 400-year-old oak tree. The forecasted rain this week should reduce the fire risk, but please stay vigilant.

This is devastating news. Single-use BBQs are a terrible idea - for fire risk, nature, carbon footprint & litter. Please don’t use them. Today I contacted local supermarkets nearest to the Downs and asked them to stop selling disposable BBQs during this very dry period. www.bbc.com/news/article...

There are over 200 hotels worldwide named “Hotel Bristol” The tradition is believed to come from Frederick Augustus Hervy (1730-1803), who was the 4th Earl of Bristol (the title is now Marquess of Bristol). The Earl was celebrated for his love of travel and his refined tastes. 1/2

Thank you Organise for giving me the opportunity to debunk some common housing myths & spread awareness about how damaging pt 3 of the planning bill really is for nature! I hope this article can be a good reference for anyone passionate about housing & nature organisemagazine.org.uk/2025/08/13/w...

New dates now available for our award winning THEATRE WALKS. There's 8 - yes EIGHT - to choose from. It's perfect weather for exploring so take your pick. Plus, all our Theatre Walks are available for private bookings. Full info and tickets via showofstrength.org.uk

www.bristol247.com/culture/book... A lovely article about a very lovely bookshop. #bristol #books 💙📚

This is excellent to see from Sadiq Khan. The evidence is clear on 20mph: “… the number of people killed or seriously injured on London borough roads reduced by 34% following the implementation of 20mph speed limits, with the number of children killed falling by 75% (from four to one).“

"Bristol is decidedly cool, and knows it. The city boasts great museums, bars and restaurants, an important cultural legacy, and an accent you won’t forget in a hurry." From @reuters.com's latest City Memo: www.reuters.com/city-memo/br...

Scottish Water warned of the driest start to the year in Edinburgh since 1964. Arthur's Seat tonight.

Another round for The Bull Inn 🍻 Remember the Bull Inn, Bristol? We objected to its demolition earlier this year, & we’re pleased to share that permission has been refused. This former miners’ pub has long been part of the Avon Valley’s story, & we believe it still has a future worth investing in

The first fiesta was in 1979 and Bristol has been synonymous with hot air ballooning ever since. But I found it quite moving this morning, 46 years on, that people still go outside and look up to watch them drift by. Life is shit and people are jaded but a little magic appears from time to time

Too windy for #balloons over #Bristol this evening, but fingers crossed for tomorrow. Regardless there will be a Bugs & Beasties hunt on #TroopersHill in the afternoon from 4pm www.troopers-hill.org.uk/events.htm#0...

Nature Conservation Estate Workers with Green Mantle (Ecosophy) Limited based Bristol, Bath, Mendip Hills & Somerset Levels full-time (part-time considered), fixed term contract c-js.uk/3J8gNAo

This is bad for boys, but even worse for girls, who don't feel that the skate park, the fenced pitch or the pump track are 'for them' and so are left with nowhere to go. They say that they hate the 'bedroom culture' but have no way out of it. tiny 🧵

The stories we tell matter. I know this not from watching but from memory. I was just a child, held behind barbed wire in a U.S. internment camp, when an atomic bomb obliterated Hiroshima—killing members of my family.

A Rare Copy of ‘The Hobbit’ Is Found on an Unassuming Shelf Bidding for the Tolkien classic, which was discovered in a home in Bristol, England, has already exceeded $25,000. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/04/w...

I’ve seen a huge drop off in volunteers this last year. Life is kicking us all hard in the wallets and guts. If you’ve been busy using limited time protesting 👋 all of this (fascism, genocide, etc) 👋 fair enough, but we’re struggling to keep the show on the road with a skeleton crew of regulars.

🚨We've made a tough call to postpone the August bank hol Bridgewater Canal Rally due to increased closures and stoppages. We can’t rally if the network isn’t navigable and boats can’t move. It shows proper investment is vital, and our campaigning is needed. #BridgewaterCanal #SaveOurCanals #IWA

How many times does it need to be said? Invest in infrastructures (public space, walking and cycling, play work, youth work, staffed playgrounds) that enable children and young people to hang out together safely, on their terms.

Ever been ambushed by a soil scientist with a boot full of gear? We were. At High Wood. And we said yes. We tested three woodland zones—conifers, ancient woodland, and newly restored ground. The results? Read the full story to see what soil life can teach us about rewilding:

Full info on our 5★ THEATRE WALKS at showofstrength.org.uk, including: 🔪 Blood & Butchery in Bedminster 🏴‍☠️ Blood, Blackbeard & Buccaneers ⚡ Frankenstein in Bath “excellent research… charismatic delivery… comedy… with a little vicarious thrill of terror” say @bristol247.bsky.social

Don’t BBQ on dry grass! www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...

#Bristol #Balloon #Bluesky

1/2 So just how big was the night attack by Russia? This big: 60 missiles + 477 drones were fired. Ukraine's air defence took down 436 of the UAVs. That's an impressive 92%, but at this scale it still means 41 strike drones hit targets. 211 were shot down and 225 stopped by EW.

What’s missing from the perfect child-friendly summer? Generous public spaces | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

I remember the summer 1976 heatwave very clearly. Now it's different. #Heatwaves come more often & they are *global* not national/regional as the NASA heat maps from June 1976 & June 2024 show. Already very hot & dry countries have become even hotter & drier, with worse to come.

A Tale of Two Commas. Right now, the midsummer brood of Comma butterflies is emerging across Britain. Look closely and you may notice that it has two different colour forms: the typical, darker morph (right) and a much brighter, golden morph (left) known as f. hutchinsoni

Large shaggy bee, Panurgus banksianus, #TroopersHill #Bristol 2nd June. #insectweek #insectThurday

Comma, Polygonia c-album, on a fence post by the River Avon, #Bristol last week #insectweek #insectthursday

IMPORTANT. Please sign and repost. This petition is based on our recent research which found that English rivers are universally contaminated with these potent neurotoxic insecticides, the source being treated dogs and cats. Link in comment below.

We’re trying to raise £100k in one week to #BringTurnerHome to #Bristol. The oil painting of the Avon Gorge was painted by Turner age 17. Recently rediscovered after 150yrs, it’s going to auction on July 2 and we think it belongs in Bristol for all to enjoy! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/bringturne...

#Bristol #Balloon #TroopersHill #Thatchers Very low pass, it was climbing here.