Underwater surveys 🫧 undertaken by Natural England off the south coast of Cornwall have revealed a new scientific discovery⚡ A tiny new species of seaweed! Full story in comment below ⬇️

Rat poison ☠️ has contributed to the deaths of white-tailed sea eagles in Dorset, according to wildlife regulator data. Natural England has investigated 10 cases related to the suspected poisoning of sea eagles with investigations ongoing... Full story in the comment section below ⬇️

This week’s ECO Chamber podcast is live ⚡ With @jamesxparsons.bsky.social and @shoshaadie.bsky.social, the team looks at @marycreagh.bsky.social's departure from DEFRA, the arrival of a former water industry veteran and a High Court ruling on gamebirds. Link to the full episode below ⬇️

A former water company senior leader and water industry consultant has been made a parliamentary private secretary at DEFRA under prime minister Andy Burnham’s new government ⬇️

Water company senior leader turned MP appointed as DEFRA aide

A former water company senior leader and water industry consultant has been made a parliamentary private secretary at DEFRA under prime minister Andy Burnham’s new government.

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The populist right-wing party Reform UK is hoping to use newly gained councils as the vanguard of a crusade against green policies. But, local administrations across England are finding that delivering the regulatory bonfire that the national leadership wants is not so simple... ⬇️

Reform UK wants a local war on net zero – so what’s making some of its brand new councillors more pragmatic?

The populist right-wing party is hoping to use newly gained councils as the vanguard of a crusade against green policies – but, as James Fair writes, Reform UK administrations all across England are f...

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Andy Burnham’s arrival at Number 10 was swiftly followed by a cabinet reshuffle, with new secretaries of state arriving at Whitehall departments. But what goes on behind the scenes when ministries change hands? @catearly.bsky.social reports⬇️

Burnham reshuffle: What happens behind closed doors when departments change hands – and who holds the cards?

Andy Burnham’s arrival at Number 10 was swiftly followed by a cabinet reshuffle, with new secretaries of state arriving at Whitehall departments. But what goes on behind the scenes when ministries cha...

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Andy Burnham’s arrival at Number 10 was swiftly followed by a cabinet reshuffle, with new secretaries of state arriving at Whitehall departments. But what goes on behind the scenes when ministries change hands? ⬇️

Burnham reshuffle: What happens behind closed doors when departments change hands – and who holds the cards?

Andy Burnham’s arrival at Number 10 was swiftly followed by a cabinet reshuffle, with new secretaries of state arriving at Whitehall departments. But what goes on behind the scenes when ministries cha...

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Emma Hardy is to remain as a minister at DEFRA, while Katie White and Michael Shanks are to remain as ministers at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, it has been confirmed ⬇️

Hardy to stay at DEFRA as ministerial reshuffle underway

Emma Hardy is to remain as a minister at DEFRA, while Katie White and Michael Shanks are to remain as ministers at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), it has been confirmed.

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New prime minister Andy Burnham has announced his new top team. Rachel Reeves, David Lammy and Steve Reed have left the government – and new secretaries of state have been appointed to key ministries ⬇️

Reed out, Eagle in, and Miliband moved: The key moves in Burnham’s day-one reshuffle

New prime minister Andy Burnham has announced his new top team. Big beasts – including Rachel Reeves, David Lammy and Steve Reed have left the government – and new secretaries of state have been appoi...

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Natural England has announced that it will appeal a High Court ruling that it acted beyond its powers in a case concerning gamebird release licensing ⬇️ www.endsreport.com/article/1965...

Natural England warns High Court ruling is threat to protected sites

Wildlife regulator Natural England has announced that it will appeal a High Court ruling that it acted beyond its powers in a case concerning gamebird release licensing, warning that the judgment thre...

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A Tory peer and former prime ministerial chief of staff has had the Conservative party whip removed. This is a move he has blamed on his recent criticism of party leader Kemi Badenoch’s net zero decisions ⬇️

‘Bizarre politics’: Peer claims Tory whip removed over pro-net zero social media post

A Tory peer who has served as housing minister and was former prime minister Theresa May’s chief staff has had the Conservative party whip removed, with the former MP blaming the move on a recent twee...

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Led by trade association Offshore Energies UK, a cross-industry group is urging Labour MPs to back increased oil and gas production in the North Sea. This follows reports that the energy secretary is “minded” to approve production at the Jackdaw gas field off the coast of Scotland ⬇️

Industry lobbies Labour MPs to back North Sea production amid reports Miliband ‘minded to grant Jackdaw consent’

A cross-industry group led by the trade association for the UK offshore energy industry has written to Labour MPs urging them to back increased oil and gas production in the North Sea, following repor...

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The nature minister has refused to confirm that there is an “unabridged” version of a major cross-government report into biodiversity and security, despite it being widely believed that such a document does exist ⬇️

‘A bit confused’: Nature minister refuses to confirm existence of unredacted nature and national security report

The nature minister has refused to confirm that there is an “unabridged” version of a major cross-government report into biodiversity and security, despite it being widely believed that such a documen...

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Academics at the University of Exeter’s Environment and Sustainability Institute have been placed under threat of redundancy, with the university proposing to scrap its geography degree course, it has been revealed ⬇️

‘Damaging cuts’: University of Exeter environmental academics face redundancy threat

Academics at the University of Exeter’s Environment and Sustainability Institute have been placed under threat of redundancy, with the university proposing to scrap its geography degree course, it has...

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Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has said that road and energy projects that are not “immediately vital” will be scrapped to fund a £15bn defence boost, commentators warning the "devil will be in the detail" ⬇️

‘Non vital’ energy projects to be scrapped to fund £15bn defence boost, says Starmer

Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has said that road and energy projects that are not “immediately vital” will be scrapped to fund a £15bn defence boost.

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Have you checked out the 100 environmental professionals recognised in #ENDSPowerList26 yet? We have created a starter pack of the nominees on Bluesky for this year’s list too – so that it is easier for our community to find each other 🦋 go.bsky.app/TL3VwE1

What advice would you give someone starting out in the green sector? We asked the ENDS Power List 2026 Rising Stars and they told us: 💡 Be the job you want 🙏 Find a mentor 🚀 Go before you’re ready Watch the full interviews and get even more tips here: www.endsreport.com/article/1960...

Any further weakening of the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate would “severely undermine” prospects of achieving the UK’s 2030 nationally determined contribution under the Paris Agreement, @thecccuk.bsky.social has warned ⬇️

Further weakening electric vehicle target would risk Paris Agreement commitments, say UK climate advisors

Any further weakening of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate would “severely undermine” prospects of achieving the UK’s 2030 nationally determined contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, the...

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The High Court has dismissed legal challenges against the government’s approval of an expansion to Gatwick Airport, but one campaign group has already said they are considering an appeal ⬇️

Gatwick airport: Campaigners ‘will not accept’ court’s green light for expansion as ‘final word’

The High Court has dismissed two legal challenges against the government’s approval of an expansion to Gatwick Airport, but one group of campaign groups has already said they are considering an appeal...

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer resigned this morning triggering a leadership election. But will the next prime minister and their cabinet carry on the work started under his premiership? Here are the six green policy areas now in limbo ⬇️ www.endsreport.com/article/1962...

Starmer resigns: 6 green policy areas in limbo ahead of looming leadership election

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer resigned this morning triggering a leadership election. But will the next prime minister and their cabinet carry on the work started under his premiership? Here are the...

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Did you catch the recent ECO Chamber pod on @andyburnham.bsky.social’s green credentials? Now, Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election and is said to have his eyes on No.10💡 Lancashire Wildlife Trust's Tom Burditt and the ENDS team unpack his moves on topics from net zero to Thames Water 🎧⬇️

Green King of the North? How does Andy Burnham's environmental track record measure up?

With a crunch by-election looming, the mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham is nearing a return to Westminster – and a potential shot at the Labour leadership. But should he succeed, what are his ...

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The ECO Chamber podcast is live ⚡ @richardbenwell.bsky.social, @ruthchambers.bsky.social and @estelledehon.bsky.social have been on every ENDS Power List since launch 🏆 Late last month, the trio visited the ENDS studio for a special podcast on the past, present and future of UK green policy 🧵

Chalk streams, rainforests – what drives the ENDS Power List 2026 Rising Stars? Featuring two of the 14 early-career leaders nominated - @jisc.bsky.social's Thulsi Prabakaran and @wclnews.bsky.social's Philip Box 🎯 All the Rising Star interviews are live here ➡️ www.endsreport.com/article/1960...

A government whip has been appointed as a DEFRA minister in place of Dame Angela Eagle, who has been made a security minister in a mini government reshuffle following a row over defence spending ⬇️

Eagle exits DEFRA and new minister named as defence row forces Starmer to shuffle pack

A government whip has been appointed as a DEFRA minister in place of Dame Angela Eagle, who has been made a security minister in a mini government reshuffle following a row over defence spending.

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And it’s a wrap for the ENDS Power List 2026! With the 14 Rising Stars announced earlier this week, all 100 successful nominees have now been named – our congratulations to all 🥳 You can browse the full list here: 🎆 www.endsreport.com/article/1958... 🎆

A forever chemical that has been found across UK waterways has been declared a reproductive toxicant by EU regulatory experts, who have also proposed it be the first classified under new EU hazard rules that the UK is also looking at adopting ⬇️ @chemtrust.bsky.social @ieep-uk.bsky.social

‘Forever chemical’ widespread in UK rivers classed as ‘persistent’ and ‘toxic to reproduction’ by EU experts in regulatory first

A forever chemical that has been found across UK waterways has been declared a reproductive toxicant by EU regulatory experts, who have proposed it be the first classified under new EU hazard rules th...

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For every ENDS Rising Star, there was that one moment that brought clarity – the realisation that the environmental fight was their fight ✊🏽 Here’s what they had to say about their journey to being nominated for the 2026 Power List 🌟 Watch the full interviews: www.endsreport.com/article/1960...

🎆 POWER LIST: RISING STARS 🎆 Our congratulations to the future leaders under 35 who were nominated for our brand new category ✨ No two ENDS Rising Stars followed the same path, but all were chosen for making an outsized impact early in their careers and today, we celebrate them 🧵

Last week we announced eight categories of ENDS Power List 2026 winners – but we’re not done 🎆 This week, ENDS will be celebrating our first ever class of rising stars: UK environmental champions under 35, making waves early in their careers 🌟 Keep an eye out on Wednesday!

BREAKING ⚠️ Environment Agency chair Alan Lovell has announced his decision to step down at the end of this year. The government has said recruitment for the role will take place this summer ⬇️

<b>BREAKING:</b> Environment Agency chair announces intention to step down for second time

Alan Lovell is to step down as chair of the Environment Agency at the end of this year.

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