Theresa McManus
@theresamcmanus.bsky.social
Nature lover, environmentalist, promoter of sustainability.
Farmland bird populations in England have now declined by a staggering 66% since 1970, according to the latest official figures. What's going to turn this around? Not piecemeal grants or trusting in the 'custodians of the countryside', but Landscape Recovery & regulation www.gov.uk/government/s...
More confirmation of the parlous state of #biodiversity on these islands. Environment Act ia not delivering. We need #NaturesRights now www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Shocking and sobering’: UK bird populations fall to lowest level on record
Nearly half of species are in decline, with farmland birds and seabirds the worst hit, conservation bodies say
theguardian.com
My quote of the week is from Sophie Howe: 'there are no jobs on a dead planet'. Well done Sophie! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Sophie Howe defends opposing Newport M4 relief road over climate fears
Sophie Howe says she helped scrap the M4 relief road over climate concerns.
bbc.co.uk
Me for The European: why I’m calling for fast-growing ‘frankenchickens’ to be removed from public procurement , and why 80,000 of us have pledged to boycott Pret until it delivers on its chicken welfare commitment . the-european.eu/story-66273/...
Chris Packham Launches Campaign to Rid Britain of ‘Frankenchicken’
Chris Packham calls for Britain to end fast-growing chicken breeds in public procurement, citing animal welfare concerns and government action.
the-european.eu
I've stared at (and sometimes help produce) these climate graphics for some 3 decades by now, and still, it's always striking to see: "Observed changes in climate over the last 2025 years" from @edhawkins.org's github.com/ed-hawkins/c...
UK relies on heat-stressed countries for fruit and veg it could grow itself – report
UK relies on heat-stressed countries for fruit and veg it could grow itself – report
Food Foundation sounds alarm over supply risks and price shocks as about 40% of Britain’s food is imported The UK is vulnerable to food price shocks because of its dependence on imports of fruit and vegetable from countries even more exposed to the climate crisis, researchers say. Much of Britain has sweltered under a record five heatwaves this year and endured drought and wildfires, with the hot, dry conditions damaging crops and reducing yields of domestic produce. Continue reading...
theguardian.com
Revealed: just 20 out of of 6,600 Defra staff working on climate adaptation, as UK burns in fifth heatwave of this summer - FOI request by me @andyburnham.bsky.social needs to level with the country about the climate crisis & set out radical plan to tackle it 🧵 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Just 20 of 6,600 Defra staff working on climate adaptation amid drought and wildfires
Exclusive: England ‘desperately unprepared’ for effects of crisis including water shortages and heatwaves
theguardian.com
We've been sold a lie: that GDP growth equals progress. But what's the real cost? 🌍 20-40% of global land is now degraded 🦋 1 million species face extinction 💨 Pollution causes 9 million premature deaths/year A healthy economy cannot exist on a dying planet.
"At points during the study period, more than 100 million people were under heat alerts. But not one segment connected the nearly back-to-back extreme heat events to #climate change, including segments that described the conditions as historic, exceptional, or record-breaking" 🤯 #EndClimateSilence
David Roberts@volts.wtf · 2mo agoIn July, on ABC, CBS, and NBC, there were 194 segments on the extreme heat waves rolling across the US. Number that mentioned climate change: 0.
Just read this morning that ALL waterways in the UK are unacceptably polluted, and that the EA aren't even monitoring all pollutants yet. I wish everyone involved would just put People and Planet over Profit! #protestT
Lifted River / James Holroyd@liftedriver.bsky.social · 2mo agorevolutionrock.teemill.com/product/peop...
More than 2 million oil and gas wells sit unplugged in the U.S., many leaking contaminants into waterways, farmland and neighborhoods. Time and time again, oil companies have walked away — leaving taxpayers to pay for cleanup. Here’s how. (Published Dec. 2024)
The American Oil Industry’s Playbook, Illustrated: How Drillers Offload Costly Cleanup Onto the Public
Oil executive Tom Ragsdale walked away from his old wells, making the pollution left behind the state of New Mexico’s problem. His tactics, however, are ubiquitous in the industry.
propublica.org
Lovely collection of eco Tshirts with punchy and witty protest slogans. Which one to choose? #protestclothing #ecoclothing
James Holroyd@jamesholroyd.bsky.social · 2mo agoI have designed some protest t-shirts. You can buy them at revolutionrock.teemill.com. The t-shirts are 100% certified organic cotton and are made in an ethically accredited wind-powered factory.
We're not going to stop climate change unless we phase out fossil fuels.
Oil giant BP profits more than double due to Iran war - again
The "strong" three-month results come amid "one of the most disrupted periods in the global energy market".
news.sky.com
The smell of authoritarianism. The WH used keyword searches (related to diversity & gender) to review $2B worth of federal grants & illegally terminated them w/o real cause. It was based on political alignment. This is a violation of the 1st Amendment.🧵 🧪 apnews.com/article/cali...
White House admits it used keywords to kill billions worth of California research grants
Federal agencies that terminated more than a thousand research grants at the University of California last year admitted that they used keywords related to diversity, gender, vaccine hesitancy and COV...
apnews.com
Great progress in the complex task of tackling river pollution. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
How farmers could fix Wales' polluted rivers and save money
Farmers have a crucial role in cleaning up one of the UK's most polluted river systems, a study shows.
bbc.co.uk
Grounded Community, a local charity working to give our community access to locally grown nutritious food, are running a fundraiser. We cover education and skills, using up surpluses and gluts, giving people food when in need, bees and composting. Check out our details. groundedcommunity.co.uk
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Grow With Us. Stay With Us. Keep It Grounded. For over a decade, Grounded Community has been feeding families, growing food and building community from our Secret Garden in Boscombe. Now we need you ...
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Car drivers almost killed this greenway, but we fought them and won. Now it has a lovely new park at the end of it too.
Never spray dandelions with pesticides. 177 pollinator species are known to visit dandelions. Exposing dandelions to herbicides kills these pollinators.
Riding bikes is 10X more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities. And that’s just the climate emissions. Doesn’t include the massive public & personal cost difference, the air & noise pollution difference, the massive space difference, etc, etc…Via @theconversation.bsky.social
Cycling is ten times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities
Active travel can help tackle the climate crisis earlier than electric vehicles – even if you swap the car for a bike for just one trip a day.
theconversation.com
Interesting comment from the Beeb. I wonder if the lack of consistently good quality media coverage has had an impact on public attitudes? Has the Beeb screened the National Emergency Briefing? No. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Why isn't climate change a bigger Welsh Senedd election issue?
Recent studies show a decline in the public's sense of urgency around reaching net zero.
bbc.co.uk
One of the foxes in a 'nest' on top of some trellis. Only his tail and back legs can be seen as he lays sprawled above.
I hope people in future will remember that after 40 years, it was a Labour councillor who improved the accessibility of Pokesdown railway station. #Peoplenotprofit www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Pokesdown railway station to get lifts after years of campaigning
Pokesdown station is to receive £2.6m from the government to part-fund the project.
bbc.co.uk
Two years ago we stopped using any flea or worming 'spot on' treatments for our cat Patch, because of this pollution issue - just washing my hands afterwards would mean traces end up in the river. Worse with a dog which may swim in a river. His health is still fine... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Toxic pet flea treatment chemicals found in Wales' rivers harming wildlife
Scientists have found further evidence that pet flea treatments are widespread in rivers across the UK.
bbc.co.uk
We need to achieve net zero as soon as possible, and this is a good reason to accelerate plans... www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Reaching net zero by 2050 ‘cheaper for UK than one fossil fuel crisis’
Climate change committee finds move to renewable energy would also bring health, economic and security benefits
theguardian.com
This is Licky; the name stuck when for a while he used to come and lick the pane of glass in the patio door each night. A fine display of white sharp teeth and a long tongue! He is very relaxed about sharing the garden with us. His sister is Nibbler - you'll see why if you read on. #fox
James Holroyd@jamesholroyd.bsky.social · 8mo agoThis is one of the foxes who has lived in our garden since being born about a year ago.
This is one of the foxes who has lived in our garden since being born about a year ago.
If all Earth’s ice sheets melted, sea level would rise ~65m over millennia But just 1–2% of that (~65–130 cm) would force chronic flooding & retreat in many coastal cities ~1 billion people live within 10m of sea level (~15% of total) The risk isn’t the end state, it’s how little change it takes!
How come our government has time for this, but not time for banning the use of plastics and other toxic waste in packaging ? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ban on asylum seekers using taxis for medical appointments comes into force
It comes after a BBC investigation which showed people travelling long distances at high cost.
bbc.co.uk
