Some steps in the right direction in yesterday's speech, but if the PM wants to bring down household bills this will need to be combined with a transition to clean energy. 🔋⚡ We CAN protect the natural world, people, AND our energy security if we act now. 💚

What is Burnham’s GB Grid plan and could it bring down energy bills?

Proposed government-backed network body welcomed by some in sector but others call it just another quango

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It's in our nature to speak up. And we've done just that. 👏 We’re still feeling the buzz from handing our campaign over to the First Minister! Thanks to everyone who spoke up for nature & climate. We received nearly 9,000 actions, including petition signatures & messages for nature. Incredible! 🌍

Wading into the wonderful world of rivers this #WorldRiversDay! From fast-flowing burns to meandering estuaries, these habitats are teeming with wildlife. Looking after the land around rivers is key, because what happens on land can shape the health of rivers & the species that depend on them. 🦫💙

If you look at the night sky, you might spot the Harvest Moon! 🌕🌾 The silvery full moon helped farmers harvest their crops late into the night. Some tales also called it the 'Singing Moon', referring to harvest celebrations. A reminder to pause and connect with the natural world. #Moon #Folklore

2,000+ messages. 6,000+ signatures. One giant oyster. 🦪 We've delivered messages of hope to the First Minister, showcasing the strength of support for nature and climate across Scotland. Scotland’s leaders: our future is in your hands. How will you create a world where people and nature thrive? 🌍

Autumn has entered the chat! The Autumn Equinox occurs when the sun crosses the celestial equator, giving roughly equal hours of daylight and night, marking the official start of autumn. These golden days offer lots of wonderful ways to connect with our natural world. 🍂✨ #Autumn #Equinox #Nature

As Michael Marra takes on the role of Scottish Labour leader, we're keen to work together to tackle the challenges facing people, nature & climate. 🌿 We need action that restores nature, supports rural communities & helps households benefit from warmer, more affordable homes through clean heat. 🌍

Oysters hold a rich local history. We've seen this first hand through restoring European flat oysters in the Firth of Forth with Restoration Forth. 🦪 And now, long lost oyster beds on the West Coast have been rediscovered thanks to Gaelic and Scots language. Wonderful news! 💙 #Marine #Wildlife

Lost Scottish oyster beds rediscovered using clues hidden in Gaelic place names

Scientists have rediscovered the locations of oyster beds on the west coast of Scotland after analysis of Gaelic and Scots place-names.

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Another stark reminder that human activities are having a devastating impact on wildlife. We’re calling on our leaders to act: protect nature, tackle climate change, and build a safer future for people and wildlife. 🌍 #Climate #Wildlife

One in nine migratory birds threatened with extinction, global report says

Findings on decline of species such as Arctic tern and turtle dove published alongside flyways pledge at Kenya summit

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Isle of May puffins dropped by around 30% since 2024. 🚨 Nature is feeling the impacts of climate change and increasingly extreme weather. By restoring nature and tackling climate change, we can help safeguard species like puffins. #Wildlife #ClimateChange

Isle of May puffin numbers plummet after extreme weather

Researchers said numbers in one of the UK's most significant colonies of the seabirds may have fallen by 30%.

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A daily dose of nature thanks to this chilled otter! 🦦 Did you know that Scotland has its own 'Big 5', including the golden eagle, red deer, harbour seal, red squirrel and otter? #Wildlife #Nature

A reminder that nature will soon look like this. 🧡 Who else is excited to notice nature's spectacles in the coming months? 🍂

After a summer of extreme weather and climate impacts, we need clear action. While we welcome @scottishgovernment.bsky.social recommitment to climate and nature, today’s #PfG doesn’t go nearly far enough to tackle the crisis we’re all facing.

90% of people in Scotland care about climate change.* As Scot Gov prepares its Programme for Government, we’re calling for action: protect nature, tackle climate change & build a safer future for people & wildlife. 🌍 *Polling commissioned by Uplift & undertaken by Diffley Partnerships

To tackle the climate & nature crises, we need to transition from #FossilFuels to #RenewableEnergy & clean heat. The upcoming Programme for Government must prioritise cutting emission. 🔋🌿 Fun fact: this caption is recycled from two years ago, highlighting the Scot Gov's lack of progress. ⚠️

A message for @johnswinney.bsky.social 👋 Nature and climate are sounding the alarm! 🚨 But there is hope. We're calling on the upcoming Programme for Government to deliver for nature, cut emissions, introduce a Heat in Buildings Bill and back nature-friendly farming. All eyes on you. 🌍

Tiny oyster larvae giving big hope for our seas! 🙌 Restoration Forth has restored 60,000+ European flat oysters into the Firth of Forth with oysters grown elsewhere in Scotland. Now the team's exploring ways to grow our own, with the hope of scaling up restoration efforts in the future. 🦪🌊

In late summer, heather bursts into bloom, covering our hillsides and moorland in a wash of pinks and purples. 💜 Not only is heather bonnie, it also comes with a rich history - from being linked to fairy folklore to "moorland tea" said to have been enjoyed by Robert Burns! ✨ #Nature #Wildlife

The heat is on for our oceans 🥵. The effects of the growing El Niño and human-caused climate change means our oceans are hitting new temperature records. This is not good. #ClimateChange 🌊

World's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño grows

The record "is another clear signal of an ocean under growing stress", according to Dr Samantha Burgess from the European Copernicus climate change service.

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Join the wonderful Restoration Forth team! 🦪🌱 This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to marine species and habitats, alongside partners and community members. Learn more: https://ow.ly/BC7F50ZFx0Y #Jobs #Nature #MarineLife

Yet another compelling reason new licences for Jackdaw and Rosebank shouldn't be approved. Analysis shows the climate damage caused by the fields would far outweigh any economic benefits. #NetZero #ClimateCrisis 🚫

Climate damage would obliterate any economic benefits of new North Sea fields, analysis shows

Exclusive: Economic harm of CO2 pollution from Rosebank and Jackdaw forecast to far outweigh any boost to UK

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Farmers and crofters are on the frontline of #ClimateChange. With the right support, they can restore #nature and build resilience to #ExtremeWeather. 🌍 That's why the Scottish Government need to back the a nature- and climate-friendly transition in the Programme for Government. 🚜

Ditching #FossilFuels isn't always straightforward, but people and #nature need us to. 🌍 We're calling on the Scottish Government to introduce a Heat in Buildings Bill this autumn to help households switch to clean energy. 🏡 The Programme for Government must back this transition. #EnergySky

Take two minutes to help save Scottish seas 👇 Scotland's marine protected areas need specially tailored fishing restrictions to protect the amazing wildlife within them. Join the call for a public consultation in the first 100 days of parliament. Write to your MSPs before Aug 22! shorturl.at/Nzo5w

At this time of year, many of our seabird visitors are heading back out to sea. Including puffins, which by mid-August head out to bob on the open North Atlantic & North Sea. It’s always a joy to have visiting migrating birds, reminding us of how precious our world is and the need to protect it. 🌍🌊

In the lead up to the elections, we received thousands of messages for nature and climate. Here's one of them. 💚 Soon the Scottish Government will share their Programme for Government. We need strong commitments to restore nature and cut carbon emissions. 🌍

In the lead up to the Scottish elections, we received thousands of messages calling for urgent action to tackle #ClimateChange and restore #nature. Here are just a few. ⬇️ Some inspiration for the upcoming Programme for Government, @johnswinney.bsky.social? 🌍

A solar eclipse AND the Persoid meteor shower?! Our planet is treating us to some magic for a Wednesday evening. 🌠 Whether it’s marvelling at the night sky or spotting nocturnal wildlife, time in nature can do wonders for our wellbeing. #SolarEclipse #Nature

A little barn owl trivia for your timeline! 🦉 Barn owls, like many owl species, have asymmetrical ears. They're different in shape and one is higher than the other. Paired with their heart-shaped faces that helps direct sound, they can locate prey with remarkable accuracy. #Wildlife #Birds

In case you missed it, we're looking for a Policy & Advocacy Manager! 📢 This is an exciting opportunity for a proud policy nerd with a drive to restore #nature and tackle #ClimateChange. 🌍 If you share our passion for bringing our world back to life, check it out. ow.ly/xlBh50ZtUK2 #JobSearch