@EmcdNotts

Enthusiastic if exasperated environmentalist

 Nottingham
Joined March 2009
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I was pleased to have this letter published in @guardian yesterday, co-signed by friends and colleagues @BeccyRSPB, Harry Bowell @nationaltrust & Ali Plummer @WCL_News theguardian.com/politics/202…

We need a better planning bill than this | Letter

Letters: Leading wildlife and environmental groups say the government’s proposed planning legislation leaves a lot to be desired

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Demand the @GOVUK scrap the part of the new Planning and Infrastructure Bill which threatens important wildlife protections!! ✍️Take action here wtru.st/3SkLinU
Steph Spyro@StephSpyro23 May 2025
Rachel Reeves has been accused of “leading an ideological charge” against nature since coming into power. The RSPB and The Wildlife Trusts are among those warning the Government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill undermines its commitment to protect the natural world.
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We've always known that @AttenboroughNR holds a special place in many people's hearts, but the Attenborough for All project (our biggest ever listening exercise) has brought this love to life in a hugely powerful and exciting way. Thank you @HeritageFundUK!
Attenborough Reserve@AttenboroughNR29 Jan 2025
Today we celebrated the end of our Attenborough for All project, which has been gathering information from you on how we can improve our reserve for everyone.🌱 @HeritageFundUK
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Hot off the press! Our new guide to #PavementPlants for @nhm_science #UrbanNatureProject is finally here! The guide will be available as a free download on the Museum’s website very soon. 🌱🌱 #UrbanWildlife #UrbanPlants #StreetPlants #UrbanBotany #IDGuide #FreeIDGuide
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It’s amazing to see what happens when we all come together 💚. The next UK government cannot ignore the nature crisis! ⁦@RNNMarch⁩ theguardian.com/world/articl…
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Yesterday, over 60,000 people marched to Parliament demanding immediate action to #RestoreNatureNow! 🌍 This massive turnout highlights the urgent need for stronger political action to tackle the nature and climate crisis. Find out more 👉 wildlifetrusts.org/news/over…
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Sign up for #30DaysWild and.. 🌲 Connect with nature 🐝 Boost your mood 🎨Get your free pack! @WildlifeTrusts @EmcdNotts @Nottswildlife @Britnatureguide @GeraldKutney @YPTE @First_News #30Dayswild @World_Wildlife @Greenpeace In your pack you’ll find lots of goodies to help you go wild, including a pack of herb seeds! Sign up now and get yours! 🐾 wildlifetrusts.org/30dayswil…
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No idea why Hartley Hare is trending, but glad of the opportunity to repost this -
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Erin McDaid retweeted
Erin McDaid@EmcdNotts5 Nov 2023
Replying to @politicseastmid @Pauline_Latham @tobyperkinsmp
Good to hear @tobyperkinsmp highlight the importance of Nature-based solutions in tackling flood risk & broader support for farmers to carry out environmental improvements on their land. We have to find ways to work with nature in the face of an ecological & climate crisis
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BREAKING: The Office for Environmental Protection slams Government over plans to scrap #NutrientNeutrality "the proposed changes would demonstrably reduce the level of environmental protection provided for in existing environmental law, and ...the Government has not adequately explained how, alongside such weakening of environmental law, new policy measures will ensure it still meets its objectives for water quality and protected site condition". #ToldYouSo
The Office for Environmental Protection@OfficeforEP30 Aug 2023
Proposed changes to the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill will reduce the level of environmental protection provided for in law and amount to a regression, the OEP is warning. Find out more: bit.ly/45ABnj1
Quote from Dame Glenys Stacey: "The proposed changes would demonstrably reduce the level of environmental protection provided for in existing environmental law. The Government has not adequately explained how, alongside such weakening of environmental law, new policy measures will ensure it still meets its objectives for water quality and protected site condition."

ALT Quote from Dame Glenys Stacey: "The proposed changes would demonstrably reduce the level of environmental protection provided for in existing environmental law. The Government has not adequately explained how, alongside such weakening of environmental law, new policy measures will ensure it still meets its objectives for water quality and protected site condition."

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roger hart@rogerhart1512 Feb 2023
Whilst this is an egregious affront to local democracy, if this is the only way to cast your vote, make damn sure you can! – at West Bridgford, England
Rushcliffe Borough Council@Rushcliffe12 Feb 2023
Ahead of the local elections in May, make sure that you're registered to vote and have an accepted form of photo ID. 📣 If you don't have photo ID, you can apply for free voter ID online or visit one of our Customer Services sites for help with the form.➡️ bit.ly/3jIkMqX
A sticky note that reads remember, I need photo ID to vote

ALT A sticky note that reads remember, I need photo ID to vote

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LCE RPA UON@LCE_RPA6 Jun 2022
Don't forget to mark your diaries. Contact: [email protected] for the link to the event you'd like to attend
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Sadly we have experienced more vandalism on site. Wire was cut and caught around one of our calves born this year. The calf is OK thanks to our dedicated staff, but if visitors see any vandalism then please do report it to the non emergency police phone number 101.
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It's #InternationalWomensDay and @Natures_Voice Director @EmmaMarsh5 has written a new blog for the Visit Sherwood website, focusing on the leadership role of #women in #conservation. Read more: visitsherwood.co.uk/celebrat…
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Next year, please let the dandelions grow! They support over 50 insects species. They're a great early season food source for pollinators including bees, butterflies and hoverflies. No need to mow. And please don't use weedkiller. RT if you're on board 🐝
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NY's Eve & Europe's largest peat processing facility next door to #HatfieldMoors SSSI #Doncaster Will @DefraGovUK step up in 2022 & #BanPeatSales Will the horticultural industry keep on with excuses to destroy #carbon sequestering peat bogs🤔😪😡 & exacerbating #ClimateEmergency
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We need to rethink what our cities are for, having seen the decline of high street retail and a world post-covid...maybe, just maybe, the future could look like 👇- a climate conscious design where people and nature can thrive? nottinghamshirewildlife.org/…

Wildlife Trust welcomes exciting plans for vision of Nottingham’s new ‘Green Heart’ | Nottinghams...

Wildlife Trust welcomes exciting plans for vision of Nottingham’s new ‘Green Heart’ and highlights process for potential approach to transform development decisions across the city.

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Benji’s Museum! ✨ Through serious illness and shielding, Benji hasn’t been to his favourite @NHM_London for 3 years, so we made this museum at home! Benji knows what each treasure is, where he found it and the story behind each one 🧡@artmember209 @DrawnIntoNature @lizbonnin
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We believe that connecting with nature is really important for children and young people! Tomorrow, politicians will be debating the introduction of a Natural History GCSE, please contact your MP and ask them to attend 👇 wildlifetrusts.org/actions/c…
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"Failure to act on climate change means an even bigger #refugee crisis" >I wrote this piece back in 2015. Tragically, it feels relevant to post again tonight... theguardian.com/environment/…

Failure to act on climate change means an even bigger refugee crisis

Global warming does not cause the conflicts that have caused mass movement of people, but it would be wrong to say it does not contribute

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