Climate Action Environment Pollution Upcoming Events Mangroves can draw down 5 times more carbon per hectare than tropical rainforests! 9 August 2025 by Chris White Read more » Friends of the Earth Hilarie Bowman Mangroves Talk
Climate Action Environment National News Pollution Transport Where do UK parties stand on net zero? 8 August 2025 / 8 August 2025 by Chris White When Theresa May signed the UK’s 2050 net zero target into law in 2019, it passed through parliament with the support of all the major parties. But the political consensus has since fragmented. The term “net zero” is often used by critics to attack environmental targets, which they claim are being put ahead of economic […] Read more » carbon capture carbon dioxide carbon removal China climate policy clean energy transition climate change Climate Change Committee climate costs Conservative Party electric vehicles energy efficiency environmental policy EU climate policy fossil fuels Germany climate targets global warming Green Party green technology greenhouse gas emissions heat pumps international climate commitments Labour Party Liberal Democrats methane Net Zero net zero targets Paris Agreement peatland restoration Plaid Cymru reforestation Reform UK renewable energy Russia climate targets SNP solar power UK climate policy UK politics UN IPCC US climate policy wind power
Climate Action Environment National News Pollution Transport 87 per cent of UK schools in toxic air zones, study finds 7 August 2025 / 7 August 2025 by Chris White More than 25,000 British schools are in areas exceeding World Health Organization (WHO) air quality guidelines Source and Full Report Read more » air pollution Air Quality children health clean air education policy environmental health Environmental Justice pollution exposure public health toxic air traffic pollution UK schools urban pollution
Local News What Greens Have Achieved in Tewkesbury 7 August 2025 / 7 August 2025 by Chris White With just four councillors, Tewkesbury Greens are already delivering real change for people, nature, and our future. Imagine what more we can achieve together. 🔗 Join Us The Tewkesbury Green Party Read more » biodiversity carbon reduction climate action community engagement community projects ecological emergency environmental policy flood management Gloucestershire grassroots activism Green councillors green infrastructure local democracy local government nature conservation public transport renewable energy scrutiny committee sustainable transport Tewkesbury Green Party
Climate Action Environment National News Pollution UK plastic waste set to rise 20% by 2030 – worrying news 5 August 2025 / 5 August 2025 by Chris White The UK is set to produce 20% more plastic waste in 2030 than it does this year, with the amount of discarded takeaway drink cups and lids set to rise by a third. Full story and source. Read more » 2030 targets circular economy environmental impact environmental policy packaging waste plastic pollution plastic waste recycling single-use plastics sustainability UK environment UK plastic crisis waste management waste reduction
Climate Action Environment Pollution Health Equals 3 August 2025 / 3 August 2025 by Chris White We bring together expertise, influence, and knowledge to shape a society where each of us has our best chance of good health, regardless of who we are or where we are born, work and live. Website and further information https://healthequals.org.uk/ Read more » Air Quality Asthma Awareness Campaigning for Clean Air Community Health Environmental Justice Health Equity Photography Exhibition public health
Gloucestershire County Council Local Interest Local News Benefits, financial advice and support 31 July 2025 / 31 July 2025 by Chris White Tewkesbury Borough Council web page for cost of living support, includes benefits, rent, council tax, etc. Link and more information Read more » benefits advice community support Cost of Living council services crisis help energy bills financial help food support household bills housing support local support money management support services Tewkesbury Borough Council
Local News National News New Homes Transport No shops, no schools’: homes in England built without basic amenities 27 July 2025 / 27 July 2025 by Chris White Thousands of properties going up without access to playgrounds, community infrastructure and even doctors. The Guardian. Full Story and Source Worrying times. Read more » Amenities Community Development Development Projects England Government Policy Housing Housing Crisis Infrastructure Local Authorities New Homes Play Areas Real Estate Social Housing Urban Planning
Environment Local Interest Pollution How much sewage is spilled near you? 24 July 2025 / 24 July 2025 by Chris White Water companies spilled raw sewage into England’s rivers and seas for a record 3.6 million hours in 2024, according to Environment Agency figures. BBC Full Story and Source Read more » bathing water quality combined sewer overflows dry spills E.coli ecological status England Environment Agency environmental impact hepatitis A Independent Water Commission Ofwat pollution incidents pollution penalties public health rivers salmonella Scotland seas sewage discharges sewage infrastructure sewage monitoring sewage pollution sewage regulation sewage spills sewage treatment smart meters storm overflow UK environment water bills Water companies water quality water strategy Water UK
Climate Action Environment National News Pollution Transport Junior active travel inspectors to make the school run more healthy 22 July 2025 / 22 July 2025 by Chris White Primary school children across England are being empowered to help improve how they get to school through a new initiative that allows them to become ‘junior active travel inspectors.’ Full Story and Source Air Quality News Read more » Active Travel England Active Travel Initiatives Children’s Health & Safety Government Funding for Active Travel Junior Active Travel Inspectors School Run Walking & Cycling to School