Homes and nature – no contest
Once again nature is pitched as the enemy to progress. But is it really to blame? And are there not ways to meet the housing demand and ensure nature’s recovery. The Wildlife Trusts believe so, as…
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Further oil and gas licensing will do nothing to address the cost of living crisis
Our actions this decade will determine the extent to which we experience a collapse in global biodiversity and runaway climate change. Neither the current UK Government, nor opposing political…
The headline Government doesn’t want you to see – “No.10 to end ban on pollution”
Rumours abound that UK Government is considering relaxing rules that prevent polluting development. But whilst press lines on ending the ‘housing moratoria’ may cut through with some supporters,…
REUL Bill poses major threat to nature and to devolution, despite recent U-turn on sunset clause
The Retained EU Law (REUL) Bill is now in its final stages in Westminster and is shortly expected to become law. Introduced into Parliament last September by then-Business Secretary Jacob Rees-…
Bee-killing neonicotinoids given the green light
In January, the Government announced their decision to allow a banned neonicotinoid pesticide, thiamethoxam, to be used on sugar beet planted this year. Before thiamethoxam could be used however,…
Large parts of civil society are united in opposition to the Retained EU Law Bill – it’s time the UK Government listened
The Wildlife Trusts urge the UK Government to withdraw the Retained EU Law Bill (REUL). Along with others across industry, business, unions and charities, we believe this bill will endanger rights…
Little tangible progress for nature at COP27 as the world heads to Montreal next month
The nature and climate crises are two sides of the same coin, and one cannot be solved without tackling the other. So as the gavel finally rests on a deal at COP27, and with just a handful of…
Wildlife laws under threat: protected species
With a second reading of the Retained EU Laws Bill expected tomorrow, we’ve been sharing a series of blogs about the laws and regulations designed to protect nature that are under threat. Today,…
Wildlife laws under threat: pesticide regulations
With a second reading of the Retained EU Laws Bill expected soon, we're sharing a series of blogs about the laws and regulations designed to protect nature that are under threat. Today, Dr…
Wildlife laws under threat: water regulations
With a second reading of the Retained EU Laws Bill expected soon, we’re sharing a series of blogs about the laws and regulations designed to protect nature that are under threat. Today, Ali Morse…