The war’s environmental profile Interest in the war’s environmental dimensions remains high, with extensive media coverage. Factors driving this attention include the nature of targets damaged — burning oil facilities provide visually arresting images, particularly when they occur in urban areas — and the pre-existing sensitisation of media platforms that have carried similar coverage on…
A North Yorkshire farmer who allowed thousands of tonnes of waste to be dumped on his land in a Yorkshire beauty spot has been handed a suspended prison sentence and ordered to clear the eyesore. Following an investigation by the Environment Agency, Hayden Fortune, 50, of Pyethornes Farm, Wigglesworth, Skipton, was sentenced at York Magistrates’…
Bats have a bad rep: in a recent survey by the Bat Conservation Trust (BCT), 46% of people expressed negative feelings about bats. But just look at them! Bat carer Liz Vinson, a volunteer with the BCT, calls them “little furry humans with huge jazz hands. They have individual characters: some are divas; some are…
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A crackdown on waste crime has led to a poor performing waste site at Simonswood having their permit revoked Source link
The national Land-Based and Environment Learner (LBEL) Awards are now open for nominations. In recognition of achievements in the lands-based and environmental sector, the awards are a partnership between Lantra and Landex. First established in 2023, the awards programme recognises learners from further education, higher education and apprentices from across England and Northern Ireland. Winners…
Earlier this week (26 March) the committee published the second part of its new towns inquiry, titled New Towns: Creating Communities, which makes recommendation to the government on how to ensure that good placemaking and design is an integral part in the massive nationwide project. Ben Gascoigne, chairman of the Built Environment Select Committee AJ:…
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Residents in Barton upon Humber are being invited to help shape an ambitious new project to bring nature, water and wildlife back into the heart of the town. The proposed ‘Rewet, Rewild, Reconnect’ project will focus on restoring ponds, streams and riverside habitats to boost biodiversity, strengthen flood resilience and create more opportunities for people…
When I called Robin Greenfield, an environmental activist and author, his assistant answered. “We’re stopped really quick,” Marielle said, adding “he is harvesting a ton of wild onions right now. He’ll be on in just a minute.” I waited, curious to see his haul and bemused by his willingness to delay an interview for wild…
