Shocking yet unsurprising to see global ocean temperatures hitting record highs. It's a stark reminder of the urgent need for action!

From The Aviation Environment Federation: Why increasing levels of air travel won’t lead to growth in UK productivity or GDP aef.org.uk/2023/07/17/why…

Global ocean temperatures reached their highest level in modern recorded history last month, Copernicus ECMWF data shows

Story here 👇
thetimes.co.uk/article/0ad9b2…

Gatwick DCO: The Planning Inspectorate will have a Issue Specific Hearing on Climate Change (after initially saying they would not have one).

It's on Tuesday 30th April at 10.00 and can be accessed remotely or in person. Details below

…structure.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/document/TR020…

Chris Packham has been granted permission to challenge the Government in the High Court over its decision to abandon statutory green policies in its carbon budget delivery plans. Carol Day, Rowan Smith and Julia represent leighdaylaw.info/4bWBdGj

Cheap brands SHEIN & Temu fly 4,000 to 5,000 TONS of items EVERY DAY 😲

🚫This means over a hundred Boeing 777 freighters taking off every day

The air cargo industry has a HUGE environmental impact 😡⚠️

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Our next event looks at the reality of SAF – so-called 'sustainable' aviation fuel.

How much will SAF really reduce emissions? Register now to hear the facts and to put your questions to the experts: tickettailor.com/events/flightf…

Wednesday 24th April, 7pm, online

On the rise in Air Passenger Duty (APD) in the new budget, UK Policy Manager @Transenv, Matt Finch, told The Mirror 👇👇 1/2

📷Tonight the fate of wildlife at Betteshanger Country Park will be decided by planning officials at Dover District Council.
🦋We ask one thing only - they put nature first.
👇Our Planning Officer Nicholas explains why we object to this development.
👉kwtg.uk/Betteshanger

🎙️@tvrobsmith head to Elmley NNR to speak to Estate Manager Gareth Fulton about how this site has gone from farm to eco-tourism since its designation as a nature reserve in the 80's. Listen to the full episode or read the transcript here 👉 kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/eco-touri… #TOTWS

😔Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, the plans for the hotel and surf lagoon at Betteshanger were approved.

This is yet another disappointing blow for nature in Kent as we continue to lose green spaces at an alarming rate.

When will nature be put first?

How can technological innovation help us safely and effectively monitor wildlife?

From eDNA to acoustic monitoring, we use a wide range of tech tools to help protect species and habitats.

#WorldWildlifeDay

fauna-flora.org/explained/what…

🚨Just 4,000 tigers remain in the wild🚨

A funding shortfall puts these iconic cats in even more danger of extinction.

We urgently need to get equipment, including GPS units and snare removal kits, to the teams working to protect this iconic species.

fauna-flora.org/appeals/tiger-…

Rise in business and private jet APD not yet confirmed. ?!?

Jeremy Hunt very slightly increases APD in Budget - only for premium classes. Amount not yet stated. He said is 'to account for high inflation in recent years,' mirror.co.uk/travel/uk-irel…

Want to discuss #FlightFree living? Here's how:

Be kind & open 😊
Understand their view 🕵️‍♂️
Share your experiences 🌱
Welcome questions, listen 🤔
Emphasise positive impacts 🌞
Address concerns with facts 📊
Aim to inspire change 💪

More insights here: flightfree.co.uk/post/tips-on-t…

NEW: Soy farming is a leading driver of deforestation.

Yet the European Commission thinks it's okay to burn soy in our cars. The Commission is delaying its decision on whether to phase out soy biofuels.

It is now 5 months late and counting ⏰
What are they waiting for? 👇

GUEST BLOG: Neil Spurrier from Teddington Action Group navigates us through what is meant by “sustainable aviation fuels” and why they are not the silver bullet to Heathrow expansion as the Airport claims.

stopheathrowexpansion.co.uk/blog/2024/2/22…

If those with high status visibly enact a plan to cut their use of fossil fuels over time, this could have widespread knock-on effects:
✅inspiring others
✅increasing trust that society is serious about tackling climate change

as I argue here... theconversation.com/why-billionair…

It is, of course, both.
They sell the products - oil, gas, cars, consumer goods, flights.
We buy them, love buying them, and are reluctant to buy less.
It's futile just blaming consumers.
Or the companies.
It's 2 sides of the same coin.
A coin produced by access to fossil fuels