How can trees help you this summer? ☀️🌡️

🌳 Trees reduce temperatures through shade and transpiring water. One mature tree can produce the same cooling effect as 10 ACs 🍃🆒

This becomes an effective tool in reducing urban heat islands in cities.

So much opportunity in a green borough like Royal Borough of Greenwich to make a difference to the biodiversity crisis. Verges are an easy win but so are hedgerows. We have huge amounts of edges of parks and random green spaces where we could restore biodiversity using hedges. Watch out

👏 fantastic contribution to biodiversity! This is great inspiration and evidence of what can be achieved by individuals and community groups caring for our shared spaces in the borough. Thank you David Larkin!

New campaign calls for 🇬🇧national ban on pesticide use in public spaces. UK urged to follow France, which banned pesticides from urban areas, without risking infrastructure or accessibility. The Pesticide Collaboration wants councillors to sign on to letter to 🇬🇧govt localgov.co.uk/Banning-urban-…

Well said Carol. We’re bombarded with chemicals and pollution already. Needlessly killing harmless vegetation, while worsening planetary and human health, not to mention wasting taxpayers money has to stop! Please support: pan-uk.org/calling-for-co…

Hedgerows - essential for restoring biodiversity. What’s the potential for new hedgerows in the Royal Borough of Greenwich? greenwichclimatene.wixsite.com/climatenetwork…

You are required to get an EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) if you are selling or renting a residential property. Article by GGCN
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Are you a candidate standing in a local election? The #LocalClimateAcademy will equip you with the knowledge and skills to inspire others and gain support for better climate action: 💪 🌍 buff.ly/4aqzKqM

Cllr David Wilcox Here in Greenwich I’m afraid councillors are not listening to the wishes of volunteer and friends groups who have offered to do the weeding themselves. Instead, the council prefers to spend a load of money on broadcast spraying. GGCN PAN UK

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How many people out there are giving wildflowers a chance by leaving areas of their gardens uncut this year? Please RT if you are offering a lifeline to pollinators like bees, butterflies, moths, hoverflies and bats by mowing less 🐝

As part of the The Pesticide Collaboration which represents more than 9 million members and manages over 2 million acres of land in the UK, PAN UK is urging every political party to include pesticide reduction in their general election policy proposals. pan-uk.org/general-electi…

Absolutely, we will keep asking!!

London needs to meet the latest World Health Organization #AirPollution guidelines because little lungs need protection.

Zoë Garbett Sadiq Khan Rob Blackie 🔶 & Susan Hall AM: please commit to being a #Mayor4CleanAir at the #LondonMayoralElection .
bit.ly/mayorforcleana…

We need a #Mayor4CleanAir ! We call on Zoë Garbett Sadiq Khan Rob Blackie 🔶 & Susan Hall AM to:

💚 Commit to WHO #AirPollution guidelines.
💚 Lead on #SchoolSuperzones .
💚 Create a website with all pollution monitoring & info in one place.
bit.ly/mayorforcleana…

Amazing! Well done Karin 👌👏

Please don't spray or over-mow the dandelions! They support over 50 insect species, and are often a lifeline for bees, butterflies and hoverflies 🐝
More: bit.ly/428s34x

'It's massive because it's built for HGVs'. !!! Greenwich Greens @lewgreenparty Newham Green Party EGRA Stop Silvertown Tunnel Traffic and Pollution Transport Action Network Mums For Lungs LDNMayor Environment TfL Murky Depths BBC London LBC The Greenwich Wire Guardian Environment Financial Times Riverlinx

We're calling for a #Mayor4CleanAir with Mums For Lungs & a coalition of London groups.

London needs:
💚 To meet WHO #AirPollution guidelines.
💚 #SchoolSuperzones .
💚 A clear website with all pollution data & info in one place.
#LondonMayoralElection
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We need your help to shape collaboration!

Do you have ideas on how we can work together to improve our borough?

We're looking for evidence to help lead our Commission focusing on;
💡community energy,
📊cooperative development,
💙and social care

royalgreenwich.gov.uk/co-op