BatGreg retweeted
The #NutrientNeutrality amendment has been published.
With these harmless-looking words, Government wants to disapply the #HabitatsRegulations to allow pollution without mitigation in England's most sensitive nature sites.
Parliamentarians concerned about rivers, plz vote "no".
BatGreg retweeted
South Yorkshire Bat group have just gone home after the most amazing two nights filled with horseshoe bats (and other wildlife) from start to finish! We managed two emergence counts, five roosts, one bat in the hand and lots of unforgettable moments-such as the GHB up a tree!
BatGreg retweeted
Oh dear, oh dear. The Ministry of Truth delivers it's latest Newspeak broadcast.
"We've made HUGE progress on water quality."
Number of rivers reaching 'Good' ecological status.
2012 = 24%
2014 = 19%
2019 = 14%
2027 = 6% (current government projection)
(1/3)
Today, we’ve set out our #PlanforWater to achieve cleaner, more plentiful water for people and nature. 💧
Commitments cover:
🏗️ increased investment in infrastructure
🚫 stronger regulation
🏞️ tougher enforcement for polluters
Read more: gov.uk/government/news/new-p…
BatGreg retweeted
🧵1/4 The Retained EU Law Bill:
- Is an economic & environmental wrecking ball
👩⚖️Would allow Gov to change laws with almost no scrutiny
⛔️Won't allow improvement of environment protections due to “regulatory burden”
The #REULBill must be stopped
greeneruk.org/sites/default/…
BatGreg retweeted
📢 BREAKING ❗️
The govt dashboard of laws affected by the retained EU Bill has been updated.
1781 environmental regulations are in 🔭 covering pesticides, food, nature, air/water quality etc
This whopping increase of > 1200 laws shows the huge environmental risks of the bill.
BatGreg retweeted
"More domestic cats than badgers tested positive for bTB in Hampshire in 2020".
@BadgerTrust @BadgerCrowd
@HantsIWWildlife @WildJustice_org
@ChrisGPackham @MeganMcCubbin @charliemoores
@domdyer70 @ProtectTheWild_
ecolelogical.com/2022/11/16/…
BatGreg retweeted
It just keeps getting worse. On what planet is slashing the number of affordable homes, reversing proposed ban on no-fault evictions & trashing environmental protections a rational answer? Unless of course the question was how do we increase homelessness, inequality & insecurity?
BatGreg retweeted
There's a growing backlash against artificial lawns, and now the Royal Horticultural Society has banned them from their world famous summer shows.
@alextomo finds out how plastic grass can lead to habitat loss. You can watch the full report on Channel 4 News at 7pm.
BatGreg retweeted
BAT PEOPLE. Here's some very intresting pictures a friend sent me of a bat that apparently died after choking on its dinner.
I'm thinking it might be a beetle from the look of the wing?
Anyone come across anything like this before?
BatGreg retweeted
A little update on the two important Astroturf petitions. @DowlingWildlife's Ecological Damage Tax petition is at 6329 signatures. @maggiem30026514's current Ban attempt is at 1264. We need at very least 10,000 on both so please sign both and make sure you verify the return email
BatGreg retweeted
2 of biggest global threats? Russian aggression & #ClimateEmergency
2 of biggest ways forward? Rapidly reduce dependence on petrostates & fossil fuels
1 daft Farage campaign? *Increase* dependence on petrostates & fossil fuels 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️
BatGreg retweeted
Looks shit all year round, drainage runs off freely so you flood some other poor sod, requires little maintenance until weeds pop up and it smells like dog piss. It's the ideal solution if you have another planet you can move to when we've wrecked this one 👍
Artificial grass looks great all year round, drains freely, is weatherproof and requires very little maintenance. It’s the ideal solution.
Eden Landscapes can help transform your garden. Find out more here:
edenlandscapes.ltd.uk/
BatGreg retweeted
Call for Abstracts for the National Bat Conference 2022 is open!
Would you like to tell people about your project or research?
Call details here: bats.org.uk/our-work/confere…
#NatBatConf 23-25 Sept 2022
Pls share @ProfKateJones @OrlyRazgour @MathewsFiona @JonesLabBris @PRLintott
BatGreg retweeted
Government wont ban or regulate Astroturf yet habitat loss continues in UK gardens on a daily basis. My compromise is introducing an Ecological Damage Tax for Astroturf to deter its use and encourage more Wildlife and Climate friendly gardens. Please sign petition.parliament.uk/petit…
BatGreg retweeted
🦇We're also installing 60 bat boxes in a new woodland with the help of @WildSheffield, #SouthYorkshire Bat Group & the Sheffield Lakeland team: ow.ly/gpOf50DNNId
Would you like to be kept updated on this exciting project? Let us know!👇 #WorldWildlifeDay
📷Greg Slack
ALT 60 bat boxes will be installed in the latest phase of the project at Underbank reservoir
ALT A bat photographed by Greg Slack
BatGreg retweeted
Thanks for everyone who has signed to #BanUrbanPesticides! 29,810 signatures in 1 week! (see map of who has signed). Let's get 100,000 and trigger a debate. But that will only happen if you get your friends & family to vote! Petition: petition.parliament.uk/petit… #SilentEarth
BatGreg retweeted
It is bonkers that we spray poisons harmful to wildlife and ourselves in our streets, gardens, even playgrounds - all in the name of tidyness. Time to stop! Please sign and RT if you agree
petition.parliament.uk/petit…
#BanUrbanPesticides #SilentEarth @PAN_UK
BatGreg retweeted
Plastic grass has no benefits for wildlife, has a high carbon footprint, and sheds micro-plastics which wash into rivers & seas. While real grass offers food & shelter for wildlife, increasing biodiversity. More about wildlife- and climate-friendly lawns: bit.ly/3wE67P8
