The new Uttlesford Local Plan due for adoption in Spring 2026,
The new Uttlesford Local Plan 2021–2041, due for adoption in Spring 2026, is a ‘climate-led’ plan, requiring low-carbon, climate-resilient development that reduces emissions at source and improving residents’ well-being and quality of life. New development will be ultra-low-energy with fossil-fuel-free buildings powered by renewable energy, and walkable, well-connected communities reducing car dependency, and strengthening green […]
An expedition to investigate the possible collapse of the ocean current that keeps UK warm in winter.
The AMOC (Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation) is a current in the Atlantic that transports heat from the tropics up to the UK and Western Europe. The amount of heat energy being moved is frankly unimaginable – in a Channel 4 article on this topic they equated it to more then a million power stations worth […]
Funding for a nationwide, nature-rich river corridor network
As a result of our contribution to the petition on “Provide funding for a nationwide, nature-rich river corridor network.” we’ve had a response from the government. Some of the highlights of their response are: We are protecting or restoring 20,000 kilometres of watercourses and investing in flood protection. As a result of the June 2025 […]
(Updated) UK Government Releases Strategic Assessment on Biodiversity Loss
Last autumn the government commissioned a report by the joint intelligence committee (which oversee MI5 and MI6), but the release of the report was blocked by Number 10 Downing Street because it was “too negative”. The document linked below is the result of a ‘freedom of information request’ to get the information released. but it’s […]
Happy New Year – 2026
Happy new year to eveyone! Despite grass roots efforts like ours and all the energy put in by volunteers and ‘green’ organisations in 2025, the trajectory is still pretty dire as summarized at the National Emergency Briefing in November (see previous news item. Also, all 9 presentations are now available in full here https://www.nebriefing.org/ ). […]
National Emergency Briefing on the climate and nature crisis – 27th November
A National Emergency Briefing on the climate and nature crisis was held on 27th November at Central Hall Westminster. An invite-only audience of around 1,250 politicians and leaders from business, culture, faith, sport and the media with the latest implications for health, food, national security and the economy. 81 MPs and 52 Peers signed up […]
Threat to repeal the UK’s Climate Change Act – What can you do?
Across the UK, people are already acting to protect what we love – restoring nature, improving homes, strengthening communities and creating secure jobs in clean industries. This year, that spirit was visible everywhere. Over 1.2 million people took part in Great Big Green Week 2025, joining nearly 6,000 local events – from repair cafés and […]
Free courses for environmental champions
Protecting Our Planet: Essential Courses for Environmental Champions – Our planet’s biodiversity is disappearing at an unprecedented rate, with species extinction occurring 1,000 to 10,000 times faster than natural rates. Climate change, habitat destruction, and human activities continue to threaten the delicate ecosystems that sustain all life on Earth. Yet, there is hope—and it begins […]
Planetary Heath Check 2025
The Planetary Health Check for 2025 was released in September concluding that seven out of nine Planetary Boundaries have been breached, with all of those seven showing trends of increasing pressure – suggesting further deterioration and destabilization of planetary health in the near future. For the full details the document is accessible at https://www.planetaryhealthcheck.org/wp-content/uploads/PlanetaryHealthCheck2025.pdf
Uttlesford Recognised in climate change scorecards
Uttlesford District Council has been recognised as a ‘most improved’ council in the latest Climate Emergency UK Action Scorecards. The scorecards rank all UK local authorities on how they are tackling climate change and is an independent assessment across seven key areas: buildings, planning, transport, governance, biodiversity, waste and community engagement. Uttlesford showed strong improvements […]