(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 […]
Water efficiency must become national priority says EA
The Environment Act set a target to reduce the use of public water supply per person by 20% by the end of March 2038, a quarter of that has apparently been achieved so far, but climate change and population growth are putting a tremendous strain on resources and this year’s drought is a stark reminder […]
Successful Hales Wood Event
A Wonderful Visit to Hales Wood Coppice with Woodsman Andy Basham A group of twenty Sustainable Uttlesford members and local nature enthusiasts recently enjoyed a fascinating visit to Hales Wood Coppice, guided by experienced woodsman Andy Basham. The event offered a rare opportunity to explore one of the district’s most ecologically rich woodlands and to […]
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 […]
Water, Water, Everywhere ….. but is there really?
Become fully ‘Water Literate’. The aim of this free course from the Rural Community of Essex is to explain about the water crisis, the importance of water saving and how you can conserve water and other ways that you can help make a difference. There are sessions throughout October and November. The training is free […]