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We’re kickstarting new international efforts to protect and restore nature.
Today @SteveReedMP sets out the path to protect 30% of land by 2030.
Supercharging nature protection at home and abroad is a key part of the Government’s mission.
#COP16
More: gov.uk/government/news/reed-…
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I chose the climate and nature crisis as the subject of my first major speech as Foreign Secretary.
Here is a summary.
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Paint over Mickey Mouse
Burn Where the Wild Things Are
Pulverise the lego
Set fire to the Christmas tree star.
Seize all the teddies
Bury every skipping rope
Paint the walls dark brown
Abolish all hope.
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Here is an interesting piece about the Dartmoor SSSIs & efforts to get them into better shape. A lot of sound bites about that part of the world have been shared lately. This thoughtful longer piece helps fill some of the gaps between them I reckon westcountryvoices.co.uk/fail…
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THE FINAL OF THE #WetlandCup IS HERE! Who wins? BEAVER WETLANDS vs. SPHAGNUM MOSS. You decide! Vote for your winner below and make sure to give it a RT so we can get as many votes as possible!
52%Beaver wetlands
48%Sphagnum moss
1,138 votes • Final results Andrew retweeted
End game in Montreal, but plans too weak, including 30% target, which now not 30% protected on land & 30% on sea but 30% overall. Also species content too weak on extinction & abundance. Calls for ambition on finance must be matched by stronger ambition for Nature recovery #COP15
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Today marks a significant moment for the return of the Beaver to England. Following the extreme weather of this Summer the multiple benefits they bring to rivers & landscapes through wetland creation are more than ever clear. inews.co.uk/news/environment…
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Plant dyes - all the colours achievable from leaf, flower and root within around a five mile radius. The red hot poker root was a gift from a friend on Skye but that’s only several miles across the water…
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If there are conservation scientists/biologists/zoologists following you please share. We are advertising 5 (yes 5!) permanent positions @BangorUni. Such a great place to live & work: Snowdonia is perfect for field teaching & personal adventures 🧵
jobs.bangor.ac.uk/details.ph…
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We must end our senseless & destructive war against nature.
Protecting biodiversity is essential to end the existential threat of climate change, halt land degradation & build food security.
Together, let's achieve peace with our planet. #BiodiversityDay
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I’ve spent the last 3.5 years researching how to resolve contradictions between Sust Dev Goal 9 (expand infrastructure networks) & SDG14/15 (protect ecosystems & wildlife). Here’s the summary of my PhD analysing this epic problem 🧵 /1
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An excellent cool and calm look at impact and economics of #rewilding from @Savills savills.co.uk/research_artic…
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Beavers play a key role in restoring nature.
@DefraGovUK are launching a consultation to seek views on a cautious approach to the release and management of beavers into the wild in England, supported by our expertise and evidence.
Have your say: consult.defra.gov.uk/natural…
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Fancy joining @NaturalEngland and making a difference for the #historicenvironment AND #naturerecovery - we're recruiting for 2 HE Senior Advisers: Historic Environment Senior Adviser (Ref: 3429) civilservicejobs.service.gov… @MarianSpain @TonyJuniper @HistoricEngland @HistEnvForum
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Mary Leakey was born #OTD in 1913. In 1976 she discovered the famous Laetoli footprints in Tanzania where, 3.6 million years ago, two early humans left these tracks in wet volcanic ash humanorigins.si.edu/evidence… – at Sale, England
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The Dasgupta Review says that biodiversity is critical for the economy and here is why 👇#DasguptaReview #EconomicsOfBiodiversity #biodiversity
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BREAKING: UK responds to report of two-man crabbing boat off the coast of Folkestone.
