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🌎World Cleanup Day this Saturday 16 September : The Great Global Cleanup is a flagship volunteer program, spearheading cleanups around the world.

With World Cleanup Day on Saturday 16 September about a month away, and increasing awareness to the fight against global solid waste and plastic pollution in our oceans, land and air, Ipswich Friends of the Earth are organising a Beach Clean on the south east side of Ipswich as part of the Great British Beach Clean.

Places are limited so if you can come and help between 3 pm to 5 pm on Saturday 16 September, then please book early.

For more information and to register click here:

Home Marine Conservation Society. Healthier ocean. Healthier planet.

On September 15 to 17, millions of people around the world will take to the streets to demand a rapid, just, and equitable end to fossil fuels.

Global Fight to End Fossil Fuels – September 2023 This September, people on every continent will join the largest-ever globally coordinated action to demand that governments end fossil fuels. Join us.

Ocean heat record broken, with grim implications for the planet

The oceans have hit their hottest ever recorded temperature as they soak up warmth from climate change, with dire implications for our planet's health.

The average daily global sea surface temperature beat a 2016 record this week, according to the EU's climate change service Copernicus.

Ocean heat record broken, with grim implications for the planet The oceans are a vital regulator for the climate and our weather but are rapidly heating up.

This UN infographic shows the flip side of deforestation as the most significant contributor to climate change – our unrelenting carbon dioxide emissions.

You can see the combination of per capita emissions and the multiplicative effects of our growing population.

https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/net-zero-coalition

Microplastics Found In Human Hearts For First Time, Showing Impact Of Pollution

A study published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology for the first time found microplastics in the hearts of humans undergoing cardiac surgery. They also found something else awful.

Microplastics Found In Human Hearts For First Time, Showing Impact Of Pollution A study published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology for found microplastics in the hearts and blood of humans undergoing cardiac surgery.

Just 15% of Brits are responsible for taking 70% of all flights.

Around half the population don’t set foot on a plane each year.

Should frequent flyer schemes still exist when the climate is in crisis? As new research reveals you’d have to splurge 34 times your entire lifetime carbon budget to take enough flights to reach the top tier of airline rewards programmes, Helen Coffey questions whether such incentives are ethical at this point in the climate emergency

World Cleanup Day on Saturday 16 September : The Great Global Cleanup is a flagship volunteer program, spearheading cleanups around the world.

With World Cleanup Day on Saturday 16 September about a month away, and increasing awareness to the fight against global solid waste and plastic pollution in our oceans, land and air, Ipswich Friends of the Earth are organising a Beach Clean on the south east side of Ipswich as part of the Great British Beach Clean.

Places are limited so if you can come and help between 3 pm to 5 pm on Saturday 16 September, then please book early.

For more information and to register click here:

Home Marine Conservation Society. Healthier ocean. Healthier planet.

This sounds like a great idea to reduce plastic bottles

Robinsons, the renowned beverage brand known for its commitment to quality and innovation, has introduced an exciting addition to its product lineup: Super Strength Squash, now available in a revolutionary plant-based carton.

Robinsons Unveils Super Strength Squash In Innovative Plant-Based Carton This latest trial of super-strength squash demonstrates Robinsons' dedication to sustainability while delivering a powerful burst of flavour.

Whitehaven coal mine challenge: hearing postponed

The outcome of a separate legal challenge could potentially open up new grounds for lawyers to argue against the mine's approval

Whitehaven coal mine challenge: hearing postponed | Friends of the Earth The outcome of a separate legal challenge could potentially open up new grounds for lawyers to argue against the mine's approval

Paper-based packaging is on the rise, with a number of iconic brands swapping plastic and glass for fibre.

Paper-Based Alcohol Bottles… Cheers To Paper! - Two Sides As alcohol brands such as Absolut trial paper bottles, we look at the huge growth potential of this highly sustainable packaging.

Amazon deal lacks concrete measures, say climate activists

The eight countries that share the Amazon basin have fallen short of an agreed goal to end deforestation.

Amazon deal lacks concrete measures, say climate activists A summit in Brazil sees the countries that share the Amazon basin agree only to a new alliance on the issue.

The Great Global Cleanup is a flagship volunteer program, spearheading cleanups around the world.

With World Cleanup Day on Saturday 16 September about a month away, and increasing awareness to the fight against global solid waste and plastic pollution in our oceans, land and air, Ipswich Friends of the Earth are organising a Beach Clean on the south east side of Ipswich as part of the Great British Beach Clean.

Places are limited so if you can come and help between 3 pm to 5 pm on Saturday 16 September, then please book early.

For more information and to register click here:

Home Marine Conservation Society. Healthier ocean. Healthier planet.

Paper-based packaging is on the rise, with a number of iconic brands swapping plastic and glass for fibre.

With food brands coming under increasing consumer pressure to make their packaging more environmentally friendly, a number of iconic brands are turning to paper and cardboard.

Find out about a few of those who are turning to paper and cardboard:

Top Brands Move Towards Paper Packaging - Two Sides With food brands coming under increasing consumer pressure to make their packaging more environmentally friendly, a number of iconic brands are turning to paper and cardboard. Here are just a few.

With new legislation and increasing regulations, companies are coming under more pressure to justify all environmental claims in their marketing or face a hefty fine.

Is This The End Of Greenwashing? With new legislation and increasing regulations, companies must justify all environmental claims in their marketing or face a hefty fine.

How undercover sting outwitted pangolin traffickers

The leaders of a global wildlife trafficking gang have been convicted after a four-year investigation and a trial in Nigeria.

How undercover sting outwitted pangolin traffickers How charity investigators went undercover to outwit a global wildlife trafficking gang.

BP announces quarterly profits

The fossil fuel giant rowed back on its climate goals earlier this year off the back of record annual profits.

BP announces quarterly profits | Friends of the Earth The fossil fuel giant rowed back on its climate goals earlier this year off the back of record annual profits

Stop all new oil and gas developments

We want the Government to stop all new oil and gas developments, including the planned Rosebank Field Development.

Please sign the petition here:

Petition: Stop all new oil and gas developments We want the Government to stop all new oil and gas developments, including the planned Rosebank Field Development.

Many of England’s ancient woodlands have been destroyed over the past few hundred years, and now we're calling on the government to plant more trees and stop felling.

So where could these new trees go? Explore our trees map to see...

Trees map Where could we create woodland in England? | Friends of the Earth Use our trees map to see tree cover in your area and to find out where more woodland could be created in England.

Why insects are so crucial to life on Earth

Insects make up around 70% of all known species - but many are struggling. Biologist David Goulson explores how we can protect them better.

Why insects are so crucial to life on Earth - BBC Ideas Watch the "Why insects are so crucial to life on Earth" video at BBC Ideas. Explore other related content via our curated "Nature and us" playlist.

Swimmers avoiding the water over fears of raw sewage on UK beaches

Concerns over water quality have discouraged a quarter of summer bathers from taking the plunge

Swimmers avoiding the water over fears of raw sewage on UK beaches Concerns over water quality have discouraged a quarter of summer bathers from taking the plunge

What jobs do I need to do in my garden in August?

August is the month when all your hard work in the garden pays off, but there still plenty to do.

https://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/homes-and-gardens/23686581.jobs-need-garden-august/?

10 jobs to do in the garden during August Will Clark, plant expert at Barton Grange in Lancashire, shares his tips on what to busy yourself during the height of summer.

Nature groups prepared to ‘mobilise’ 20m members over UK climate policy

Organisations including RSPB, National Trust and RSPCA urge prime minister to honour green promises

Nature groups prepared to ‘mobilise’ 20m members over UK climate policy Organisations including RSPB, National Trust and RSPCA urge prime minister to honour green promises

New North Sea oil and gas licences will send ‘wrecking ball’ through climate commitments

Tory MP and environmental groups criticise Rishi Sunak’s announcement of 100 new licences

Making a visit to Aberdeenshire on Monday, Sunak argued that the move would help the UK reach its target of meeting net zero by 2050. ❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓

New North Sea oil and gas licences will send ‘wrecking ball’ through climate commitments Tory MP and environmental groups criticise Rishi Sunak’s announcement of 100 new licences

Breaking barriers in the climate movement

The climate movement hasn’t done enough to centre the needs of disabled people. A more inclusive approach is long overdue.

Breaking barriers in the climate movement | Friends of the Earth The climate movement hasn’t done enough to centre the needs of disabled people. A more inclusive approach is long overdue

UK horticulturalists call for more moth-friendly gardens

Tatton Park flower show features garden of flowering plants whose heady scents at night attract crucial but ‘invisible’ pollinators

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jul/17/new-uk-government-plan-to-protect-against-climate-heat-very-weak?

Leaked UK government plan to protect against climate heat ‘very weak’ Exclusive: Document ‘falls far short’ of what is needed to safeguard lives and livelihoods from heat, drought and storms, say experts

New heat maps reveal cooling effect of trees and green space

The analysis finds areas with fewer trees and green space are up to five degrees warmer during UK's hottest days

New heat maps reveal cooling effect of trees and green space | Friends of the Earth The analysis finds areas with fewer trees and green space are up to five degrees warmer during UK's hottest days

Extreme weather: the climate crisis in four charts

As much of the northern hemisphere endures blistering heatwaves and parts of Asia are deluged with rain, a number of climate records are being challenged

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/datablog/2023/jul/20/the-climate-crisis-in-four-charts-extreme-weather-heatwaves?

Extreme weather: the climate crisis in four charts As much of the northern hemisphere endures blistering heatwaves and parts of Asia are deluged with rain, a number of climate records are being challenged

Leaked UK government plan to protect against climate heat ‘very weak’

Document ‘falls far short’ of what is needed to safeguard lives and livelihoods from heat, drought and storms, say experts

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jul/17/new-uk-government-plan-to-protect-against-climate-heat-very-weak?

Leaked UK government plan to protect against climate heat ‘very weak’ Exclusive: Document ‘falls far short’ of what is needed to safeguard lives and livelihoods from heat, drought and storms, say experts