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Peers for the Planet @peersfortheplanet.bsky.social · 1h

🌳Peers are back post-conferences, and first up today is a question about what the Government is doing to limit deforestation abroad, nearly four years after the Environment Act gave government the (unenacted) power to limit the import of commodities linked to illegal deforestation.

Peers for the Planet @peersfortheplanet.bsky.social · 27d

🌲🪵In 2021 the Environment Act was passed, which included powers to end the import of products linked to deforestation. Nearly 4 years later they have not been enacted. Today
Baroness Sheehan is asking the Govt about the delay and the steps they are taking
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www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

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Peers for the Planet @peersfortheplanet.bsky.social · Sep 9

Onto day 5 of #PlanningBill Committee in Lords with debate due to cover key climate & nature amendments backed by P4P Peers — from getting new developments to inc. public access to green & blue spaces to ensuring the planning system aligns with UK environment & net zero goals.

Peers for the Planet @peersfortheplanet.bsky.social · Sep 4

Day 4 of Lords #PlanningBill. Debate is underway on P4P Peers supported climate & nature amendments - from biodiversity & climate training for planning bodies, to sustainable flood risk management, to improving public access to green & blue spaces.

📺👉 parliamentlive.tv/Lords

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Peers for the Planet @peersfortheplanet.bsky.social · Sep 1

It's day 3 of the #PlanningBill Committee in the Lords where Peers will consider amendments to boost climate & nature like giving forestry authorities a duty on emissions and environment targets as well as net zero-aligned local energy plans.
Catch up here:
www.peersfortheplanet.org/post/the-lor...

The Lords is back next week – and so is the Planning Bill…

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill returns to the Lords next week – and it could reshape how we build homes and deliver infrastructure for decades to come. This is a crucial moment to ensure the pla...

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Peers for the Planet @peersfortheplanet.bsky.social · Aug 28

Next week the #PlanningBill returns to the #HouseofLords

This is a crucial moment to ensure the planning system works not only for growth, but also for our climate, natural environment, and the health of our communities.

Read our full update here: www.peersfortheplanet.org/post/the-lor...

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Peers for the Planet @peersfortheplanet.bsky.social · Aug 28

We have published a Portuguese version of the Parliamentarians' Guide to Climate Change at #RioClimateWeek and #COP30

Thanks to the Uni of Exeter and GLOBE Legislators for extending the reach of this important guide to new global audiences

Link here: globelegislators.org/wp-content/u...

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Peers for the Planet @peersfortheplanet.bsky.social · Jul 24

Today in the #PlanningBill debates, key transport and infrastructure amendments for #climate and #nature – boosting EV charging and grid connections, water projects, to mandating solar on car parks and transport hubs, and expanding nature along our highways – will be debated.

Peers for the Planet @peersfortheplanet.bsky.social · Jul 21

After another year with weather records broken and @metoffice.gov.uk annual stock-take confirming extreme weather events in the UK are becoming the norm, Peers will be debating the state of UK climate and nature this evening from 7.30pm
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parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

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Peers for the Planet @peersfortheplanet.bsky.social · Jul 17

📰Yesterday P4P Vice-Chair Baroness Boycott wrote to @thetimes.com about her amendment requiring the Government to ensure that new and existing schools are adapted to climate risks like extreme heat and flooding.
The amendment will be debated in September where Govt will have to respond

Peers for the Planet @peersfortheplanet.bsky.social · Jul 9

It was great to welcome so many people along to our annual reception yesterday.

Big thanks to 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝘆 for your inspiring words on the power of culture & communication and working together to inspire change on #Climate and #NatureLoss

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Peers for the Planet @peersfortheplanet.bsky.social · Jul 8

We are getting ready to celebrate 5 years since the launch of
Peers for the Planet at our annual reception in the House of Lords later

Delighted 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝘆 will be joining us with many supporters who have helped achieve progress on #climate & #nature in Parliament

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Peers for the Planet @peersfortheplanet.bsky.social · Jul 7

UN Chief Antonio Guterres urges more countries to ban fossil fuel ads - just like many have with tobacco.

With RC of Physicians estimating fossil fuel driven air pollution is killing c.500 people p/w – there is a welcome debate today in #Parliament on ending fossil fuel ads & sponsors in the UK

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · Jul 3

Today #HouseofLords, my amendment on exposure - with uniforms - of school pupils to micro- & nano-plastics, #PFAS & other chemicals that permeate environment & will be building up in their bodies through life
@bsacandjac.bsky.social @chemtrusteurope.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

‘Forever chemicals’ in school uniforms could be banned under proposed law

Amendments to children’s wellbeing and schools bill call for ban on Pfas and synthetic fibres over health concerns

www.theguardian.com

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Peers for the Planet @peersfortheplanet.bsky.social · Jul 1

Plastic pollution is a global problem that needs a global solution. Today Baroness Parminter is asking government what they are doing to ensure the legally binding global treaty, which was agreed necessary at @unep.org in 2022, comes to light.

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Peers for the Planet @peersfortheplanet.bsky.social · Jun 30

🌊🪸🦈The Government reaffirmed their commitment to the current moratorium on deep sea bed mining at Lords Question Time today, with Peers raising the need for nations to work together on this, and to fully implement a circular economy to reduce the need for mining in the future.

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Peers for the Planet @peersfortheplanet.bsky.social · Jun 25

🌿🏡⚡️Today the wide-ranging #PlanningAndInfrastructureBill has its 2nd Reading. Peers will be scrutinising how the major reforms proposed can deliver the housing and infrastructure we need while protecting the environment and delivering on our #climate and #nature commitments.

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Peers for the Planet @peersfortheplanet.bsky.social · Jun 13

🪴🔋Today Peers will be debating Lord Krebs' Private Members Bill which would give all public bodies a duty to further the objectives of both the Climate Change and Environment Acts, helping to restore nature and meet net zero.
bills.parliament.uk/bills/3749/p...

Environmental Targets (Public Authorities) Bill [HL] publications - Parliamentary Bills - UK Parliament

Documents, and debates for Environmental Targets (Public Authorities) Bill [HL]

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Peers for the Planet @peersfortheplanet.bsky.social · Jun 12

In the first 4 months of this year, the UK had more 🔥#wildfires 🔥than in any of the previous 20 - outlined in the graph below which shows how important it is becoming to build resilience in this area.
Today Peers will be debating action being taken to manage wildfire risks.

Peers for the Planet @peersfortheplanet.bsky.social · Jun 5

Thanks to @TheCrownEstate for hosting a P4P Peers visit to #WindsorGreatPark yesterday.

It was great to meet the staff and conservationists involved in the major restoration programme to enhance this important environmental and ecological area - for people and nature.

Peers for the Planet @peersfortheplanet.bsky.social · Jun 3

Today in #LordsQs Peers will be debate the health harms of ultra-processed food.

Our graph of the week shows the UK is the 2nd largest consumer of UPFs ~ a shift to more sustainable, healthy diets offers a big opportunity to support public health and a more nature-positive future

Peers for the Planet @peersfortheplanet.bsky.social · May 27

We are so pleased P4P Director, Lynette Huntley, is in
@endsreport.com 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 - recognising the UK’s 100 most impactful environmental professionals.

Congratulations to everyone on the list and for all the inspiring work to create a more sustainable future! 🌍💚

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ENDS Report @endsreport.com · May 22

🏅 Jacob Hayler, executive director at the Environmental Services Association
🏅 Sally Hayns, chief executive of @cieem.bsky.social
🏅 Lynette Huntley, founding director of @peersfortheplanet.bsky.social‬

Power List 2025 day four: Academics, influencers revealed

www.endsreport.com

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Peers for the Planet @peersfortheplanet.bsky.social · May 19

🚨 Oral Questions in the House of Lords today 🚨
From 2.30, there are two OQs related to emissions reduction:

🚄🚋First, Lord Teverson on the electrification of public transport;

💡then Lord Spellar on the development of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs).

Peers for the Planet @peersfortheplanet.bsky.social · May 15

🔋The GB Energy Act has Royal Assent

📜Cross-party work by Peers secured a sustainable development objective and support for community energy projects in the legislation.

✔️Ministers committed that the framework document would inc. how GBE can support achieving our Climate Change + Env. Act targets.

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