Brian McHugh
@brianmchugh.bsky.social
Writer for Yorkshire Bylines in the UK
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Climate Book reviewer at https://climatewithbrian.com/
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Brian McHugh
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· Dec 16
UK inland bathing sites polluted with ‘perfect storm’ of chemical cocktails
A new study reveals UK rivers are polluted with harmful chemicals and antibiotic-resistant genes, endangering health and ecosystems
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UK Inland bathing sites polluted with 'perfect storm'of chemical cocktails
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Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn
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Plastic pollution: a crisis requiring systemic change
Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn
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November 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn
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✍️ Plastic pollution: a crisis requiring systemic change
Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn
By Brian McHugh
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Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn
By Brian McHugh
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Plastic pollution: a crisis requiring systemic change
Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
✍️ Plastic pollution: a crisis requiring systemic change
Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn
By Brian McHugh
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn
By Brian McHugh
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So many existing oil + gas licenses, pipelines, wells are sited in Marine 'Protected' Areas, as shown on our Watershed Pollution Map. The pollution risks + risks to wildlife if existing licences are expanded are likely to be huge:
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November 27, 2025 at 11:06 AM
So many existing oil + gas licenses, pipelines, wells are sited in Marine 'Protected' Areas, as shown on our Watershed Pollution Map. The pollution risks + risks to wildlife if existing licences are expanded are likely to be huge:
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✍️ Plastic pollution: a crisis requiring systemic change
Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn
By Brian McHugh
@brianmchugh.bsky.social
Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn
By Brian McHugh
@brianmchugh.bsky.social
Plastic pollution: a crisis requiring systemic change
Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
✍️ Plastic pollution: a crisis requiring systemic change
Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn
By Brian McHugh
@brianmchugh.bsky.social
Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn
By Brian McHugh
@brianmchugh.bsky.social
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Plastic pollution: a crisis requiring systemic change
Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn
By Brian McHugh
Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn
By Brian McHugh
Plastic pollution: a crisis requiring systemic change
Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Plastic pollution: a crisis requiring systemic change
Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn
By Brian McHugh
Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn
By Brian McHugh
Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn
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Plastic pollution: a crisis requiring systemic change
Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn
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yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/environ...
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Just some of the fantastic books from 2025 which I have had the pleasure of reviewing!
November 26, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Just some of the fantastic books from 2025 which I have had the pleasure of reviewing!
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Plastic nurdles found at 84% of UK sites of special scientific interest
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Plastic nurdles found at 84% of UK sites of special scientific interest
Environmental charity Fidra says 168 of 195 SSSIs it surveyed are contaminated with tiny pellets
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Plastic nurdles found at 84% of UK sites of special scientific interest
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Plastic nurdles found at 84% of UK sites of special scientific interest
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Plastic nurdles found at 84% of UK sites of special scientific interest
Environmental charity Fidra says 168 of 195 SSSIs it surveyed are contaminated with tiny pellets
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Plastic nurdles found at 84% of UK sites of special scientific interest
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Just some of the fantastic books from 2025 which I have had the pleasure of reviewing!
November 26, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Just some of the fantastic books from 2025 which I have had the pleasure of reviewing!
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Main Topic: Home Prices on a Warming Planet Via
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On The Extreme Temperature Diary SUN 11/23/2025
At: guyonclimate.com
+#climate #weather and record temp reports @katharinehayhoe.com @michaelemann.bsky.social @doctorvive.bsky.social @brianmchugh.bsky.social @bhensonweather.bsky.social
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On The Extreme Temperature Diary SUN 11/23/2025
At: guyonclimate.com
+#climate #weather and record temp reports @katharinehayhoe.com @michaelemann.bsky.social @doctorvive.bsky.social @brianmchugh.bsky.social @bhensonweather.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Main Topic: Home Prices on a Warming Planet Via
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On The Extreme Temperature Diary SUN 11/23/2025
At: guyonclimate.com
+#climate #weather and record temp reports @katharinehayhoe.com @michaelemann.bsky.social @doctorvive.bsky.social @brianmchugh.bsky.social @bhensonweather.bsky.social
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On The Extreme Temperature Diary SUN 11/23/2025
At: guyonclimate.com
+#climate #weather and record temp reports @katharinehayhoe.com @michaelemann.bsky.social @doctorvive.bsky.social @brianmchugh.bsky.social @bhensonweather.bsky.social
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🔴Drowning in Denial: One in Five Homes in Reform UK Heartlands Could Be Under Water Within 25 Years
As Nigel Farage’s party scraps climate schemes around the country, new data shows flood risk surging across the ten councils it leads, reports @nafeez.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/20/d...
As Nigel Farage’s party scraps climate schemes around the country, new data shows flood risk surging across the ten councils it leads, reports @nafeez.bsky.social
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Drowning in Denial: One in Five Homes in Reform UK Heartlands Could Be Under Water Within 25 Years
As Nigel Farage's party scraps climate schemes around the country, new data shows flood risk surging across the ten councils it leads
bylinetimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:03 AM
🔴Drowning in Denial: One in Five Homes in Reform UK Heartlands Could Be Under Water Within 25 Years
As Nigel Farage’s party scraps climate schemes around the country, new data shows flood risk surging across the ten councils it leads, reports @nafeez.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/20/d...
As Nigel Farage’s party scraps climate schemes around the country, new data shows flood risk surging across the ten councils it leads, reports @nafeez.bsky.social
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Drowning in denial
Why Reform's plans leave people vulnerable
Fantastic piece from @nafeez.bsky.social
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bylinetimes.com/2025/11/20/d...
Why Reform's plans leave people vulnerable
Fantastic piece from @nafeez.bsky.social
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bylinetimes.com/2025/11/20/d...
Drowning in Denial: One in Five Homes in Reform UK Heartlands Could Be Under Water Within 25 Years
As Nigel Farage's party scraps climate schemes around the country, new data shows flood risk surging across the ten councils it leads
bylinetimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Drowning in denial
Why Reform's plans leave people vulnerable
Fantastic piece from @nafeez.bsky.social
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bylinetimes.com/2025/11/20/d...
Why Reform's plans leave people vulnerable
Fantastic piece from @nafeez.bsky.social
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bylinetimes.com/2025/11/20/d...
Drowning in denial
Why Reform's plans leave people vulnerable
Fantastic piece from @nafeez.bsky.social
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@bylinesnetwork.co.uk
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/20/d...
Why Reform's plans leave people vulnerable
Fantastic piece from @nafeez.bsky.social
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@bylinesnetwork.co.uk
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/20/d...
Drowning in Denial: One in Five Homes in Reform UK Heartlands Could Be Under Water Within 25 Years
As Nigel Farage's party scraps climate schemes around the country, new data shows flood risk surging across the ten councils it leads
bylinetimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Drowning in denial
Why Reform's plans leave people vulnerable
Fantastic piece from @nafeez.bsky.social
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@bylinesnetwork.co.uk
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/20/d...
Why Reform's plans leave people vulnerable
Fantastic piece from @nafeez.bsky.social
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@bylinesnetwork.co.uk
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/20/d...
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Flooded and forgotten: the UK’s waters are rising and we’re being kept in the dark
Fantastic piece here
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Fantastic piece here
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Flooded and forgotten: the UK’s waters are rising and we’re being kept in the dark | John Harris
Rescue operations in Wales, submerged railway lines in Cornwall – these events are ever more common. So why have we utterly failed to prepare, asks Guardian columnist John Harris
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November 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Flooded and forgotten: the UK’s waters are rising and we’re being kept in the dark
Fantastic piece here
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Fantastic piece here
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Flooded and forgotten: the UK’s waters are rising and we’re being kept in the dark
Fantastic piece here
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Fantastic piece here
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Flooded and forgotten: the UK’s waters are rising and we’re being kept in the dark | John Harris
Rescue operations in Wales, submerged railway lines in Cornwall – these events are ever more common. So why have we utterly failed to prepare, asks Guardian columnist John Harris
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Flooded and forgotten: the UK’s waters are rising and we’re being kept in the dark
Fantastic piece here
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Fantastic piece here
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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“The science is clear; the economics are compelling; and the moral case is undeniable.”
2025 on track to be among three warmest years on record
With global climate records continuing to tumble, can COP30 put on the brakes?
By Brian McHugh
With global climate records continuing to tumble, can COP30 put on the brakes?
By Brian McHugh
2025 on track to be among three warmest years on record
With global climate records continuing to tumble, can COP30 put on the brakes?
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 7:30 AM
“The science is clear; the economics are compelling; and the moral case is undeniable.”
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2025 may be one of the top three hottest years ever recorded: what difference will COP30 make?
By Brian McHugh
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By Brian McHugh
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2025 on track to be among three warmest years on record
With global climate records continuing to tumble, can COP30 put on the brakes?
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 12:06 PM
2025 may be one of the top three hottest years ever recorded: what difference will COP30 make?
By Brian McHugh
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Reform UK energy plans crumble under scrutiny
Reform UK rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
By Brian McHugh
Reform UK rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
By Brian McHugh
Reform UK energy plans crumble under scrutiny
Reform UK rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Reform UK energy plans crumble under scrutiny
Reform UK rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
By Brian McHugh
Reform UK rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
By Brian McHugh
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Reform UK energy plans crumble under scrutiny
Reform UK energy plans crumble under scrutiny
Reform UK rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Reform UK energy plans crumble under scrutiny
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Reform UK energy plans crumble under scrutiny
Reform UK Ltd rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
By Brian McHugh
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Reform UK Ltd rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
By Brian McHugh
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
@brianmchugh.bsky.social
Reform UK’s energy plans crumble under scrutiny
Reform UK rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Reform UK energy plans crumble under scrutiny
Reform UK Ltd rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
By Brian McHugh
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
@brianmchugh.bsky.social
Reform UK Ltd rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
By Brian McHugh
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
@brianmchugh.bsky.social
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Reform UK energy plans crumble under scrutiny
Reform UK rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
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yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/ref...
Reform UK rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
@bylinesnetwork.co.uk
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/ref...
Reform UK energy plans crumble under scrutiny
Reform UK rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Reform UK energy plans crumble under scrutiny
Reform UK rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
@bylinesnetwork.co.uk
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/ref...
Reform UK rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
@bylinesnetwork.co.uk
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/ref...
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Chemical industry pollution - fishers/taxpayers paying the price www.swissinfo.ch/eng/various/...
Swiss authorities impose ban on sale of PFAS-tainted fish
Pike and perch from Lake Zug in central Switzerland are too contaminated by PFAS, so-called "forever chemicals". Their sale or distribution as food is forbidden with immediate effect.
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November 15, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Chemical industry pollution - fishers/taxpayers paying the price www.swissinfo.ch/eng/various/...