Norwich FoE
@norwichfoe.bsky.social
Protecting the local environment in Norwich and Norfolk and campaigning on e.g., biodiversity, climate change, energy, pollution and transport.
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@norwichfoe.bsky.social
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To find out more about Norwich Friends of the Earth visit norwichfoe.co.uk
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🌏 One year ago today, the #CANBill debate showed the power of collective action. Cross-party MPs listened to you and championed the science in Parliament. But the moment has changed. Impacts are worsening, and we must now keep the pressure on.
💚 Thank you to every campaigner who made this happen!
💚 Thank you to every campaigner who made this happen!
🌿 💚 Climate and Nature Bill - Second Reading speech compilation
YouTube video by Zero Hour: Climate and Nature Bill
www.youtube.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:32 PM
🌏 One year ago today, the #CANBill debate showed the power of collective action. Cross-party MPs listened to you and championed the science in Parliament. But the moment has changed. Impacts are worsening, and we must now keep the pressure on.
💚 Thank you to every campaigner who made this happen!
💚 Thank you to every campaigner who made this happen!
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This week, Govt quietly published a 'Global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security assessment' after an FOI forced their hand.
It is a deeply concerning read for anyone who cares about our future.
It is a deeply concerning read for anyone who cares about our future.
Nature security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security
This strategic assessment explores how global biodiversity loss and the collapse of critical ecosystems could affect the UK’s resilience, security and prosperity.
www.gov.uk
January 22, 2026 at 10:44 AM
This week, Govt quietly published a 'Global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security assessment' after an FOI forced their hand.
It is a deeply concerning read for anyone who cares about our future.
It is a deeply concerning read for anyone who cares about our future.
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🏡 Statement from James Sutton, Zero Hour Co-Director, on the Warm Homes Plan 👇
📣 “We are very glad to see the Government put a massive £15 billion package behind upgrading homes, reducing bills, improving health, and strengthening the UK’s energy security.”
📣 “We are very glad to see the Government put a massive £15 billion package behind upgrading homes, reducing bills, improving health, and strengthening the UK’s energy security.”
January 22, 2026 at 4:15 PM
🏡 Statement from James Sutton, Zero Hour Co-Director, on the Warm Homes Plan 👇
📣 “We are very glad to see the Government put a massive £15 billion package behind upgrading homes, reducing bills, improving health, and strengthening the UK’s energy security.”
📣 “We are very glad to see the Government put a massive £15 billion package behind upgrading homes, reducing bills, improving health, and strengthening the UK’s energy security.”
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The Govt's National Security Assessment is a stark warning, showing that global biodiversity loss & ecosystem collapse threaten the UK’s security & prosperity.
I welcome the Leader of the House's commitment to make time available so we can debate this critical issue.
I welcome the Leader of the House's commitment to make time available so we can debate this critical issue.
January 22, 2026 at 12:38 PM
The Govt's National Security Assessment is a stark warning, showing that global biodiversity loss & ecosystem collapse threaten the UK’s security & prosperity.
I welcome the Leader of the House's commitment to make time available so we can debate this critical issue.
I welcome the Leader of the House's commitment to make time available so we can debate this critical issue.
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It’s #CleanAirNight! Did you know that wood burning is the most polluting way to heat your home? Air pollution from domestic burning contributes to nearly 2,500 deaths in the UK each year.
Visit cleanairhub.org.uk from globalactionplan.bsky.social to find out more.
Visit cleanairhub.org.uk from globalactionplan.bsky.social to find out more.
January 22, 2026 at 8:34 AM
It’s #CleanAirNight! Did you know that wood burning is the most polluting way to heat your home? Air pollution from domestic burning contributes to nearly 2,500 deaths in the UK each year.
Visit cleanairhub.org.uk from globalactionplan.bsky.social to find out more.
Visit cleanairhub.org.uk from globalactionplan.bsky.social to find out more.
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A motion to Norwich City council "Reducing local air pollution for a healthier Norwich". Please support by signing this open letter by FRIDAY docs.google.com/document/d/1...
January 21, 2026 at 1:31 PM
A motion to Norwich City council "Reducing local air pollution for a healthier Norwich". Please support by signing this open letter by FRIDAY docs.google.com/document/d/1...
It’s #CleanAirNight! Did you know that wood burning is the most polluting way to heat your home? Air pollution from domestic burning contributes to nearly 2,500 deaths in the UK each year.
Visit cleanairhub.org.uk from globalactionplan.bsky.social to find out more.
Visit cleanairhub.org.uk from globalactionplan.bsky.social to find out more.
January 22, 2026 at 8:34 AM
It’s #CleanAirNight! Did you know that wood burning is the most polluting way to heat your home? Air pollution from domestic burning contributes to nearly 2,500 deaths in the UK each year.
Visit cleanairhub.org.uk from globalactionplan.bsky.social to find out more.
Visit cleanairhub.org.uk from globalactionplan.bsky.social to find out more.
After 3+ years of us campaigning alongside @friends_earth, the government has now published its #WarmHomesPlan. This is a significant step towards making our homes greener and cheaper to heat.
The plan shows good progress, but we must see more funding and ambition. Breakdown👇
The plan shows good progress, but we must see more funding and ambition. Breakdown👇
January 21, 2026 at 3:10 PM
After 3+ years of us campaigning alongside @friends_earth, the government has now published its #WarmHomesPlan. This is a significant step towards making our homes greener and cheaper to heat.
The plan shows good progress, but we must see more funding and ambition. Breakdown👇
The plan shows good progress, but we must see more funding and ambition. Breakdown👇
A motion to Norwich City council "Reducing local air pollution for a healthier Norwich". Please support by signing this open letter by FRIDAY docs.google.com/document/d/1...
January 21, 2026 at 1:31 PM
A motion to Norwich City council "Reducing local air pollution for a healthier Norwich". Please support by signing this open letter by FRIDAY docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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The extraction of peat for gardening and horticulture continues to damage wildlife and our climate.
Will you sign this petition to protect peatlands for the future?
Add your name today
www.plantlife.org.uk/take-action/
@plantlifeuk.bsky.social
Will you sign this petition to protect peatlands for the future?
Add your name today
www.plantlife.org.uk/take-action/
@plantlifeuk.bsky.social
Take Action - Plantlife
Use your power to take action and to be the voice of plants and fungi. Sign, write, or respond to our calls to help save our environment.
www.plantlife.org.uk
January 20, 2026 at 11:40 AM
The extraction of peat for gardening and horticulture continues to damage wildlife and our climate.
Will you sign this petition to protect peatlands for the future?
Add your name today
www.plantlife.org.uk/take-action/
@plantlifeuk.bsky.social
Will you sign this petition to protect peatlands for the future?
Add your name today
www.plantlife.org.uk/take-action/
@plantlifeuk.bsky.social
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Climate justice = worker justice ✊
January 20, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Climate justice = worker justice ✊
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🔥🏭The UK's single largest carbon emitter, Drax, has applied for Government support to power an AI data centre in Yorkshire by burning trees!🌳🔥🏭
🔥Please call on your MP to say NO to Drax's AI data centre bid: actionnetwork.org/letters/urge... 🌳🔥
#StopBurningTrees #AxeDrax #AI
🔥Please call on your MP to say NO to Drax's AI data centre bid: actionnetwork.org/letters/urge... 🌳🔥
#StopBurningTrees #AxeDrax #AI
Urgent action: Please ask your MP to say no to Drax’s AI data centre bid
The UK’s single largest carbon emitter, Drax, has applied with the University of York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority for public support to use its tree burning to power an AI data centre as pa...
actionnetwork.org
January 20, 2026 at 1:11 PM
🔥🏭The UK's single largest carbon emitter, Drax, has applied for Government support to power an AI data centre in Yorkshire by burning trees!🌳🔥🏭
🔥Please call on your MP to say NO to Drax's AI data centre bid: actionnetwork.org/letters/urge... 🌳🔥
#StopBurningTrees #AxeDrax #AI
🔥Please call on your MP to say NO to Drax's AI data centre bid: actionnetwork.org/letters/urge... 🌳🔥
#StopBurningTrees #AxeDrax #AI
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🤨 Investing £22billion of public money in a technology with a track record of failure is NOT going to help the UK achieve its climate goals, or create good green jobs. Here’s why (thread):
January 20, 2026 at 9:15 AM
🤨 Investing £22billion of public money in a technology with a track record of failure is NOT going to help the UK achieve its climate goals, or create good green jobs. Here’s why (thread):
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This spring, Norwich Cycling Campaign is launching a Women’s Cycling Safety Audit — a city-wide project to understand how safe cycling feels for women, girls and gender-diverse people in Norwich, and what needs to change to make everyday cycling work better for everyone. 1/4
January 19, 2026 at 6:17 PM
This spring, Norwich Cycling Campaign is launching a Women’s Cycling Safety Audit — a city-wide project to understand how safe cycling feels for women, girls and gender-diverse people in Norwich, and what needs to change to make everyday cycling work better for everyone. 1/4
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If safety or street design has shaped your cycling choices, your experiences are central to this work. There are lots of ways to take part: drop-in sessions, group rides, a zine-making workshop, an online survey - and the audit itself. 4/4
Find out more:
www.norwichcyclingcampaign.org/womensaudit
Find out more:
www.norwichcyclingcampaign.org/womensaudit
Women’s Cycling Safety Audit Norwich
Making cycling safer for women in Norwich Building on the success of London Cycling Campaign’s Women’s Network, this project focuses on women — including women, girls and non-binary and gender non-…
www.norwichcyclingcampaign.org
January 19, 2026 at 6:17 PM
If safety or street design has shaped your cycling choices, your experiences are central to this work. There are lots of ways to take part: drop-in sessions, group rides, a zine-making workshop, an online survey - and the audit itself. 4/4
Find out more:
www.norwichcyclingcampaign.org/womensaudit
Find out more:
www.norwichcyclingcampaign.org/womensaudit
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Join our Peace Camp 1-6 April: lakenheathallianceforpeace.org.uk/internationa...
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK9y...
#WelfareNotWarfare #RAFLakenheath #NoUSnukes #NuclearBan #NuclearWeapons #NoToNATO #XR #XRPeace #Peace
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK9y...
#WelfareNotWarfare #RAFLakenheath #NoUSnukes #NuclearBan #NuclearWeapons #NoToNATO #XR #XRPeace #Peace
January 19, 2026 at 7:46 AM
Join our Peace Camp 1-6 April: lakenheathallianceforpeace.org.uk/internationa...
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK9y...
#WelfareNotWarfare #RAFLakenheath #NoUSnukes #NuclearBan #NuclearWeapons #NoToNATO #XR #XRPeace #Peace
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK9y...
#WelfareNotWarfare #RAFLakenheath #NoUSnukes #NuclearBan #NuclearWeapons #NoToNATO #XR #XRPeace #Peace
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❗ BREAKING: DRAX HAS VIOLATED U.S ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS 18,000 TIMES ❗
📰 A new report by land and climate review shows even more brazen violations by the UK's biggest carbon polluter Drax, who continue to choke and harm communities in the southern U.S whilst profiting from UK billpayers.
📰 A new report by land and climate review shows even more brazen violations by the UK's biggest carbon polluter Drax, who continue to choke and harm communities in the southern U.S whilst profiting from UK billpayers.
January 19, 2026 at 2:12 PM
❗ BREAKING: DRAX HAS VIOLATED U.S ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS 18,000 TIMES ❗
📰 A new report by land and climate review shows even more brazen violations by the UK's biggest carbon polluter Drax, who continue to choke and harm communities in the southern U.S whilst profiting from UK billpayers.
📰 A new report by land and climate review shows even more brazen violations by the UK's biggest carbon polluter Drax, who continue to choke and harm communities in the southern U.S whilst profiting from UK billpayers.
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I just signed this @friends-earth.bsky.social petition to make 2026 the year big water polluters are finally made to clean up their act. Will you add your name too? foe.uk/eb6h3
Make 2026 the year polluters clean up their act
Last year, the government promised to crack down on water pollution. But without public pressure, its plans could once again let big polluters off the hook. We should all be able to enjoy clean lakes,...
foe.uk
January 19, 2026 at 11:04 AM
I just signed this @friends-earth.bsky.social petition to make 2026 the year big water polluters are finally made to clean up their act. Will you add your name too? foe.uk/eb6h3
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As Oxfam's new report shows billionaires’ wealth hitting record levels, so too are global temperatures. With those least responsible for the climate crisis hit hardest, political leaders must ensure that those most responsible help fund a greener, fairer future. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Billionaire wealth jumps to highest peak ever in 2025, Oxfam warns
The total number of billionaires in the world has now reached 3,000 for the first time ever, while nearly half of the world’s population lives in poverty, the report says
www.independent.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 12:13 PM
As Oxfam's new report shows billionaires’ wealth hitting record levels, so too are global temperatures. With those least responsible for the climate crisis hit hardest, political leaders must ensure that those most responsible help fund a greener, fairer future. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Wood burning is the most polluting way to heat your home, and breathing in air pollution from wood burning increases your risk of heart and lung disease, asthma, diabetes and dementia.
This #CleanAirNight, Thursday 22 January, share the facts about wood burning.
This #CleanAirNight, Thursday 22 January, share the facts about wood burning.
January 19, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Wood burning is the most polluting way to heat your home, and breathing in air pollution from wood burning increases your risk of heart and lung disease, asthma, diabetes and dementia.
This #CleanAirNight, Thursday 22 January, share the facts about wood burning.
This #CleanAirNight, Thursday 22 January, share the facts about wood burning.
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Join the UK Big Garden Birdwatch between 23-25 January 2026..... 🐦⬛
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
Big Garden Birdwatch
Big Garden Birdwatch is the world’s largest garden wildlife survey. Every year, hundreds of thousands of nature lovers like you take part, helping to build a picture of how garden birds are faring.
www.rspb.org.uk
January 18, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Join the UK Big Garden Birdwatch between 23-25 January 2026..... 🐦⬛
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
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Want to help nature thrive in 2026? Here are our top 5 tips:
🐝 let dandelions grow
🐞 avoid pesticides and weedkiller
🌻 grow nectar-rich flowers
🐸 provide water
🪲 make a log pile
More:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/5-t...
🐝 let dandelions grow
🐞 avoid pesticides and weedkiller
🌻 grow nectar-rich flowers
🐸 provide water
🪲 make a log pile
More:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/5-t...
January 10, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Want to help nature thrive in 2026? Here are our top 5 tips:
🐝 let dandelions grow
🐞 avoid pesticides and weedkiller
🌻 grow nectar-rich flowers
🐸 provide water
🪲 make a log pile
More:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/5-t...
🐝 let dandelions grow
🐞 avoid pesticides and weedkiller
🌻 grow nectar-rich flowers
🐸 provide water
🪲 make a log pile
More:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/5-t...
This fact might change the way you think about woodburning 👇
January 15, 2026 at 2:14 PM
This fact might change the way you think about woodburning 👇
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The government wants to give police new powers to ban protests if they're taking place in the same area as previous protests. Creating change and holding those in power to account often requires repeated protests. That's why we're standing with civil society groups to oppose this move.✊ foe.uk/331zq
Civil society groups condemn ‘dangerous’ plans for more anti-protest powers
Dozens including TUC join force to oppose ‘wide-ranging’ move to increase police powers in England and Wales
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:39 PM
The government wants to give police new powers to ban protests if they're taking place in the same area as previous protests. Creating change and holding those in power to account often requires repeated protests. That's why we're standing with civil society groups to oppose this move.✊ foe.uk/331zq