The Insect/Human Apocalypse
There is a lot of talk about the ‘insect apocalypse’ – in other words the rapid collapse in numbers and species of insect living in our world, driven by humans.
Policy and Campaigns blog
Time to vote for nature's recovery
Thousands of people have been calling on Government to stand up for nature. This election is a chance to turn up the volume and tell candidates that they must back nature's recovery.
Nature Nurtures Children- creating Wilder Lives for everyone
This week the Wildlife Trusts released a report detailing the results of a two year study conducted by the Institute of Education at UCL looking at the impact of outdoor activities on primary…
Our Climate Emergency: Nature’s Answer
Natural Climate Solutions are an essential local response to a global emergency.
Can we have the Bill please?
The Wildlife Trusts have been calling for an Environment Act for a long time and, with Brexit coming, we especially welcome today’s draft Bill. But what's in it, is it good and what would it…
Operation yellowhammer - how to ensure payments for farmers bring returns for everyone
New research by Wildlife Trusts, National Trusts and RSPB sets out the costs and benefits of investing in nature.
More houses = green mud?
As the Solent shows signs of being suffocated by nutrient-loving algae, should green mud = red light to development?
'Business as usual is no longer an option.' Join the global strike for climate action
Friday 20 September promises to be an unprecedented global demonstration of concern for the environment, as thousands of young strikers invite us to join them to take a stand for nature's…
Some like it hot, but our wetlands do not
Heatwaves can spell trouble for our freshwater habitats, as The Wildlife Trusts’ Water Policy Manager Ali Morse explains.
M3 Junction 9 - Putting nature in the driving seat
Nature’s recovery must be at the heart of any plans to change junction 9 of the M3.