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@JillBelch Climate deniers who point to ‘normal CO2 cycles’ (which is true) forget that the cycle the cite goes back millions of years. Homo sapiens has only been around for 300,000 years. At no point in human history have CO2 levels been this high. Last time was 3 million years ago!

So many deniers now online How have we got to a rubbish filled media full of people with no science knowledge, proud to flout ignorance? Past 12m hottest ever recorded Every year since 2015 has been among 10 warmest on record 2024 temp 1.48 °C above pre-industrial levels Sigh..

What an amazing experience! I had the good fortune to meet former US Secretary of State for Wisconsin, Doug La Follette, one of the early founders of Earth Day in 1970. You can read about it in our Nature & Climate Action website here: tdnature.org/latest-news/. @EarthDay

Big favourite of mine. Parrot waxcaps! #FungiFriday #fungi #mushrooms

An estimated 10 million pumpkins are grown each year just for Halloween. These autumn vegetables are delicious – so avoid food waste by making soup, stew or pie after carving Halloween lanterns. The seeds are tasty too! More nature-friendly Halloween tips: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/natur…

Lovely first day at #Natureandclimatefestival. Piles of pre-loved tech collected already and ou Recycling Station for medicine blister packs is half full already!! See you tomorrow for talks, music, Live Life Better book, flood tips and energy advice!

Recycle what you can’t eat! All cooked and uncooked food waste can go in your lined, kitchen caddy, including egg shells, bones, tea bags and even coffee grounds. Chuck it in loose and avoid liquids jointwastesolutions.org/bin-collection…

Yes folks - it's this weekend in #ThamesDitton residents-association.com/news/latestnew…

We’re all ready for the start of 2025 Nature & Climate Festival day 1, with a tech takeback (mobiles, laptops, tablets, games consoles) for charity, launch of our sustainable living book and new recycling station. Join us at Vital Village in Thames Ditton from 10.00am tomorrow.

We’re proudly launching our new Recycling Station at the Nature & Climate festival next weekend (10-12th October). Bring your coffee pods, blister packs, pet food pouches, disposable lenses and dental care waste to Vital Village in Thames Ditton #RecycleEverything

We’re looking forward to welcoming the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation to the Nature & Climate Festival next weekend (Create a Creature; 11.00am on Sunday 12th). Maybe we’ll uncover some promising young wildlife artists of our own? @TDResidents @AboutTD

One of the most depressing photos you will see this week

Be honest - we’ve all noticed this havent we? When was the last time you had to clear your car windscreen or helmet visor of flying insects? It’s not too late to act.

The world is losing 10 million hectares of forest each year due to deforestation – about the size of Iceland Global banks finance $119 billion to deforestation every year Brazil is building a highway through the heart of the Amazon unric.org/en/world-losin…

Jane Goodall was an icon of hope and compassion. With climate impacts hammering countries around the globe, her message is more vital than ever: We are deeply interwoven with nature, and it is our shared responsibility to protect the gift that is our planet.

OK - it’s only #Thursday but….

Rescued chimpanzee thanks Jane Goodall by giving her a hug

Looking for eco-friendly bath and shower products? Our favourites are listed here! They’re made with natural ingredients, and are plastic free or refillable – and some producers we recommend support community and environmental projects. See littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/eco-fr…

Wonderful to see the White Curch at #WestonGreen all white again - thanks go to all who made this happen

Hello October! Or should that be Moth-tober? 🎃🦋 With autumn well underway, keep an eye out for these butterflies and moths in your gardens and local green spaces.

As the leaves change colour & fall from the trees - don't be so keen to tidy them! 🍂 🍃 They play an important role in the lifecycles of many species - from butterflies to #hedgehogs! 🦋🦔💤 If you must tidy gardens, leave a designated patch or corner untouched for #wildlife