RSPB

Windy weather thwarts osprey ringing attempt

AndyBrace — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:12:00 +0100

Unseasonably windy weather has meant for the first time in almost four decades no young ospreys have been ringed at RSPB Scotland's Loch Garten Osprey Centre

New carbon capture power project welcome

AndyBrace — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:55:00 +0100

Peterhead scheme puts climate-wrecking Hunterston plan to shame

Restoring peatlands in Wales plays a critical role in reducing carbon emissions

AndyBrace — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:57:00 +0100

A ground breaking new report released today highlights the major climate change benefits of work to protect and restore peatbogs in the UK.

Restoring peatlands plays a critical role in reducing carbon emissions

AndyBrace — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:30:00 +0100

A new report released today highlights the climate change benefits of work to protect and restore peatbogs in the UK.

Environmental coalition steps in to help fund Hunterston Judicial Review

AndyBrace — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:42:00 +0100

A coalition of environmental charities has come together to offer their financial backing to the judicial review of the Hunterston proposal.

Hung parliament is historic opportunity for climate

AndyBrace — Fri, 07 May 2010 14:23:00 +0100

Action on climate change must not be the loser from a hung parliament

Put the spotlight on the environment this election

AndyBrace — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:25:00 +0100

Voters in Dumfries and Galloway are being offered the chance to ask the politicians vying to be their MP at the next election what they would do to tackle climate change.

Parties compete for top spot as Stafford's most climate friendly candidate

AndyBrace — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:44:00 +0100

The Oddfellows Hall in Stafford was packed to the brim last Thursday [22 April] when more than 100 local people came along to a Question Time event to find out where their parliamentary candidates were standing on climate and environmental issues.

Aberconwy is given the chance to Ask the climate question!

AndyBrace — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:19:00 +0100

Voters in Aberconwy are being offered the chance to ask the politicians vying to be their MP what they would do to tackle climate change.

Ask the climate question!

AndyBrace — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:13:00 +0100

Voters in Carmarthen West and Pembrokeshire South are being offered the chance to ask the politicians vying to be their MP, what they would do to tackle climate change.

Put the spotlight on climate action in Stafford this election

AndyBrace — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:49:00 +0100

Voters in Stafford are encouraged to come along to a Question Time event on Thursday 22 April at 7 pm at the Oddfellows Hall in Greengate Street, Stafford to ask their local parliamentary candidates what their policies will be on climate change if they win at this year's general election.

Aberconwy is given the chance to Ask the climate question

AndyBrace — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:52:00 +0100

Voters in Aberconwy are being offered the chance to ask the politicians vying to be their MP what they would do to tackle climate change.

Stafford, Ask the Climate Question!

AndyBrace — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:59:00 +0100

Voters in Stafford are offered the chance to ask the politicians vying to be their MP at the next election what they would do to tackle climate change and other environmental problems.

Put the spotlight on climate action this election

AndyBrace — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:36:00 +0100

Voters in Edgbaston, Harborne, Quinton and Bartley Green are encouraged to come along to a Question Time event on Thursday 8 April at 7 pm at St. Mary's Parish Centre in Harborne to ask their local parliamentary candidates what their policies will be on climate change if they win at this year's general election.

Glazed and Confused

AndyBrace — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:01 +0000

The RSPB is warning that thousands of birds will injure themselves in the forthcoming breeding season by striking windows in the heat of the chase fight off a rival and attacking their own reflected image in confusion.

Bright future for wave and tidal - but in the right place

AndyBrace — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:29:00 +0000

RSPB Scotland supports efforts by the Crown Estate and others to help deliver significant benefits from wave and tidal energy in the Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters. Wave and tidal energy has the potential to make a significant contribution towards our renewable energy targets, but must not put Scotland's marine environment at risk.

Ask the climate question - Manchester

AndyBrace — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:41:00 +0000

Voters are being offered the chance to ask politicians what they would do to tackle climate change and other environmental problems.

Ask the climate question in Birmingham Edgbaston!

AndyBrace — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:47:00 +0000

Voters in Edgbaston, Harborne, Quinton and Bartley Green are being offered the chance to ask the politicians vying to be their MP at the next election what they would do to tackle climate change and other environmental problems.

Cherish our Northern Irish 'rainforests'

AndyBrace — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:48:00 +0000

World Wetlands Day on 2 February celebrates one of our most valuable landscapes - our wetlands. From flood defence to providing drinking water and managing climate change, wetlands perform these life-giving services, when looked after properly.

RSPB backs Robin Hood tax campaign

AndyBrace — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:16:00 +0000

The RSPB is backing a campaign, launched today, for a Robin Hood Tax on banking. The tax would raise billions of pounds to help people and wildlife adapt to climate change, fight poverty, and enjoy the benefits of health and education worldwide.

Don't pull the plug on world's wetlands

AndyBrace — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0000

With the temperature rising, conservationists are reminding world leaders that looking after these fragile resources will be a vital part of the solution to combating climate change.

Fat lot of good

AndyBrace — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:01:00 +0000

The RSPB is warning that cooked turkey fat is extremely dangerous to birds. Many people put the leftover contents of Christmas dinner roasting tins outside, wrongly believing that it is as beneficial to birds as other fats like lard and suet. They pour the fat onto bird tables or mix it with seed thinking it will give birds energy and nutrients. But the wildlife charity is warning that it could actually kill them.

Talks on the future of our countryside

AndyBrace — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:43:00 +0000

The RSPB said today that 'joint action' is needed across Northern Ireland to react to the impacts of climate change and to ensure the countryside is managed sustainably for future generations.

Environmentalists welcome new EU agriculture chief

AndyBrace — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:01:00 +0000

As Europe gets a new agriculture commissioner, a coalition of environmental groups has launched a campaign to make the CAP (Common Agricultural Policy) work better for countryside wildlife.

Celebrating the Marine and Coastal Access Act

AndyBrace — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0000

A coalition of the UK's leading environmental groups has been celebrating the passing of the Marine and Coastal Access Act - and has laid down a challenge to ministers.

Wave of people from Birmingham and the Black Country flows to London for UK's biggest ever climate change march

AndyBrace — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:55:00 +0000

Hundreds of people of all ages from Birmingham will flow to London on 5 December to take part in a massive human wave to call on the UK Government for strong leadership on climate action ahead of crunch talks at the UN climate summit in Copenhagen.

Wave of people from Shropshire flows to London for UK's biggest ever climate change march

AndyBrace — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:41:00 +0000

Hundreds of people of all ages from Shropshire will flow to London on 5 December to take part in a massive human wave to call on the UK Government for strong leadership on climate action ahead of crunch talks at the UN climate summit in Copenhagen.

Wave of people from Staffordshire flows to London for UK's biggest ever climate change march

AndyBrace — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:08:00 +0000

Hundreds of people of all ages from Staffordshire will flow to London on 5 December to take part in a massive human wave to call on the UK Government for strong leadership on climate action ahead of crunch talks at the UN climate summit in Copenhagen.

Wave of people from Worcestershire and Herefordshire flows to London for UK's biggest ever climate change march

AndyBrace — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:03:00 +0000

Hundreds of people of all ages from Herefordshire and Worcestershire will flow to London on 5 December to take part in a massive human wave to call on the UK Government for strong leadership on climate action ahead of crunch talks at the UN climate summit in Copenhagen.

Wave of people from Warwickshire flows to London for UK's biggest ever climate change march

AndyBrace — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:58:00 +0000

Hundreds of people of all ages from Warwickshire will flow to London on 5 December to take part in a massive human wave to call on the UK Government for strong leadership on climate action ahead of crunch talks at the UN climate summit in Copenhagen.

Museum world tour takes off

AndyBrace — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:50:00 +0000

A new initiative by the RSPB at the newly opened Ulster Museum will take people on a whirlwind tour of conservation across the world. We may not have Ben Stiller, but RSPB's Jamie Johnston is the next best thing. He will talk crowds through the various environmental challenges that wildlife faces today by using the exhibits in the museum.

COACH AVAILABLE TO TAKE PEOPLE TO THE WAVE

AndyBrace — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:17:00 +0000

Coach seats are available to get people to The Wave climate rally in London on Saturday 5 December.

CLIMATE HEROES JOIN 'THE WAVE' FLOODING LONDON

AndyBrace — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:54:00 +0000

Wildlife lovers and climate heroes set to march in London to urge end to climate chaos...

Dump dirty coal and generate clean energy vision

AndyBrace — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:33:00 +0000

In its National Policy Statements on energy - published today - the Government fails to make it clear how we could rule out dirty coal for good.

Windfarm consent could seriously damage internationally protected habitat

AndyBrace — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:22:00 +0000

RSPB Scotland is extremely concerned at a decision to grant consent to a wind farm within a designated Special Protection Area (SPA) on the island of Lewis.

DONG-gone! - good news for the environment

AndyBrace — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:14:00 +0100

Danish firm confirms withdrawal from controversial coal scheme

Joy as climate vandal Kingsnorth is 'postponed'

AndyBrace — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:29:00 +0100

Power company E.On has announced it is to shelve plans for a new coal-fired power station in Kent for three years.

Upland birds face displacement threat from poorly sited wind turbines

AndyBrace — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:00:01 +0100

New bird study to help wind farm developers

Time to kick-start renewable energy revolution in Northern Ireland

AndyBrace — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:58:00 +0100

The Government's new energy plan must prepare Northern Ireland for a renewable energy revolution - that is the view of the RSPB as it responds to the Strategic Energy Framework published by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment (DETI).

Wonderful wonderful Copenhagen - RSPB welcomes Brown's decision to attend climate summit

AndyBrace — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:40:00 +0100

The RSPB has welcomed Prime Minister Gordon Brown's decision to attend the Copenhagen climate change summit.

Glaslyn ospreys have gone to hotter climes!

AndyBrace — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:52:00 +0100

The Glaslyn Osprey Date with Nature event in north Wales has finally closed its doors for the 6th season on a very wet and windy weekend.

A spoonful of sugar could help our bees

AndyBrace — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:01:00 +0100

A sweet drink, made from sugar and water, could give bees the energy boost they need.

RSPB sees hope in money for new Severn schemes

AndyBrace — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:50:00 +0100

Responding to the UK Government's Renewable Energy Strategy, RSPB Cymru welcomed the provision of £500K to fund development work on two tidal fence schemes and a tidal reef project.

Renewable energy revolution overdue

AndyBrace — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:59:00 +0100

A renewable energy revolution in the UK is long overdue - that is the view of the Campaign to Protect Rural England, National Trust and the RSPB as they respond to the Government's Renewable Energy Strategy.

Climate Change - failure is not an option

AndyBrace — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:34:00 +0100

RSPB Cymru welcomes the Welsh Assembly Government's Climate Change Programme of Action, launched today by Jane Davidson, Minster for the Environment, Sustainability and Housing.

Let us hear the truth about climate change

AndyBrace — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:02:00 +0100

Today's launch of the UK Climate Impact Programme (UKCP09) report was a missed opportunity for the Government to come clean about the real consequences of climate change.

Think Nature!

AndyBrace — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:00:01 +0100

The UK is failing to halt the decline of its natural environment according to a new report from the RSPB. The report measured the performance of the different UK Governments against their own targets for protecting wildlife and tackling climate change. It found that, while some are doing better than others, all are struggling to make real progress. This is despite increasing evidence of the value of the natural world to people.

Stronger protection for marine wildlife, RSPB urges minister

AndyBrace — Wed, 13 May 2009 16:56:00 +0100

Environment minister Huw Irranca-Davies has been addressing lobbyists from a powerful coalition of conservation groups, including the RSPB, calling for a brave and strong Marine Bill.

The planet needs your vote!

AndyBrace — Thu, 07 May 2009 10:46:00 +0100

Does climate change worry you? Do you want to make your views clear and vote to stop global warming? Join Stop Climate Chaos (SCC) Cymru for a public question and answer meeting at Swansea Environment Centre on Tuesday 12 May from 7.30pm.

Wind of change at RSPB Rainham Marshes

AndyBrace — Fri, 01 May 2009 11:51:00 +0100

RSPB Rainham Marshes came a step closer to becoming carbon neutral this week after the charity installed a 15kW wind turbine at the reserve.

Help wildlife, help ourselves as climate changes

AndyBrace — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:22:00 +0100

Government climate change adaptation measures must consider natural solutions

Darling's green measures fail to convince

AndyBrace — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:00:00 +0100

Measures to tackle climate change announced in today's Budget fall far short of the radical action required.

UK'S largest climate change coalition piles pressure on Miliband

AndyBrace — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:22:00 +0100

Representatives of the UK's largest coalition dedicated to stopping climate change visited the Department of Energy and Climate Change to demand the UK Government say no to new dirty coal plants and instead deliver renewable energy on a mass scale.

Climate change makes migrations longer

AndyBrace — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:40:00 +0100

Bird migrations are likely to get longer according to the first ever study of the potential impacts of climate change on the breeding and winter ranges of migrant birds.

Warmer weather pummels plovers

AndyBrace — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:01 +0000

Daddy long legs affected by climate change

Wales can have wind power and wildlife

AndyBrace — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:20:00 +0000

The UK, and Wales, can greatly increase the number of onshore wind farms built without trashing wildlife.

UK can have wind power and wildlife

AndyBrace — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:06:00 +0000

The UK could greatly increase the number of onshore wind farms it builds without trashing wildlife.

Funding gap for environmental schemes must be filled

AndyBrace — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:21:00 +0000

RSPB Cymru has today called for an additional £30 million to be found for agri-environment schemes to have a hope of meeting the Assembly Government's targets (1) on climate change and wildlife recovery.

Record-breaking year for school wildlife survey

AndyBrace — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:08:00 +0000

The number of children and teachers taking part in the RSPB's Big Schools' Birdwatch almost doubled this year, making 2009 a record-breaker. Almost 90,000 schoolchildren and teachers from over 2,000 schools watched the birds in their school grounds between 19-30 January, inspiring children about the nature outside their classroom windows.

Climate changing wildlife now

AndyBrace — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:29:00 +0000

Climate change is already having a detectable impact on birds across Europe, say a group of scientists publishing their findings to create the world's first indicator of the climate change impacts on wildlife at a continental scale.

Climate change affecting Wales's birds now

AndyBrace — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:16:00 +0000

Climate change is already having a detectable impact on certain species struggling to survive in Wales.

Greener working is the future - RSPB Cymru's response to the consultation on a Green Jobs strategy for Wales

AndyBrace — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:25:00 +0000

RSPB Cymru has welcomed the Assembly Government's consultation paper on its Green Jobs strategy for Wales. The paper aims to achieve greater efficiency of the country's use of scarce global resources; carbon reduction; and reduced environmental impact.

RSPB says we must make space for nature as climate change grips Northern Ireland

AndyBrace — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:41:00 +0000

The RSPB has today warned the Assembly that unless urgent action is taken to help Northern Ireland's wildlife adapt to a changing climate, many of our natural treasures could be lost forever.

Bright future for offshore wind - but in the right place.

AndyBrace — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:49:00 +0000

Valuable energy developments mustn't put environment at risk

Welcome for Western Isles renewables report

AndyBrace — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:22:00 +0000

Energy potential can be unlocked without harming the environment.

Welcome wave power for Lewis

AndyBrace — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:04:00 +0000

Environmentally sensitive renewable project gets the go-ahead

Carbon calling

AndyBrace — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:41:00 +0000

Commenting on Conservative plans for a low-carbon Britain, Martin Harper, Head of Sustainable Development at the RSPB, said: "The Conservatives' plans for a green revolution are a welcome relief after yesterday's grim announcement on Heathrow. But they will need resolve and ammunition to make them real.

On a climate mission

AndyBrace — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:51:00 +0000

This week, climate experts from 192 countries have descended on Poznan, a frostbitten industrial city in Poland. Our head of climate change policy, Ruth Davis, has joined the fray...

Sensible decision needed on potentially damaging wind farm

AndyBrace — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:04:00 +0000

Scottish Ministers to decide whether a controversial wind farm can go ahead.

Severn reef better than a barrage

AndyBrace — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:01 +0000

A new tidal power scheme could safeguard wildlife and generate more clean energy from the Severn Estuary than a 10-mile barrage, a report says.

Local politicians to be quizzed on plans for green energy

AndyBrace — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:35:00 +0000

The public has the chance to ask local politicians their burning questions about climate change and energy.

IT'S A QUESTION OF ENERGY

AndyBrace — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:57:00 +0000

Is coal a burning issue for you? Do windfarms leave you deflated? Is the tide out for a Severn barrage? Join the Stop Climate Chaos coalition for an evening of questions and debate at Cardiff University from 6.30 pm on Monday 17 November.

Warriors take action to the coal face

AndyBrace — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:03:00 +0000

Energy company E.On has today been warned of mass opposition to new coal-fired power stations unless their emissions can be stored safely.

RTPI and RSPB NI call for submissions to Sustainable Planning Awards 2009

AndyBrace — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:45:00 +0100

Are you the proud owner of a home, workplace or other building that has considered wildlife, sustainable transport or green energy issues during its planning, development and construction? Did you consult with local communities and take into account rural and local needs during the development of your building? If so, then the RTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute)NI Branch and RSPB NI want to hear from you.

Chance to quiz MPs on energy issues

AndyBrace — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:12:00 +0100

Bristol and Somerset residents are being offered the chance to quiz South West MPs on energy issues and climate change at an event being hosted by the RSPB and Oxfam.

Time to act tough on climate change

AndyBrace — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:02:00 +0100

The Government can become the world's climate change leader if it accepts the recommendation to cut emissions by 80 per cent by 2050.