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Danica Priest

@danicapriest.bsky.social
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Marathon runner turned environmental campaigner trying to save Bristol’s biodiversity. 🌶️ opinions are my own #BeserkForDormice #SaveYewTreeFarm #WesternSlopes #Goodgym

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Danica Priest @danicapriest.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Anyone know why Natural England deleted their EDP consultation video? It’s still on Facebook but they deleted it on linkedin and Twitter. Did they delete it because they realised encouraging feedback was a bad idea since everyone hates it? Was the background music not jazzy enough?? I need answers!!
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Danica Priest @danicapriest.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
It’s been a lot of hard work but my first dahlia blooms are amazing 🥰
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Danica Priest @danicapriest.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Out with the Old in with the Newt! Here’s a great article on how @andyburnham.bsky.social can save protected species. Will he listen and learn from Starmer’s mistakes? ⬇️ spacefornature.substack.com/p/out-with-t...
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Out with the Old, in with the Newt
How Burnham can do Better for Protected Species
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Danica Priest @danicapriest.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Is this the worst merch ever? The usual suspects have come out with an anti-newt, anti-nature clothing line and it’s as cringy as you can imagine. Here I give it the roasting it deserves ⬇️
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Danica Priest @danicapriest.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
The BS13 bat walk & talk last night was packed!! It was standing room only & kids were sitting on the floor! I couldn’t believe how popular it was. There were people from all ages excited to learn more about bats!! 🦇 politicians take note 🖊️nature is more popular than you think!
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Zero Hour: the campaign for climate and nature @zero-hour.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
🚨 Nature loss isn't just an environmental crisis: it's a national security issue. 🌿 On 3 September, MPs will debate UK intelligence experts' warning on the threat of ecosystem collapse. ✍️ Write to your MP and urge them to speak at the debate: zerohour.uk/nsa-debate
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Write to your MP about the National Security Assessment
The Gov's latest national security assessment makes one thing clear: nature is not separate from national security, it underpins it. Act now.
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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
#NaturesRights are an essential foundation for a healthy, secure future - from the debate on my bill today hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2026-0...
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Rob Ashwell @cyclistandstats.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Absolutely. I knew very little about them before my (very unfinished) PhD on conservation genetics of the lesser horseshoe. But so important and so incredible. Also crucial for tequila (well cactus pollination), if that helps persuade anyone still not persuaded by the stunning photos.
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Danica Priest @danicapriest.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
The centre for policy studies is infamously opaque with its funding but Onward who co-wrote the report this article is about is clear about their donors and it’s exactly who you think, Amazon, property investors, fossil fuel companies and more ⬇️ open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
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Guess who bankrolls the Tory think tank advocating for coal?
Onward's funders include BP, Shell, weapons manufacturers, a vaping business and Len Blavatnik, a billionaire who made a fortune in post-Soviet Russia
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thornbury.bsky.social @thornbury.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
George nails it again: Crucial to the government’s war on nature is the “cauldron principle”. If a species is to be blamed for “holding up development”, it must be one you might find in a witch’s cauldron. ... They are bats, newts, snails and spiders. www.monbiot.com/2025/10/22/t...
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The Cauldron Principle
The government is trying to set us against our ecosystems. We must resist this Trumpian gambit.
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Rob Ashwell @cyclistandstats.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
But bats are incredible and utterly lush. How can anyone not find the long eared bats some of the cutest species on the planet.
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Danica Priest @danicapriest.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
We need to talk about poor journalism and blatant misinformation. Tom Howard published this article in The Times today with the rage bait title ‘Scrap newt and bat rules to ease London housing crisis ministers told’ which is more than just bad journalism, it’s actually an embarrassing mistake🧵
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David Veevers @davidveevers.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
I'm getting so very tired of doing this every time these pundits do their whole 'I had a world class education, but maybe you shouldn't?' spiel: James Marriot studied English Literature at Oxford.
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Kevin Dale 🍃💚🍃 @explorerdale.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Current house building targets were always DOOMED TO FAIL 🧐The established market house-building model of the last 2 DECADES (overseen by successive Tory & Labour governments) has been PROVEN TO FAIL, over and over again. So WHY do we keep trying the same model and not have a complete re-think? 🤷‍♂️
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Danica Priest @danicapriest.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Are Dartmoor Ponies really going to die? I spent the past few days getting to the bottom of the pony cull issue. I’ve done a ridiculous amount of research and looked at all sides while reviewing current legislation changes. Here’s what I found⬇️ open.substack.com/pub/danicapr...
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We Need to Save the Ponies but it’s Not What You Think
The Real Truth About the ‘Pony Cull’, Natural England and the government’s plan to kill the wildlife you care about.
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Rick B @rickburgess.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Superb journalism, that puts the legacy media political class to shame (not least for spreading the false stories, ahem The Times & Robert Jenrick) and gets across details of what the real problems are.
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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
#NaturesRights - a nice explanation of my Bill (2nd reading July 3) in @lrb.co.uk from @jayowens.bsky.social "Nature’s rights are self-evident and ecosystems are our partners in the project of being alive on earth, not our property" www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2026/ju...
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Jay Owens | Rights for Gods
Britain’s waterways are filthy and flowing with sewage, as well as fertiliser and pesticide pollution, thousands of...
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Ms M 💚🌱💙🦊🌳🦔🌸🐞🧶♾️ @themorganic.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Very important piece about nature conservation & how new planning regs risk threatening species. I feel very strongly about this, as someone who bought a home BECAUSE of the net-gain for nature conditions attached. danicapriest.substack.com/p/we-need-to... @bengoldsborough.bsky.social
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We Need to Save the Ponies but it’s Not What You Think
The Real Truth About the ‘Pony Cull’, Natural England and the government’s plan to kill the wildlife you care about.
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Danica Priest @danicapriest.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Are Dartmoor Ponies really going to die? I spent the past few days getting to the bottom of the pony cull issue. I’ve done a ridiculous amount of research and looked at all sides while reviewing current legislation changes. Here’s what I found⬇️ open.substack.com/pub/danicapr...
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We Need to Save the Ponies but it’s Not What You Think
The Real Truth About the ‘Pony Cull’, Natural England and the government’s plan to kill the wildlife you care about.
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Danica Priest @danicapriest.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
I got my FOI back from the department of energy and net zero surrounding the procurement of the Fingleton Review after the ICO had to get involved. The delay must’ve been down to a fire at the virtual black square factory... Definitely not hiding anything… 🙄
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Danica Priest @danicapriest.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Exactly this. I became a campaigner to stop a designated site of nature conservation interest from destruction in my community in Knowle West Bristol. I was renting a tiny one bed flat with no green space but being called an elitist nimby by millionaire politicians with massive gardens.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
This is exactly what we have been warning about. But oh no, anyone who objects to the changes is a selfish, privileged nimby, a zealot, a blocker, an elitist. Let's trash the lives of England's poorest communities, and smear anyone who complains. Thanks Keir. 🧵 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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England’s poorest areas face deepest cuts to green space under planning law changes, report finds
Exclusive: New loopholes for developers will exacerbate extreme disparities across country, charity coalition warns
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Ian Boudreau @ianboudreau.com · 04/06/2026
A year ago: We're building data centers everywhere to run you out of your job and double your power bill. It's so you can look at fake videos of talking dogs on your phone Now: Why are people so hostile about the data centers
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Nick Holmes @thehandlab.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Petition: Hold a UK-wide briefing on #climate & #nature risks The UK faces growing risks from climate & nature breakdown: extreme weather, economic disruption, national security. Government should hold an emergency briefing from leading experts. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
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Petition: Hold a UK-wide briefing on climate and nature risks
The UK faces growing risks from climate and nature breakdown - from extreme weather to economic disruption and national security threats. Yet the public has never been given a clear national briefing ...
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Danica Priest @danicapriest.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
We already know who won the local elections today… it’s nature! We are witnessing the death of ‘Build, baby build’ but will a massive loss tonight push Labour to finally ditch their anti-nature policies? Here are my thoughts ⬇️ open.substack.com/pub/danicapr...
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Nature has Already Won the Local Elections
‘Build, Baby Build’ is dead. Will Labour learn from this?
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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 06/05/2026
Glyphosate usage is back in the news, especially pre harvest spraying of wheat. The @thesoilassociation.bsky.social have concerns over human health as breads & cereals may be tainted. Others have environmental concerns as we previously reported...
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Devastating songbird decline: is an Essex council really responsible?
With the huge decline in songbirds, the dawn chorus is now led by seagulls and pigeons in Southend. Is glyphosate to blame?
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The Canary @thecanaryuk.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
The British press is smearing @zackpolanski.bsky.social as an antisemite while simultaneously depicting him in racist propaganda cartoons By @willem-moore.bsky.social www.thecanary.co/trending/202...
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Telegraph latest rag to do antisemitic Polanski cartoon
The British press is smearing Zack Polanski as an antisemite while simultaneously depicting him in racist propaganda cartoons
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Danica Priest @danicapriest.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Another lovely morning volunteering at my local nature reserve, Manor Woods Valley, keeping the scrub growth from growing over the wildflower meadows and the orchard.
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Fiona Harvey @fionaharvey.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Collapse of globally important ecosystems threatens UK, spy chiefs warn. Podcast here: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The security report the UK government doesn’t want you to see – podcast
Fiona Harvey tells Nosheen Iqbal why the climate crisis is a threat to national security
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Danica Priest @danicapriest.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Thanks Bristol 24/7 for coming to the ‘Fish Disco’ and writing this article. It was such a fun afternoon. The day of action for nature had thousands of people joining over 200 events all over the country. I hope politicians are paying attention! #VoteForNature www.bristol247.com/climate/news...
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Silent 'fish disco' marks day of action for nature, parks and green spaces
A silent disco with a twist took place on College Green
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Danica Priest @danicapriest.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Thank you to everyone who attended the Day of Action for nature Fish Disco today!! We ended up extending it for over an hour it was a huge success!! It was so nice to see everyone having fun. 🐟🕺🏻🪩#VoteForNature #DayOfAction
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Danica Priest @danicapriest.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Silent disco has been delivered so we are all ready for tomorrow’s Fish Disco! 🕺🏻 🪩🐟 I can’t wait to dance for nature protections with you all. If this is your first time hearing about this it’s not too late to join us! tinyurl.com/FishDiscoBri...
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Danica Priest @danicapriest.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
This Saturday!! The national day of action for nature silent disco in Bristol! A free fun way to protest to save wildlife and green spaces! Sign up here: tinyurl.com/FishDiscoBri...
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Danica Priest @danicapriest.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
This Saturday!! The national day of action for nature silent disco in Bristol! A free fun way to protest to save wildlife and green spaces! Sign up here: tinyurl.com/FishDiscoBri...
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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
In 2024, as @greenparty.org.uk co-leader and newly elected MP I pushed for rent controls to be included in the Renters’ Rights Bill, but Labour wouldn’t listen. This Saturday, I’ll join thousands of tenants, and 50+ unions and grassroots groups, to demand rent controls now.
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Danica Priest @danicapriest.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
1 week to go!! Are your green spaces at risk of development? Fight back at our ‘Fish Disco’ in Bristol! It’s part of the National day of action for nature on April 18th. Send a message to politicians and have fun doing it! 🐟🪩🕺🏻 tinyurl.com/FishDiscoBri...
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Nova @nnnova.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
#FOFriday and it’s time. I finished my not-so-mini minibeast, the Roly Poly Pillbug! It’s huge. It’s soft. It rolls up and becomes a cushion. It’s perfect 🤩 🧶 #Knitting
My hand holding a giant pill bug/wood louse knit out of green/blue gradient yarn. It has blue antennae, 14 blue to green legs and the  shell fades from light green to blue to blue green. In the background is a blurry garden.The Pillbug in its rolled up form. It has a button on its head and a loop at its tail so it stays rolled. It is sitting on a woven rug.
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Danica Priest @danicapriest.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Are you tired of this government’s relentless destruction of nature? Come to our National day of action for nature ‘Fish Disco’ on April 18th at 3pm outside Bristol city council house. Send a message to politicians and have fun doing it! 🐟🪩🕺🏻 tinyurl.com/FishDiscoBri...
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Danica Priest @danicapriest.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
The major flaw in Labour’s wildlife plans everyone’s ignoring- explained in 30 seconds through the Backstreet Boys 🦫🦗💚🐸
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Danica Priest @danicapriest.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Why do Ukrainian oligarchs support Nikol Pashinyan? The Prime Minister of Armenia received 20 million euros from Ukrainian oligarchs.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Stella Creasy in today's Guardian trying Labours new tactic. Its to keep comparing me and the Green Party to Tommy Robinson. It's offensive, inaccurate and doomed to fail. Labour really are cooked.
For instance Zack Polanski publically questioned where I was a "patriot" whilst Tommy Robinson called me a "traitor"
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Danica Priest @danicapriest.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Are your green spaces at risk of development? Fight back at our ‘Fish Disco’ in Bristol! It’s part of the National day of action for nature on April 18th. Send a message to politicians and have fun doing it! 🐟🪩🕺🏻 Sign up for free here⬇️ tinyurl.com/FishDiscoBri...
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James Bullock @jmbecologist.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Good to see this road verge in my town with abundant vegetation & flowers providing vital resources for invertebrates Let’s hope it is left unmown!
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Chris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Penrhos Nature Reserve is under threat . @save-achubpenrhos.bsky.social But Harri (12) and Zach (11) are raising money to protect it from development . They’re walking 20 miles and selling cakes ! You can donate here www.gofundme.com/f/please-hel...
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Danica Priest @danicapriest.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Why Fish Disco? The ‘Fish disco’ is the mocking nickname given to an acoustic fish deterrent at a nuclear plant. It’s used by corporate lobbyists to justify removing environmental protections so we are reclaiming it! Join us in Bristol April 18th! tinyurl.com/FishDiscoBri...
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Danica Priest @danicapriest.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Tired of this government’s relentless destruction of nature? Here’s how you can something about it! Come to our National day of action for nature ‘Fish Disco’ on April 18th at 3pm outside Bristol city council house. Send a message to politicians and have fun doing it! tinyurl.com/FishDiscoBri...
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Danica Priest @danicapriest.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Happy Easter! 🐣 🐰 🌷
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Danica Priest @danicapriest.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
2 weeks to go until the national day of action for nature Fish Disco!! Have you signed up yet? This is your chance to show our government that people care about nature and want it saved! 🌳💪🐸🦇🪩🐝 Sign up for free here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-d...
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National Day of Action for Nature Fish Disco
Get ready to dance for nature's fishies at the National Day of Action for Nature Fish Disco—fun, beats, and waves!
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