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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth

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Campaigning for a healthy and eco-friendly future for people in Richmond and Twickenham and beyond. Check out our guide to sustainable living in Richmond Borough here: greenrichmond.org.uk

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HACAN @hacan1.bsky.social · 2h
Clearly this is unfair. It's surprising that other high emitting industries aren't up in arms about having to shoulder more of the carbon reduction burden while #aviation doesn't pull its weight. Perhaps because most of their CEOs are frequent flyers themselves like many wealthy people?
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
If you have ever wondered how Richmond can build greater resilience to flooding, drought, extreme heat and weather, then this free event on 14th October will hopefully provide some answers richmond.gov.uk/news/news_se...
richmond.gov.uk
Hear about how resilient Richmond upon Thames is to the changing climate - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
On Wednesday 14 October, join us for a special Richmond Sustainability Forum exploring what climate resilience means for our borough and local communities.
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Hopefully @andyburnham.bsky.social will let the democratically elected Mayor of London decide.
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Oh please! We're hurtling towards #climate Armageddon & MPs are wasting time trying to figure out why we don't win Eurovision. It beggars belief! www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/ar...
bbc.co.uk
Why is the UK so bad at Eurovision? Top politicians want answers
The UK has struggled at Eurovision for years. Now Members of Parliament want to know if song choices, performances or the way acts are selected are to blame. Find out about the plan and the last time ...
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HACAN @hacan1.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Hoping Labour MPs are in listening mode because if they examine the facts they will realise that expanding #Heathrow just doesn't make sense on so many criteria.
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Richmond station was in the top 10 worst stations in the UK for bike theft last year. The new bike hub clearly needs better security. Details here plus how to protect your bike www.cycleplan.co.uk/blog/britain...
cycleplan.co.uk
Britain's Worst Railway Stations for Bike Theft
Which UK train stations have the highest bike theft rates? Cycleplan analysed British Transport Police data to reveal the hotspots and where theft is falling.
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Yes - he says "The climate crisis is not a distant threat. It is here and with us now" & that he's committed to the UK's climate goals. But then he appears to be gearing up for airport expansion & allowing #Jackdaw & #Rosebank oil fields to go ahead, if rumours are to be believed. #Greenwashing.
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Apart from threatening the extinction of humanity, hogging all the water & guzzling electricity, what's wrong with data centres? Well it turns out they are also driving growth in #PFAS forever chemicals production. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
theguardian.com
‘Tidal wave’ of Pfas being launched to satisfy AI industry, campaigners warn
Big manufacturers planning to produce more of the forever chemicals to meet demand from datacentres
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
If the government is hoping we won't notice this - you know what to do. Please share widely. Any decision to allow airport expansion relies heavily on mythical green aviation technologies becoming reality #ClimateChaos #NoAirportExpansion #Don'tGrowHeathrow.
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Richmond cargo bike fair on now in Richmond station car park.
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Testing has found nitrates (likely from sewage) at 5x natural levels & phosphates at 10x in the River #Thames. It's time for the clean water bill to be enacted & for #ThamesWater to clean up its act (and our river!). richmond.nub.news/news/local-n...
richmond.nub.news
Thames water quality sparks concern as Richmond Park MP joins nationwide WaterBlitz
Earthwatch's largest WaterBlitz begins with MP Sarah Olney testing Thames water in Kingston.
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Oh please! We're hurtling towards #climate Armageddon & MPs are wasting time trying to figure out why we don't win Eurovision. It beggars belief! www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/ar...
bbc.co.uk
Why is the UK so bad at Eurovision? Top politicians want answers
The UK has struggled at Eurovision for years. Now Members of Parliament want to know if song choices, performances or the way acts are selected are to blame. Find out about the plan and the last time ...
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
It's hard to believe that anyone could oppose action to prevent 144m deaths and enable us all to breathe healthier air. So, politicians, let's just crack on with the suggested actions please. And don't let the #lobbyists get in the way.
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
So true. Another example of how aircraft noise can impact negatively on small businesses for miles around the airport.
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Would you like to breathe cleaner air? Our friends at @mumsforlungs.bsky.social have a simple way to send a physical post card to @andyburnham.bsky.social asking for a #CleanAirAct. mumsforlungs.justpost.cards
mumsforlungs.justpost.cards
Prime Minister Burnham: we need clean air now!
Andy Burnham is our new Prime Minister, and he has the opportunity to deliver a new Clean Air Act that protects the health of everyone. Send him a postcard today and ask him to make clean air a priori...
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HACAN @hacan1.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Any decision to allow #Heathrow expansion would mean waving goodbye to the UK's climate credibility. Relying on unproven & expensive mitigations would push up flight costs & choke off the very demand that expansion is supposed to meet. Well said @thecccuk.bsky.social www.ft.com/content/a8cd...
ft.com
Heathrow expansion incompatible with climate goals, UK government advisers warn
New runway would emit as much CO₂ as the city of Birmingham, says independent Climate Change Committee
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The Government requested advice from @thecccuk.bsky.social on #Heathrow expansion & their response was clear. It's hard to see how the government could ignore it without abandoning any pretence of caring about #ClimateChange www.theccc.org.uk/2026/09/16/g...
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Free guided walk in Ham - Sunday 27th. Tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/do-somethi...
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Do Something Green Sept 2026 - River Walk
Our September Event will be a River Walk in Ham, to coincide with World Rivers Day on 27th September.
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
We don't often share fundraisers. There are so many good environmental causes out there needing money. But it would be a tragedy if @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social failed to reach their £30m target to buy & rewild the Rothbury Estate after getting to £27m+. www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/roth...
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Donate to Secure The Rothbury Estate | The Wildlife Trusts
Stretching over 3,800 hectares, the Rothbury Estate in Northumberland is abundant with opportunity. It’s the largest continuous area of land to appear on the market in 50 years. Its sale creates a uni...
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Powerful stats simply stated show that we can afford #NetZero and why we can't afford not to.
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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
From seeing animals on your doorstep, to embarking on wilderness expeditions, our experts will delve into why you may not need to fly to have incredible wildlife experiences. 7pm, Thurs 24th Sept. Get your free tickets now: tickettailor.com/events/flightfreeuk/2233645
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
If you live in South West London, would like to take action on local environmental issues & don't have much time, then our 2 minute action tool is for you. Sign up & we'll suggest simple online actions that can be done in 2 minutes. Never more than once a week. actionnetwork.org/forms/join-2...
actionnetwork.org
Join 2 Minute Actions
Are you concerned about the environment? Do you live in the Richmond upon Thames? Don't have much time? Then this is for you! 2 Minute Actions has been set up to send out a maximum of one action ever...
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
You could add us too - @rtfoe.bsky.social doesn't want expansion either!
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
If you are wondering about #retrofitting your home, or already planning a project - this seminar next week sounds interesting. Register here: tinyurl.com/59s4mucp
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
We don't need AI to destroy humanity - we're doing a pretty good job of it on our own! We're hurtling towards disaster whilst carrying on with business as usual as if nothing was up.
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
There's only one thing worse than a government that doesn't consult it's citizens. That's a government that "consults" when it's actually already made up it's mind but is pretending to be interested in our views in order to try to avoid a judicial challenge! That makes a sham of democracy.
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Great turn out today at the Westminster protest today against aviation expansion which a number of our members joined. Hope the MPs were listening. #Don'tGrowHeathrow #No3rdRunway #NoAirportExpansion
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Good to see @friends-earth.bsky.social making the fight against airport expansion of of their big campaigns. Without a functioning, healthy planet there will be no profits. #Don'tGrowHeathrow #No3rdRunway action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/sto...
action.friendsoftheearth.uk
Tell John Healey: don’t put plane profits before planet
The UK government has backed airport expansion while we're in a climate emergency. Expanding airports like Heathrow won’t do much, if anything, for the communities that need growth the most. Instead, ...
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Reading this list of small local groups taking action on #climate & #biodiversity made us realise how lucky we are to live in a Borough where so many people are making a difference & where the Council helps to fund projects. #SmallActionsAddUp: www.richmond.gov.uk/news/press_o...
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
This is the problem in lots of London suburbs. Patches of great active travel routes spoilt because they don't connect up. Yet if they were better linked it could inspire a massive rise in cycling. Good luck with your campaign @wandsworthcycling.bsky.social
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Yet one more reason, to add to the long list of others, why Thames Water's DRA scheme would be really bad for Ham, Kingston and Richmond residents richmond.nub.news/news/local-n...
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Wastewater scheme threatens popular Kingston Parkrun
Concerns arise over Kingston Parkrun's future due to Thames Water's wastewater plan in Teddington.
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HACAN @hacan1.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
@mayoroflondon.bsky.social knows that expanding #Heathrow would be bad for London. If @andyburnham.bsky.social really wants to devolve more powers then he could start by listening to London's elected representatives' vehement opposition to expansion. #No3rdRunway #Don'tGrowHeathrow
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HACAN @hacan1.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
They also point out that "The government is ignoring the impact of non-CO2 pollution. In addition to warming caused by carbon emissions, global heating from airplane contrails increases the negative impact from flying by another two- or three-fold" & explain why we should be sceptical of #SAF.
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Timely research from @friends-earth.bsky.social & @tyndallcentre.bsky.social explaining why expanding #Heathrow is a crazy idea. "There’s no scenario where a new third runway can be in line with the emissions cuts needed to stay within the UK’s carbon budgets". friendsoftheearth.uk/climate/how-...
friendsoftheearth.uk
How Heathrow airport expansion risks UK climate targets | Friends of the Earth
The UK government must reject plans for a third runway at Heathrow to meet legally binding climate targets.
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HACAN @hacan1.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
#Heathrow claims expansion would create jobs. But it risks crowding out other jobs as local businesses are unable to compete with them for staff & premises. The dangers of a local jobs monoculture were clearly exposed by Covid, with areas around the airport particularly badly hit. #No3rdRunway
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Great to see #Richmond being picked as one of the hubs for 20th September's #LondonCyclingFestival. There will be guided rides and a big #cargobike fair. lcc.org.uk/london-cycli...
lcc.org.uk
London Cycling Festival
The London Cycling Festival, supported by Lime and Voi, is returning this September! Find out what events are coming to your borough...
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Joanna @joannawa.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Vast data centres are using up massive amounts of resources and disrupting local communities. And the government doesn’t have a plan for how to deal with them. Tell the government to get a grip on data centres. @friends-earth.bsky.social foe.uk/38h0y
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Stop data centres draining our precious resources
Add my name Data centres are springing up all over the UK – using massive amounts of electricity and, in many cases, huge amounts of water. The UK is already facing water shortages, high energy demand...
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Is anyone who lives in this area (see map but basically Richmond, Kew, North Sheen & part of Mortlake) interested in having a wildlife camera in your garden for 3 weeks to see if there are #hedgehogs as part of a ZSL project? If so please email Jennie on 6c65q441h@mozmail.com for more details.
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Thanks to local councils for taking a stand. Hoping the government listens.
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The Government is promising a Clean Water bill soon. You can tell them you want it to be robust and not watered down by corporate lobbying by signing @friends-earth.bsky.social 's petition here: action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/mak...
action.friendsoftheearth.uk
Make 2026 the year polluters clean up their act
Sign the petition 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 ...
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Last few hours to response to the #Heathrow expansion consultation (closes 11.59 tonight). You can take action in a couple of minutes here: actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...
actionnetwork.org
Stop Heathrow’s climate-wrecking third runway
Respond to the government's consultation and say no to a third runway at Heathrow in just a few minutes with Richmond & Twickenham Friends of the Earth's handy template.
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Why politicians, economists and bankers should care about #climate change. It's not just bad for us and the planet, it's really bad for the economy too www.triodos.co.uk/articles/202...
triodos.co.uk
Is the hot weather cooking our economy?
Impact of heatwaves & the climate crisis on our economy
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Reminder - you can respond in a few minutes here: actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...
actionnetwork.org
Stop Heathrow’s climate-wrecking third runway
Respond to the government's consultation and say no to a third runway at Heathrow in just a few minutes with Richmond & Twickenham Friends of the Earth's handy template.
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Levels of Pfos (a toxic forever chemical & suspected carcinogen) rose to 13x legal limits during #ThamesWater pilot for it's proposed £500m Teddington direct river abstraction scheme. www.theguardian.com/environment/... Still time to sign petition against it petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
theguardian.com
‘Forever chemicals’ surge during pilot of Thames Water plan to combat drought
Exclusive: utility company wants to draw off tens of millions of litres of water a day from Thames and replace it with treated effluent
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
If #Heathrow expands it would mean at least 30,000 more parking spaces at the airport. That's a huge number of extra traffic generated to clog up West London's roads. #congestion #pollution #Don'tGrowHeathrow Consultation closes 1st Sept - respond quickly here: actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...
actionnetwork.org
Stop Heathrow’s climate-wrecking third runway
Respond to the government's consultation and say no to a third runway at Heathrow in just a few minutes with Richmond & Twickenham Friends of the Earth's handy template.
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
We enjoyed this..
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
If you missed our screening of the thought provoking #NationalEmergencyBriefing film, there's another chance to catch it coming up in Hampton on 1st October. Details here: richmond.gov.uk/news/news_au...
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
It's good to see the debate starting to shift from 'what do we do when there's not enough #renewables generation' to 'how can we generate and store more'. If only we could switch some of the #nuclear power budget to developing storage instead #solar #windpower
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Well done @chrisgpackham.bsky.social & the team from @nebriefing.bsky.social. Their petition for a televised briefing on #climate & #nature risk hasn't only reached the 100k needed for a Parliamentary debate but carried on to reach 113k & counting. Sign here: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
We would second this. Always interesting, helpful and thought provoking.
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