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A network of groups and individuals in Hackney committed to environmental protection and social justice.

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Sustainable Hackney @sustainhackney.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Just announced! After film screening of 'The Conspiracists' Liz Pendleton (chair) @lizpendleton @media_revolution in conversation with Liz Smith film (director) liz-smith.com 18 September 2026, 7–9.30, doors 6.30 St Paul’s Church, 184 Stoke Newington Rd, N16 7UY www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-conspi...
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The Conspiracists
Four years ago, writer Noelle Cook and Liz Smith, film director set off on a road trip across America with Yvonne and her ‘patriot’ friends
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Good news! Ministers have finally given green light to new #NaturalHistory GCSE. We’ve campaigned so long for this! Big hats off to tireless advocate Mary Colwell 🙌 Now our young people will have a chance to get to know & love the natural world, to feel awe & wonder, & gain skills to protect it 🌷🌳🦡
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Natural history GCSE to teach teenagers to plant wildflower-friendly gardens
Long-awaited course to examine human effects on natural world and explore everyday ways to aid biodiversity
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Save Lea Marshes @saveleamarshes.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
We need to rewild 30% of the planet to restore nature & protect our wildlife, but Britain is falling behind. So we've signed this new petition calling on one of our biggest landowners - the Church of England - to rewild its land. Join us? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/he...
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Help save nature by rewilding the Church’s massive landholdings!
We need to rewild 30% of the planet to restore nature & protect our wildlife, but Britain is falling behind. So I've signed this new petition calling on one of our biggest landowners - the Church ...
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WATERSHED Investigations @watershed-i.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
42% of UK garden space has been paved over & that's building urban heat, robbing wildlife of homes + surging runoff into drains, increasing flood risk + sewage discharge. De-pave Your Garden says even just using planting strips on your drive can make a huge difference. share.google/Dkb3FOi35hqp...
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How the trend for turning front gardens into driveways is adding to night-time heat
There’s a growing trend to pave over front gardens.
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Save Lea Marshes @saveleamarshes.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
A massive plastic pellet spill is threatening North Sea wildlife 🌊 Coastal communities are stepping up, but we need action. Join us and ask @andyburnham.bsky.social to launch an emergency response & hold polluters accountable! 🚨 #NurdleSpill #StopPollution foe.uk/ifbbe
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Tell Andy Burnham: Save the North Sea from plastic pellet disaster
One of the UK's biggest spills of plastic pellets (or “nurdles”) is flooding the North East’s coastline. It could harm wildlife in the North Sea for decades. Thousands of volunteers – including Friend...
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Mike Hudema @mikehudema.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Tiny urban forests can help #rewild urban settings and help fight #climatechange. The brainchild of the Japanese botanist Miyawaki is taking his idea global. We have so many solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate #climate #forests #nature #biodiversity
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Sustainable Hackney @sustainhackney.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Films for Action The Conspiracists Friday, September 18th 7.0 PM, doors open 6.30pm St Paul's Church, 182 Stoke Newington Road, N16 7UE A road trip with 'patriots' Free, donations welcome Panel discussion after break Refreshments, stalls, Fair Trade Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-conspi...
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Sustainable Hackney @sustainhackney.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
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Barbara McFarlane @barbaramcfarlane.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
@alastairis.bsky.social #Woodberrydownregeneration . Consultations in next week. Phase 5! woodberrydownconsultation.com/stage-3/ See Fly over visual! Too high too close, will seriously impact East Reservoir . -9% Loss of biodiversity & nature😡. @sustainhackney.bsky.social @zoegarbett.bsky.social
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Sustainable Hackney @sustainhackney.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Panel for COBALT RUSH Alec Popper, Sourcing & Sustainability, Cobalt Institute Juan Pablo Mardones, PhD research, Univ Exeter Drusilla Bret-Cunynghame-Robertson, Corporate Accountability, RAID Bandi Mbubi, Exec Director, Fair Cobalt Alliance Cllr Jacob Cable, Hackney Council Cabinet Member
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Team - Cobalt Institute
Team - Cobalt Institute: A group of industry experts advancing innovation, responsible sourcing, and sustainability in the global cobalt sector.
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Sustainable Hackney @sustainhackney.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Hackney Grants for community repair cafes: Applications close 5 July. Not-for-profit groups can apply for grants up to £1,500 to set up Repair Cafes, where volunteers help fix broken items like electricals, bikes, clothing. Check grant guidance/application form at hackney.gov.uk/repair-cafe-grant
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Sustainable Hackney @sustainhackney.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Films for Action 'Cobalt Rush' A remarkable investigation into the hidden side of its extraction. Friday, July 17 7-9:30PM Doors open 6.30pm St Paul's Church 182 Stoke Newington Road N16 7UE Panel discussion Refreshments, Fair Trade Free, donations Tickets www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sustainabl...
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Sustainable Hackney Films for Action 'Cobalt Rush'
Cobalt has become a highly strategic mineral, used in electric vehicles. A remarkable investigation into the hidden side of its extraction.
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Save Lea Marshes @saveleamarshes.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
'Our River Lea: from Pilgrimage to River Rights' explores the radical direction we are taking after learning so much from our incredible journey about our beautiful river and how it is abused: www.saveleamarshes.org.uk/2026/06/11/o... #RiverLea #Pilgrimage #RiverRights
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Our River Lea: from Pilgrimage to River Rights
On our recent nine-day pilgrimage, we took a staggered journey exploring the entire length of the River Lea on foot. The walk was a foundational event to establish Rights for the River Lea and what…
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Save Lea Marshes @saveleamarshes.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Beautiful painting created by artist Famke to celebrate our River Lea Pilgrimage. Famke has been inspired by growing up by the riverside and witnessing the pollution and development threatening our precious #RiverLea. Join us to establish rights for our river: www.ticketsource.com/save-lea-mar...
Painted poster featuring Kingfisher and other wildlife. Text: River Lea Pilgrimage. Join us for any of our 9 walks
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Save Lea Marshes @saveleamarshes.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Our long journey walking from the source to the mouth of the #RiverLea begins in just over two weeks! Join our river pilgrimage, celebrating what's sacred and discovering where change is needed. Our walks are entirely non-commercial and FREE to participate: www.ticketsource.com/save-lea-mar...
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Our River Pilgrimage
25 April - 3 May
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Sustainable Hackney @sustainhackney.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Sustainable Hackney's next Film for Action Award winning film FEEDING TOMORROW Friday, 15 May, 7.0 to 9.30pm Doors open 6.30pm St Paul's Church, 184 Stoke Newington Rd, N16 7UY Panel discussion, panel tba Refreshments, Fair Trade Stall Free event, tickets www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sustainabl...
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Save Lea Marshes @saveleamarshes.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
More on the Day of Action here: communityplanningalliance.org/events-calen...
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CPA Events Calendar - Community Planning Alliance
On Saturday April 18th, just ahead of the local elections in May, groups and communities across the UK will be taking part in a UK-wide Day of Action for
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Save Lea Marshes @saveleamarshes.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Join us for a community picnic at the Waterworks (E10 7QB)! As part of the Community Planning Alliance Day of Action, we will be having a community picnic at 1pm on 18 April. Bring your own food & drink 🧃🧺🥪 All welcome (dogs are not allowed inside the nature reserve). Just turn up on the day!
Group of people on green space outside the Waterworks Centre, 2017
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Save Lea Marshes @saveleamarshes.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
🌊Right 4 Lea Our River🌊Pilgrimage We'll be walking from the source to the mouth of the #RiverLea commencing our journey to establish river rights! Join us for any or every stretch of the nine-day pilgrimage from 25 April - 3 May for FREE: www.ticketsource.com/save-lea-mar...
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Sustainable Hackney @sustainhackney.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Climate Fresk at NT Loft Monday, Apr 13, 2026 from 6 pm to 9 pm 1 Westgate St, London E8 3RL Join us for an interactive card game that explains how and why climate change is happening and empowers you to take action. Free event, book a spot: www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-fr...
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Climate Fresk at NT Loft
Join us for an interactive card game that explains how and why climate change is happening and empowers you to take action.
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Colleen @gracie87.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
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Seattle Bike Dad 🚲 👨‍👧 @seattlebikedad.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Every time I see a before/after picture like this, I think even the “before” is better than what we have for most school streets in Seattle.
Before/after of a school street in Paris
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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
🦇It was #InternationalDayOfForests on Saturday and to celebrate our wonderful woodlands we want to highlight the work we are doing in Wales on the Wales Woodland Wonders project: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/in-... .
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Tree Musketeers @tmhackney.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
We're wrapping up the Winter planting season. Thank you to all the volunteers who took part! The song is the still unreleased ‘watermelon skies’ by BIN RICH, fellow tree musketeers & creatures of the concrete forest! Made from the samples of our very own Hackney parakeets & morning marsh afterglows.
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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 20/03/2026
Rewilding relies on collaboration, so how do we make this happen? #WorldRewildingDay
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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Just in case you need some good news today: researchers at U of W have figured out how to turn plastic waste into acetic acid (primary ingredient in vinegar) using the sun. This has the potential to really help us reduce plastic waste. uwaterloo.ca/news/media/w...
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Waterloo researchers turning plastic waste into vinegar | Waterloo News
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have discovered a way to turn plastic waste into acetic acid, the main ingredient of vinegar, using sunlight. The breakthrough offers a promising new approach...
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Annie Leymarie @annieleymarie.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
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Rapid melting of Antarctic sea ice largely driven by ocean warming
Sea ice around Antarctica expanded for several decades until a dramatic decline in 2015. The reasons behind this are revealed by research from the University of Gothenburg.
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Oceana UK @oceanauk.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
🦈 Sharks are far more social than we once thought, using their networks to learn, avoid danger & gain skills, new research shows. We still have so much to learn about these threatened creatures. Protecting them is absolutely critical! oceanographicmagazine.com/news/sharks-...
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Sharks are not solitary animals, but have expansive social networks
The creatures are much more sociable than once thought, and use networks to learn, avoid predation and learn new skills, new research says
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Doug Parr @dougparr.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Compare & Contrast: “A department which shapes China’s economic strategy said the country should accelerate its renewable energy transition” “The White ⁠House said the disruption was a reason for countries to increase production of fossil fuels, not replace them” www.reuters.com/business/ene...
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Iran war energy shock sparks global push to reduce fossil fuel dependence
Policymakers are rethinking ways to reduce dependence on oil and gas imports.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Most of the media reflects neither reality nor public opinion. It reflects the views and demands of those who own it: the Oligarch Class. They employ editors and journalists to channel their demands and sell their fictions. Hence the endless attacks on net zero. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Rightwing narrative fuelling false belief UK public oppose net zero, study finds
Reform, Tory and some media rhetoric runs contrary to poll showing far more voters for net zero than against it
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WATERSHED Investigations @watershed-i.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
One person tested had PFAS levels in their blood more than 200 times above the level established in the US as 'potential for adverse health effects'. Why is neither the alleged polluter or the EA bio-monitoring to find out how people's health may be affected? share.google/2PS50B8KHiuV...
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People in North Yorkshire town found to have ‘alarming’ levels of toxic Pfas chemicals in blood
Exclusive: Testing in Bentham, home to UK’s highest recorded Pfas levels, finds one in four have blood levels in greatest risk category
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Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
BREAKING: The blackout in Spain and Portugal in April 2025 did NOT happen because of renewables. The final ENTSO-E report on last year's Iberian blackout is out — and it's essential reading for anyone working on the energy transition. www.entsoe.eu/news/2026/03...
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Barbara McFarlane @barbaramcfarlane.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Last days of ‘consultation’ on Woodberry Down Phase 5. 28 March 10 am - 1 pm. Sustainable Hackney's view is shaped by our response to the Climate Crisis www.sustainablehackney.org.uk/post/woodber... @sustainhackney.bsky.social @saveleamarshes.bsky.social
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Woodberry Down Regeneration - Sustainable Hackney's view in response to the Climate Crisis!
Phase 5 of Woodberry Down Regenation is being consulted on at the moment. You have an opportunity to have your say on Sat 21st March at The Redmond Centre or on Sat 28th March between 10 am - 1pm outs...
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Sustainable Hackney @sustainhackney.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Films for Action Double bill Two documentary films FIRES AND FASCISM and PLAN Z Friday, Mar 27 Doors open 6:30 pm Film show 7.0pm to 9:30 pm St Paul's Church, 182 Stoke Newington Road, N16 7UE Free, donations welcome Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sustainabl...
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Sustainable Hackney 2 Films for Action - 'Fires & Fascism' & 'PLAN Z'
Two documentary films FIRES AND FASCISM is a new 57-min and PLAN Z is a new 23 min
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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Bats provide critical ecosystem services. #Bats 🦇 prevent crop damage and can help reduced insecticide use, three examples: USA cotton farmers benefit by $3.7-53 billion per year Italian apple orchards benefit by €551/ha Rice farmers in Europe benefit by €56/ha www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/w...
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Why bats matter - About Bats - Bat Conservation Trust
Bats matter across the UK and around the world. Bat species play a vital role in ecosystems, from agricultural land to tropical forests. They pollinate ...
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Zero Hour: the campaign for climate and nature @zero-hour.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
📣 Amy McDonnell, Zero Hour Co-Director: “The Government is leaving the UK exposed to some of the most severe threats to our national security, including those identified in its own report on the risks posed by ecosystem collapse. Protecting nature is not a luxury.” www.edie.net/spring-state...
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Sustainable Hackney @sustainhackney.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Fix, Learn, and Connect at Community Repair Join one of our Community Repair sessions this Saturday, 7th March: www.fixingfactory.org/community-re...
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Community Repair (Repair Week 2026)) — Fixing Factory
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Sustainable Hackney @sustainhackney.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Support Right to Grow Motion Debate at Hackney Town Hall Wed 4 March 6-7pm The Council will be debating and passing the Right to Grow motion which has the Labour Party Support. Come and support 6-7pm outside Hackney Town Hall. hackneyrighttogrow.uk
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Community Growing in Hackney - Hackney Right To Grow
Get Involved to secure the right to grow food in Hackney. Contact Us Empowering Hackney's Growing Community Hackney Right to Grow is dedicated to fostering community resilience and environmental susta...
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Sustainable Hackney @sustainhackney.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Are you watching Dirty Business? I can't believe how much water companies have gotten away with. They're putting profit before public health - it’s a scandal and the Government MUST take action! Sick of sewage? Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
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End the sewage pollution scandal
We're sick of it. Sick of the lies, sick of the greed, and sick of a system rigged against us. This is a scandal and this dirty business must end. For more than 30 years water companies have put corpo...
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Sustainable Hackney @sustainhackney.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Are you watching Dirty Business? I can't believe how much water companies have gotten away with. They're putting profit before public health - it’s a scandal and the Government MUST take action! Sick of sewage? Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
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End the sewage pollution scandal
We're sick of it. Sick of the lies, sick of the greed, and sick of a system rigged against us. This is a scandal and this dirty business must end. For more than 30 years water companies have put corpo...
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biometlab @biometlab.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Restored Peatlands Could Become Carbon Sinks Within Decades eos.org/articles/res...
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Restored Peatlands Could Become Carbon Sinks Within Decades - Eos
That’s much faster than what most scientists thought.
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Abraham Lincoln associated democracy with “government of the people, by the people, for the people”. Possibilities are subverted as corporations and super-rich buy political parties and legislators Yet no govt wants to ban political donations which buy influence/power for the super-rich.
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We need to get serious about tackling corruption through political donations
The government's reforms are welcome but they won't end political corruption
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Carbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 17/02/2026
NEW – Chris Stark: The economics of clean energy ‘just get better and better’ | @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org @chrisstark.bsky.social Read here: buff.ly/5MhSfXQ
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Chris Stark: The economics of clean energy ‘just get better and better’ - Carbon Brief
Chris Stark is head of the UK government’s “mission” to deliver clean power by 2030
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Thames21 @thames21.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
This is shocking. Our rivers are already under immense pressure, and this rubbish dump sits just metres from the River Roding. Regulators and local councils must act immediately to safeguard this precious river. news.sky.com/story/this-s...
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This shocking illegal M25 waste site has kept on growing - despite an Environment Agency investigation
The "absolutely heartbreaking" landfill looks unrecognisable from what it once was. It could soon spill into the River Roding, London's third biggest river.
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Sustainable Hackney @sustainhackney.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
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Sustainable Hackney @sustainhackney.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Tower Hamlets and Hackney Friends of the Earth present Sauvages in support of Planet over Profit groups.friendsoftheearth.uk/planet-over-... 6 Mar 2026, 19:00 – 23:00 Film starts 19.30 St Paul's, 184 Stoke Newington Rd, London N16 7UY, UK Q&A, speakers tba www.eventbrite.com/e/friends-of...
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Sustainable Hackney @sustainhackney.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
The Panel for our next Film for Action, The Happy Man Tree on Friday 6th February at St Paul's Church, 184 Stoke Newington Rd, London N16 7UY 7 pm to 10 pm Doors open 6.30
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Simon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 12/01/2026
🧵A political/media guide to the "truth" about net-zero 1) Add up costs to install & run a net-zero energy system 2) Pretend fossil-fuelled alternatives wld be free 3) Do say "eco zealots are bankrupting us" 4) Don't say "free cars if we scrap net-zero" cos it sounds ridiculous 5) That's it! 1/10
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Save Lea Marshes @saveleamarshes.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
We've transferred funds from a successful legal campaign to stop the Waterworks Centre & surrounding land being re-designated for housing development to a new page. The threat to this closed Asset of Community Value and the wider area remains, so we will be ready www.crowdjustice.com/case/save-th...
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STOP INAPPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENT IN THE LEE VALLEY PARK!
I live in Hackney, close to the border with Waltham Forest, I have been an active campaigner for the marshes since 2012.
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Sustainable Hackney @sustainhackney.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Our next Film for Action, The Happy Man Tree. St Paul's Church, 184 Stoke Newington Rd, London N16 7UY, Friday, Feb 6 7 pm to 10 pm Doors open 6.30 Panel discussion Free, donations welcome Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/films-for-...
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Films for Action: The Happy Man Tree
The Happy Man Tree Film is about a campaign to save a 150-year-old London Plane tree in Hackney on Woodberry Down Estate.
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