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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 11h
Some steps in the right direction in yesterday's speech, but if the PM wants to bring down household bills this will need to be combined with a transition to clean energy. 🔋⚡ We CAN protect the natural world, people, AND our energy security if we act now. 💚
theguardian.com
What is Burnham’s GB Grid plan and could it bring down energy bills?
Proposed government-backed network body welcomed by some in sector but others call it just another quango
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 28/09/2026
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 25/09/2026
There’s an entire ceremony dedicated to naming gorilla infants! 🦍 Every year in Rwanda, ‘Kwita Izina’ (the naming ceremony) brings people together to celebrate conservation success and the teamwork helping mountain gorillas recover. This year’s names include Mucyo, Inkera, Nkwakuzi, and Mpinga.
Close-up of a baby gorilla surrounded by lush green foliage. The baby gorilla sits on an adult, a larger foot on the left-hand side of the image.
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 24/09/2026
A reminder of why we need to keep our forests standing. New research suggests African elephants use plants found in forests to treat themselves when they’re unwell. Healthy forests give back in more ways than we know. 💚 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Elephants treat themselves with medicinal plants, witnesses say
African elephants use dozens of different medicinal plants to treat themselves and their families when they are sick, research reveals.
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Scottish Seabird Centre @seabirdcentre.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Worrying news for puffins in the Firth of Forth📢 Our recent puffin burrow counts have revealed a drop in puffin numbers on the local islands off the coast of North Berwick.
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 22/09/2026
Good news for your feed: Black rhino numbers in Tanzania have more than doubled since 2014, rising from 142 to 285 in 2025. These promising results from the latest census reflect years of dedication from government authorities, WWF,  rangers, partners and community members. 🦏
Close-up of a rhino among yellow wildflowers in Tanzania's. Text reads "rhino numbers doubles in Tanzania".
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 21/09/2026
Britain needs to invest more in its future. The National Wealth Fund is a way for the government to invest lower energy bills, green industries and better infrastructure. But we're not investing as much as we could be. 🚨
theguardian.com
UK urged to strengthen financial muscle of national wealth fund to aid economy
Unions, thinktanks and others say overhaul could provide investment Britain needs
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 18/09/2026
Some positive news from our PM. 👏 After a summer of heatwaves, wildfires and droughts, tackling climate change and restoring nature is more important than ever. It's great to see our Government listening to the public and the science.
theguardian.com
Andy Burnham: UK must fully commit to reaching net zero by 2050
Exclusive: PM, who is facing pressure over whether to approve North Sea oil and gasfields, makes strongest comments yet on issue
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 16/09/2026
Researchers from the University of Dar es Salaam, supported by WWF, deployed 26 camera traps throughout the JUHIWANGUMA Wildlife Management Area. The cameras captured thousands of images that have now revealed one of the most comprehensive snapshots of wildlife in the area.
A small mongoose with a striped tail foraging on a leafy forest floor in dappled sunlight. Camera trap photo.A nocturnal porcupine foraging among tall grass in a dense forest captured by a night camera. Camera trap photo.A nocturnal aardvark foraging on the forest floor under dim light in a dense woodland area. Camera trap photo.A warthog standing on a forest floor covered with dry leaves and twigs under dense tree branches. Camera trap photo.
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 10/09/2026
May, June, July, and now August. Another climate record, and another reminder that our choices matter. It's time to cut emissions and accelerate the transition to a cleaner future.
bbc.co.uk
August joint hottest month on record as climate change and El Niño drive heat
Climate change and the rising influence of El Niño saw August reach the record for warmest month.
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 09/09/2026
The many faces of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. 💚 WWF helps support the monitoring of rhinos in this Kenyan wildlife sanctuary by providing training to rangers. Check out the recent photoshoot that highlights the incredible species that share the landscape!
Adult black rhinoceros standing protectively beside a calf in dry grassland.Black-backed jackal standing in grassy savannah, ears perked and mouth looking like it has a smile.Close-up of a cheetah looking directly at the camera with another cheetah blurred in the background.Close-up of a large African buffalo with several small birds perched on its back in a grassy area. Another buffalo is lying behind it, blurred.
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 08/09/2026
People who have contributed least to climate change should not be paying the highest price for it. Yet, as our world warms, countries like Nepal are facing the consequences. While we demand climate action, we must also deliver the support needed to help vulnerable countries adapt and recover.
theguardian.com
Nepal says big polluters must ‘wake up’ as it calls for climate compensation over flood disaster
Foreign minister Shisir Khanal tells the Guardian the world’s biggest economies need to help Nepal, which contributes less than 0.1% of global greenhouse gas emissions
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 04/09/2026
Some good news for forests on your feed today! 🚨 The UK confirmed yesterday that it's joining global efforts to help protect the world's tropical forests. Massive thanks to everyone who added their voice to our call for their protection. Together we can keep forests standing. 🌳
yahoo.com
UK offers $541 million loan to Brazil-led tropical forest fund
By Brendan O'Boyle and Lisandra Paraguassu BRASÍLIA, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Britain will provide a £400 million ($541.04 million) loan to the Tropical Forests Forever Facility, a Brazil-led initiative
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 03/09/2026
There's been a lot of talk about them, but now there's finally photographic proof of Eurasian lynxes in Sikkim, India. 📸 These camera trap images are part of a long-term snow leopard & rangeland monitoring programme, helping to track wildlife and the health of trans-Himalayan rangelands.
An Eurasian lynx caught on camera trap standing on rocky terrain. Its eyes are glowing against the camera flash with a timestamp at the bottom of the image.A snow leopard stands in front of rocky terrain and a large boulder. Its mouth is slightly open as it looks to the left.A Tibetan wolf walking among rocky terrain in front of a large boulder (same spot as the last images).A Blue sheep (the sheep is brown, the species name is blue) with curved horns standing in front of a large rock. Same spot as the lynx.
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 02/09/2026
We've broken yet another 'hottest summer' record. Temperatures will keep rising and these records will continue to be broken until we reach #NetZero. We need to speed up the shift to home-grown renewables and leave polluting fossil fuels behind. www.newscientist.com/article/2587...
newscientist.com
The UK just had its hottest summer ever  | New Scientist
The average temperature in the UK in June, July and August 2026 has eclipsed the record set in summer 2025, and the record-breaking heat was made 130 times more likely by human-caused climate change
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 01/09/2026
Penguins, seabirds, seals and whales all depend on one tiny creature: krill. And they're having to compete with commercial fishing fleets for it. That's why WWF is calling for a moratorium on krill fishing around the Antarctic Peninsula, and Marine Protected Areas to safeguard the Southern Ocean.
Two humpback whales swimming closely together in deep blue ocean water with light filtering from above.A large swirling swarm of krill forming a dense, cloud-like shape against a blue ocean backdrop.
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TABLE @tabledebates.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
👄 Our food is eating us 👄 🥦 In #FoodTakes 🥦 Episode 18, Mei Casal / @wwf.org.uk lays out the "Triple Challenge"--the interconnection between nature, climate and people. Watch the full video here: buff.ly/wdGizAt Created & produced by @rebelwrit.bsky.social #foodtakes #futureoffarming
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Ben Potter @confuseddude.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Thank you to everyone who came along to Saturday’s Big Stream in aid of my Big Run in aid of @wwf.org.uk! We're up to an incredible total of £4,000! There’s still time before the race (not long though!) and if we hit 5K I’ll run it in a “man on horse” costume: benpottervo.com/run
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 25/08/2026
Yet another year of broken temperature records, now including our oceans. Climate change is transforming our seas and impacting wildlife around our shores. We must restore and protect nature NOW, so it's more resilient to the climate extremes we know are coming. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
World's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño grows
The record "is another clear signal of an ocean under growing stress", according to Dr Samantha Burgess from the European Copernicus climate change service.
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 24/08/2026
Can you spot what all of these images have in common? 👀📸
Three fox cubs peeking their head from behind green grass. Their faces lit up by the sunset, which is also colouring the blurred trees red in the background.A puffin peeks out from under rocks, with green foliage around it.A grey seal in the foamy ocean wave, looking at the camera. Blue water in the background.Two bengal tigers engaging in a fight, both with their ears back. One has its face towards the camera while the one on the left is facing away.
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 20/08/2026
It's hard to imagine a worse time to turn our backs on climate targets. Abandoning #NetZero won't help energy bills, and it will cost us so much more. We must safeguard the world that keeps us all alive. 🌍
independent.co.uk
Tories accused of ‘living in fantasy land’ as party lays out plans to ditch net zero
Green campaigners branded the Conservative’s plan to ditch net zero as a proposal that ‘flies in the face of all the real-world evidence’
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 19/08/2026
Collaring and tracking elephants helps us understand their movements, health and behaviour, and learn how we can best protect them. It also means someone has to give them names. And someone decided that these two should be called 'Kevin' and 'Edwin'. 🥺
A close-up of an African elephant male with short tusks and dark gray in colour. It stands in the grasslands of the savannah. Text on screen reads "Kevin".Close-up of another African elephant with much longer white tusks that almost reach the ground. Its skin is textured and looks like they have been rolling or throwing mud on themselves. Text on screen reads "Edwin".
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 17/08/2026
The impacts of rising temperatures don't stop on land. These underwater meadows are important for coastal protection and carbon storage, as well as wildlife habitats. With so much of Britain's seagrass already gone, restoring it is becoming more and more important. www.itv.com/news/2026-08...
Screenshot of ITV news article "Marine heatwave devastates seagrass conservation project on Welsh coast". Person in scuba gear picking green seagrass from the bottom of the sea.
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 14/08/2026
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the devastating wildfires. We've joined more than 50 environmental organisations in calling on the Prime Minister to step up action on climate and nature and deliver the leadership this moment demands.
theguardian.com
Green groups urge Andy Burnham to break silence on climate crisis
More than 50 organisations say PM urgently needs to show leadership and prepare British people for scale of change needed as UK struggles through another heatwave
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David Walsh @davidwalsh16.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Live footage from COBRA
The 'this is fine' meme. The text reads, "Ban disposable BBQs".
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 12/08/2026
Great to see government waking up to the reality of the stress extreme weather is placing the UK under, but so far we've not seen real action. Climate action needs leadership from the very top. We must restore & protect nature NOW, so it's more resilient to the climate extremes we know are coming.
theguardian.com
Andy Burnham to chair emergency Cobra meeting amid extreme heat
PM touts ban on disposable barbecues as areas hit by wildfires – but some Labour MPs will be hoping for more ambitious ideas to tackle crisis
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 12/08/2026
Specially fitted GPS collars help WWF teams follow elephant journeys. But sometimes elephants trek to places that are harder for people to follow. 🐘 This is where drones come in! They're a brilliant way to survey elephants without putting people or wildlife in danger. #WorldElephantDay
Two drone images. Top image is a thermal image of three elephants, coloured bright yellow. Below it, a lone elephant stands in dense green greenery. Text reads "Tracking elephants from the sky".
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WWF Scotland @wwfscotland.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
As the public consultations on Jackdaw and Rosebank draw to a close, politicians face a clear choice. Fuel more climate chaos, or invest in renewables and a fair transition. 🌍 Following a summer of devastating wildfires, approving new oil and gas is irresponsible and won’t cut UK energy bills. 🔥
bbc.co.uk
PM faces pressure as Jackdaw licence consultation closes
A consultation on Jackdaw, a gas field 150 miles east of Aberdeen, will close on Monday.
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 10/08/2026
Finally, we have heatwave articles using the imagery that shows the REAL impact. Not the usual stock photo of someone cheerfully eating ice cream at the beach. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
theguardian.com
UK temperatures could hit 36C as fifth heatwave of summer looms
Met Office considers amber or red warning as forecasters say Thursday is likely to be hottest day of the week
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 03/08/2026
Just look at this before and after! 🙌 We supported communities to plant 33,000 mangrove seedlings in Lamu, Kenya. A year later, things are looking good! Monitoring confirmed regeneration of key mangrove species and the return of wildlife to the site. A sign the ecosystem is healing. 💚
Mangrove restoration site in Lamu, Kenya, showing newly planted mangrove seedlings standing in dark, muddy tidal flats, with a marker labelled "During." The same mangrove restoration site in Lamu, Kenya, showing the seedlings grown taller and leafier, now partially submerged in shallow water at high tide, with a marker labelled "After." Mature mangrove forest lines the background.
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 31/07/2026
Imagine having #snowleopards in your back garden. 🗻 This is the reality for some communities living in high altitudes. That’s why we’re helping people and wildlife coexist by supporting farmers in keeping their livestock safe from predators such as snow leopards.
A snow leopard stands on a mountain range in the snow.
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 31/07/2026
The UK is turning brown under prolonged heat and drought. Hardly any rain and weeks of hot weather are taking a real toll. Drier weather is damaging crops, putting pressure on food production, increasing water shortages and creating the conditions for wildfires to spread. This is not normal.
bbc.co.uk
UK heatwaves: Satellite images show how UK landscape has changed
BBC Verify's analysis indicates “vegetation stress” in many areas, which may affect wildlife and farming.
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 30/07/2026
While wildfires burn and communities suffer across Europe, fossil fuel giants are cashing in. If we’re serious about tackling the climate crisis, the answer is NOT more fossil fuels. It’s investing properly in renewable energy to cut emissions, cut bills and protect nature.
theguardian.com
Shell’s profits more than double after jump in oil and gas prices
Environmental groups renew calls for windfall tax to support households following Q2 earnings rise to $9.84bn
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 29/07/2026
Over half of England is now officially in #drought conditions. The climate crisis is here. It's now.
news.sky.com
Half of England in drought, Environment Agency says
The fourth heatwave of the year is set to peak on Wednesday with temperatures of up to 35C, with experts warning wildfires could be "exceptionally severe".
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WWF Scotland @wwfscotland.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
We're looking for a Policy & Advocacy Manager (Scotland). 📢 Want to influence decision-makers and drive action for climate and nature? Learn more about this exciting opportunity: ow.ly/xlBh50ZtUK2 #ClimateJobs #Recruitment
Close-up of a giant panda looking upward with a serene expression in a green natural habitat. Text reads, 'We're hiring'
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 29/07/2026
Nepal's tiger population is now over 420 individuals! 🐅 ❤️ Tiger numbers were as low as around 120 individuals in 2010. They have bounced back thanks to strong collaboration between Nepal’s government, partners like WWF, and the communities who live alongside them. 💚 #GlobalTigerDay
Orange tiger walking on brown ground with a thick tree trunk and greem foliage on the left hand side of the image. On the left, text reads "good news for tigers in Nepal".
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 27/07/2026
We are deeply saddened by the death of Bill Oddie. Through infectious enthusiasm & tireless advocacy Bill inspired generations to value & protect the natural world. His contribution to conservation leaves a lasting legacy. Our thoughts are with his family, friends & all those whose lives he touched.
bbc.co.uk
Bill Oddie: The Goodies and Springwatch star dies at 85
His agent pays tribute to the "multi-talented" broadcaster, comedian and conservationist.
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 27/07/2026
Hundreds of firefighters are battling wildfires across the UK, residents have been evacuated from parts of Scotland, and some fires have burned for weeks. Climate change doesn't usually light the match, but hotter, drier conditions are making wildfires like these more likely and more severe.
observer.co.uk
Firefighters battling ‘worst wildfires ever seen in Britain’
Large swathes of the country are now at ‘exceptional’ risk of a blaze after the driest July for more than two centuries
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 27/07/2026
A marine heatwave has pushed UK sea temperatures well above average this summer. 🌡️ Heatwaves are disrupting species and putting vital coastal defences under pressure. We can't afford to look away. Protecting and restoring these habitats gives Britain's coast a fighting chance. ✅
Close-up of a seal's head emerging through splashing ocean waves under a clear blue sky.Atlantic puffin standing on a rocky surface holding multiple small fish in its colorful beak against a pale sky.Expansive marshland with green grasses and purple flowers under a cloudy sky featuring a faint double rainbow.Underwater view of two seabirds diving and catching fish near rocky cliffs under a cloudy sky.
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 23/07/2026
July is prime time for osprey spotting. 🦅 Most pairs are busy catching fish and raising chicks in their sky-high nests, called eyries. Footage from WWF Suomi Wildlive project. 🎥
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Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Poll warning for new PM as public says government isn't doing enough on nature and climate As the prime minister begins his first week in office, new polling commissioned by @wwf.org.uk has revealed the majority of Britons believe the Government is failing to do enough to protect nature
countryside-jobs.com
Poll warning for new PM as public says government isn't doing enough on nature and climate
As the new prime minister begins his first week in office, new polling commissioned by WWF has revealed that a majority of Britons believe the Government is failing to do enough to protect nature and…
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 22/07/2026
Did you catch us out and about in London yesterday? We were in Westminster making sure our message to the new PM is clear: it's time for action for nature and climate.
A large billboard is carried on an EV in front of the Houses of Parliament in London. It displays a picture of a tiger staring at the camera from behind foliage, and reads 'All eyes on you, Andy. Over 75% of people care about nature and climate. Now we need action.'A large billboard is carried on an EV in front of the London Eye. It displays a picture of a young red fox in a field of yellow flowers, and reads 'All eyes on you, Andy. Over 75% of people care about nature and climate. Now we need action.'
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 21/07/2026
Over 75% of people care about nature and climate.* Now, we need action. *Polling by More in Common, July 2026
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 20/07/2026
British people care deeply about nature & climate, but many don't believe politicians feel the same. As Andy Burnham steps into No. 10, our message to him is clear: protect nature, tackle climate change and build a safer future for people & wildlife. We're ready to make it happen.
Red fox standing in green grass with a blurred background.
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 17/07/2026
It’s #WorldEmojiDay and here are some of the animals (still) on our wish list this year. 🐼
Collage of a pigeon, sea turtle, capybara, pangolin, and tapir. "Animals that should have their own emoji".
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 16/07/2026
We’re helping tiger populations recover in Myanmar! 🐅 The Northern Forest Complex is one of the country’s last strongholds for tigers. But these incredible big cats are under pressure from deforestation, shrinking habitats and declining prey populations. 👇
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 15/07/2026
One whale travelled 6,800km. Here's what she taught us. Satellite tagged for the first time in Peru, her epic journey crossed borders, fishing zones and shipping lanes. Showing why protecting migratory routes like the Eastern Pacific Blue Corridor matters for humpback whales. 🐋
Underwater close-up of a humpback whale swimming near the surface, with text reading "New tracking reveals what happens during whale's epic migration."
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 14/07/2026
Basking sharks are the largest fish in UK seas. 🦈 They can grow up to 12 metres long, the size of a double-decker bus! 🚌 They’re most commonly seen cruising British coastal waters in summertime, especially off Cornwall, the west coast of Scotland, the English Channel, and the Isle of Man.
A split level image showing a Basking shark feeding on plankton around St Michael's Mount, Cornwall, UK.
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 14/07/2026
June 2026 was western Europe’s hottest June on record and the second warmest globally. Back-to-back heatwaves, record sea temperatures, drought and wildfires are harming people and nature. It's a stark reminder that climate extremes are happening and they are certainly NOT normal.
climate.copernicus.eu
Copernicus: Record heatwave brings hottest June for western Europe during second-warmest June globally
June 2026 was the hottest June recorded for western Europe and the second warmest globally. It saw near-record temperatures driven by the highest sea surface temperatures (SSTs) on record for the mont...
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 10/07/2026
Nominations are now open for the next leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister. As the UK swelters under it's third heatwave of the year, we've joined Greenpeace UK and 11 other organisations to call on the next PM to prioritise action for climate and nature: ow.ly/4jju50ZmlIa
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Open letter to the UK's next Prime Minister - Greenpeace UK
Decisions made today will determine whether the UK secures a cleaner, safer and more prosperous future. At the same time as households face rising living costs, climate change and nature loss are also threatening our economic stability, food security and public health. Addressing these challenges requires ambitious leadership to unlock the opportunities of net zero and restore nature for communities across the UK. Yet climate and nature policy is too often treated as separate […]
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