Richard Benwell
@RSBenwell
CEO, Wildlife & Countryside Link, for #wildlife, animal #welfare and #wellbeing. http://wcl.org.uk @WCL_News. Chair, #Oxfordshire Local Nature Partnership.
Actually coming today - and being debated right now! parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/ff…
This evening, @kateparminter will be leading an amendment which would ban the use of PFAS chemicals in school uniforms; helping to protect children and our natural environment from these chemicals.
New plans from HSE to weaken chemical regulation could increase contamination risks for UK rivers, food and products. 🧪 And harmful biocide chemicals have already been found in 95% of rivers by @WCL_News & @theriverstrust 🚨 Find out more 👇 inews.co.uk/news/environme…
Next week, thousands will gather in Westminster. To say: enough. Enough nature lost. Enough polluted rivers, soaring bills, & communities left to struggle. We’re calling for action that protects what matters: our health, climate, wildlife, & each other. Will you stand with us?
A year on from the inspirational Restore Nature Now march, where are we with nature policy in Westminster? Some musings on cold winds, old chestnuts and a few hope-inducing swallows wildlifetrusts.org/blog/p/nature-…
One year on from #RestoreNatureNow & the General Election we’re reflecting on progress for nature & the promises made by Government🦋 In our new blog we outline the action still needed, from nature friendly farming to making sure polluters pay👩🌾🪙 wcl.org.uk/restore-nature…
A recent win for nature is under threat from proposed changes for developers. Biodiversity Net Gain must not be weakened - here's why and what you can do to help buff.ly/LnwQAoJ
This week Lords lined up to spell out why the #PlanningBill is an existential threat to wildlife. Prof Willis put it perfectly: lost legal certainty, missing mitigation hierarchy & "pollute today, offset tomorrow". Part 3 must be fixed or scrapped. hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2025-06-…
The illegal killing of Hen Harriers has hit a devastating new high. ⚠️ A new RSPB report reveals 102 incidents in just five years - with the majority on, or near, grouse moors. A thread…
Western Bee-fly for day 25 #30DaysWild Bee-flies offer a gentle introduction into the (slightly daunting) world of Diptera; Brett Westwood describes his quest to find this species and the allure of other flies in britishwildlife.com/article/articl…
💥Massive legal win for @RiverActionUK💥 Judge rules that livestock mega farms must take account of cumulative environmental impact Had this ruling been there 10 years ago the desecration of the River Wye by intensive 🐓production would never have happened shropshirestar.com/news/2025/06/1…