Somerset to Swelter as Temperatures Climb to 30°C Wednesday, June 18, 2025 somerset heatwave temperature metoffice healthalert summer ukweather heathealth climate glastonbury This week, Somerset is set to experience a significant rise in temperatures, with parts of the UK entering heatwave conditions by the weekend, according to the Met Office. Temperatures will steadily climb throughout the week. … Read More
Ambitious Somerset Project Plans 100,000 New Trees to Restore Local Forests Tuesday, June 3, 2025 avon reforestation somerset trees conservation biodiversity climate woodland defra bng Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse has lent her support to a groundbreaking reforestation initiative aimed at planting 100,000 new trees just eight miles west of Bath. On May 30, the Bath MP visited Lower Chew Forest near … Read More
Festivalgoers urged to take the train to Glastonbury to dodge the jams Thursday, May 15, 2025 glastonbury trainline sustainability rail festival travel climate emissions music environment As festival season approaches, a new campaign is encouraging Glastonbury attendees to leave their cars at home and travel by train instead. This move aims to reduce road congestion and cut carbon emissions, offering a … Read More
Garden Warning Issued as Millions of Homes Face Potential Hosepipe Bans Wednesday, May 14, 2025 drought water horticulture conservation climate environmentagency reservoirs thameswater infrastructure The Environment Agency has raised a “medium” risk of drought in England this summer, threatening millions of UK households with potential water restrictions after the driest start to the year in over 60 years. … Read More
Youngest North Somerset Councillor Thomas Daw Aims for Green Party Deputy Leadership Thursday, May 8, 2025 green leadership youth politics populism climate northsomerset elections equality party At just 21 years old, Thomas Daw stands out as North Somerset Council’s youngest councillor and, until recently, the Green Party’s youngest councillor nationwide. Now, he is announcing his candidacy for the party’s deputy … Read More
Bristol Airport Expansion Sparks Controversy Amid Climate Concerns Thursday, November 28, 2024 bristol airport expansion controversy climate government oppositon carbon emissions consultation The Bristol City Council has been left divided over Bristol Airport’s expansion plans, with a senior councilor calling for the government to withdraw its support until carbon emissions are on a downward trend. The … Read More