Toxic air pollution is a killer. Yet the Government has missed the latest legally binding deadline to set new air quality targets. Together with Alzheimer's Research UK Asthma + Lung UK Cancer Research UK British Heart Foundation Ben Goldsmith, I'm calling on the Govt to step up and save lives. independent.co.uk/news/uk/politi…

Poor air quality affecting student performance dlvr.it/ScjjRB

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70 years on from the Great Smog, things have improved, but there's much more to be done. london.gov.uk/media-centre/m…

"...lower-income areas have far fewer trees than wealthier ones." Nearly half of English neighbourhoods ‘have less than 10% tree cover’ theguardian.com/environment/20…

My kids would like to say a sincere thank U to all that stayed to hear them perform at #breatheEllaevent on the 10th anniversary of their Ella’s passing. They’re overwhelmed so many of you came & didn’t leave when they started singing. They had reoccurring nightmares about that😂

The sun shone for us at the Flourish Workshop held at Abbey Gardens this past weekend. Great fun planting seeds with Gallions Primary School and the lovely garden regulars. Funded by Foundation for Future London Delicious food too, thanks to Xuan Abbey Gardens !

Walkabout in sunny E15 today with Suzie, Billie and Joana. Great to see what the local community is doing to help make the area cleaner and greener! Hubbub LDNMayor Environment Newham London 💙 #breakingground #parkvillageoasis

🤔 Why can’t the government stop the use of peat for horticulture? "If the twin crises of nature and climate are to be addressed, the government must change its approach to protecting peatlands", argues The Wildlife Trusts' Ailis Watt in our latest blog 👇 greenallianceblog.org.uk/2023/04/12/why…

Trees🌳help create people🧑‍🤝‍🧑friendly streets They add beauty, visual interest + welcome shade. They attract nature 🐞🍃 Reduce pollution. Get us out walking🚶‍♂️They lift our quality of life What sort of streets do we want to live in? 🌳🧑‍🤝‍🧑🐞🚶‍♂️🚴‍♀️ #streetsforpeople @treesforstreets

The Pink Plaque project has honoured our extraordinary Chairwoman, Nicky Gavron, at Jackson's Lane in Highgate last week. Nicky has devoted much of her life to public service, particularly so in London - huge congratulations Nicky! Nicky Gavron Highgate Festival Jackson's Lane

It's been brilliant to have been involved with Newham and Ealing on the Mayor of London's Breaking Ground Project. Well done to all the volunteers and communities doing their bit to improve their their neighbourhoods: youtube.com/watch?v=7JJVAf…… #breakingground #mayoroflondon

Fewer schools and community groups have applied for trees this winter that could help reduce rainwater flooding compared to previous years, according to the Woodland Trust. dlvr.it/T1Hcgc 👇 Full story

Do you know where London’s first lemon tree growing on the street can be seen? Garden Walk, Shoreditch of course! 🍋📖Look out for lemons, and a new edition of London’s Street Trees, later this year. Thanks Hackney Council and Tree Musketeers for careful planting today.

But seriously , what has nature ever done for us ? You know , apart from the air we breathe , the food we eat , making us healthier . . . Brilliant new ad from Zero Hour @zero-hour.bsky.social to promote their Climate & Nature Bill campaign , take action at zerohour.uk #EarthDay

'It’s brilliant to see this research confirming that trees are literal life-savers, protecting city-dwellers against the impacts of heatwaves in urban areas. This should spur us all on to expand our urban forests as a key action to adapt to a warmer future climate. We hope that

The sun shone for the launch of Up the Allotments! Our workshop series being held at Manor Park Community Garden and Reynolds Avenue Allotments. The Dig for Victory workshop was followed by lunch, chatting and much merriment. This Saturday 1st June at 10am is the next instalment!

We’re heartbroken. Nicky Gavron was Loop Labs’ Founder and Chairperson. She was a true visionary and force for good throughout her life. Our deep condolences to her family and loved ones. RIP dear Nicky.

Please come along and join us for the exhibition opening of Up the Allotments! This Thursday 3rd October, 5:30-7:30pm at East Ham Library. Community creativity at its finest! :)

The Up the Allotments! Harvest party was super fun this past weekend. How cute is the Loop Labs pie? Love it! Eleanor Pearce #eastsidecommunityheritage