Sophie Vanicat
@sophievanicat
Mum, tennis player, occasionally runner/cyclist/French. Learning about modelling/mapping/rivers. For an economy where people and the environment matter.
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02-07-2010 21:33:45
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Once upon a time, up to the 1950s, #WestYorkshire was served by an extensive tram system. Rebuilding it would be good for our health, our wallets, our economy, + more. Pleased to be onboard with the West Yorkshire Needs A Tram campaign. Find out more / sign up at: megaphone.org.uk/petitions/brin….
Farmers have hoarded land for too long. Inheritance tax will bring new life to rural Britain. theguardian.com/commentisfree/… Excellent article by Will Hutton making the social justice case for reforms to Agricultural Property Relief, as well as it freeing up a sclerotic land market.
In the face of climate change, we need all the help we can get! This aerial of ClintonDevonEstates shows beaver dams slowing the flow, soaking water into the land & reducing flood risk. Donate to our Big Give appeal to help build more resilient landscapes 👇 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a0569…
Today is #WorldSoilDay! Did you know that one teaspoon of topsoil contains around 10,000 different species of microorganisms? If you manage land, and would like free, confidential advice on how to improve and maintain soil health, contact [email protected]
The Government should ensure fair supply chains & pledge faster, bigger ELM funding - vital reforms to boost nature, & give stability for farming communities🧑🌾 We stand with The Wildlife Trusts, WWF UK, Soil Association to back a thriving farming future👇 independent.co.uk/climate-change…
🗣️Our chair responds to the Environment Agency’s latest assessment of properties in England at risk of #flooding. ➡️Find out more about our inquiry into flooding resilience: committees.parliament.uk/work/8736/floo…