Environmental News

Friends of the Earth Cymru Campaigns and Development Manager Bleddyn Lake has won the annual Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) 'Outstanding Leadership' award which seeks...

Homeowners blighted by destructive Japanese knotweed may be hoping that the plant has died when it fails to emerge from its winter hibernation as...

Climate change to put iconic Welsh dish at risk New report from WWF, launched ahead of Earth Hour, also finds a cheese ploughman's contributes more...

Daffodil Day Daffodils will be the centre of attention for a special day devoted to Wales’ national flower – taking place at the National Botanic...

Mid and West AM Simon Thomas has pledged his support for WWF’s Earth Hour campaign 2018 – the global movement to protect our planet...

Cardiff council needs to consider traffic charging to curb air pollution Sustrans welcomes council’s leadership on walking and cycling but warns transport problems risks creating...

SHORT FILM RELEASED FOR EARTH HOUR IN WALES WWF CYMRU LAUNCH SHORT FILM TO INSPIRE ACTION FOR OUR PLANET. IMAGES AND FOOTAGE ARE AVAILABLE HERE: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1NdP-3pLzpRS4tSfoVm70b_Z_26pDH4Vv The...

A project to protect the marsh fritillary butterfly in Carmarthenshire is one of four finalists in Wales in the running to win one of...

Environmental charity Surfers Against Sewage launches Big Spring Beach Clean with a call for ‘avoidable plastic’ evidence Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is calling...

Government funding secured to develop modular Passivhaus homes The United Welsh Housing Association (UWHA) has secured crucial Welsh government funding to develop modular Passivhaus homes...

AM supports action to prevent climate chaos   Campaigners from the Stop Climate Chaos Cymru group met with Assembly Members in Cardiff Bay to press for...

Expert guide unlocks snowdrop secrets   Snowdrops are the centre of attention for a special weekend devoted to these pretty, delicate harbingers of spring -...

Buyers of new homes are being left exposed to the risk of Japanese knotweed as housebuilders are not required to complete the standard TA6...

SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED FOR BBC COUNTRYFILE MAGAZINE AWARDS 2018   VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE WELSH LANDMARKS IN THE 2018 COUNTRYFILE AWARDS   BBC COUNTRYFILE MAGAZINE has announced a shortlist...

Cefn Sidan beach blitz People are being encouraged to take part in a beach clean-up this weekend. Pembrey Country Park is organising a two-day blitz of...

Date: 8th. Event type: Cleanup. Location: Dafen Pond, Llanelli. Meeting point: Pond car park. Map link: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/51%C2%B041'29.3%22N+4%C2%B007'46.6%22W/@51.69146,-4.1318097,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d51.69146!4d-4.129621 Time: 10am – 12pm. Bring along (if possible): Gloves. Physicality level: Low – medium. Suitability:...

‘GLIMMER OF HOPE FOR VOLUNTARY APPROACH’ TO NITRATE VULNERABLE ZONES Plaid Cymru Assembly Member Simon Thomas is hopeful the Welsh Government will take a voluntary...

Y Cyngor yn barod ar gyfer eira a iâ posib MAE Cyngor Sir Caerfyrddin yn barod ar gyfer unrhyw dywydd gaeafol sydd wedi ei ragweld...

More people have Pride in their Patch   MORE Carmarthenshire communities have joined the Pride in your Patch campaign to help clean up their environment. Over the...

Plaid Cymru is calling on the Welsh Government to show leadership and treat air pollution as a public health issue during a debate in...

Forestry scheme secures sustainable future for Welsh hill farm A Welsh hill farm has secured a sustainable future by planting 120 acres of forestry through...

Date:2nd. Event type: Cleanup. Location: Pembrey. Meeting point:Pembrey Library. Map link: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Pembrey+Library/@51.686345,-4.275237,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x6feea0c3984511f3!8m2!3d51.686345!4d-4.275237 Time:9.30am – 10.30am. Bring along (if possible):Gloves, hi vis. Physicality level:Low. Suitability:All welcome.   Date: 4th. Event type: Cleanup. Location: Upper Tumble. Meeting point: Darren...

SHOULD MOTOR VEHICLES HAVE ACCESS TO GREEN LANES? LORDS TO CONSIDER ACCESS ISSUES The Select Committee on the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006...

The Dafen Row area of Glanymor, Llanelli, was targeted for a recent litter pick with volunteers turning out to help. They cleared litter from grass...

Excellent water quality rating for Cefn Sidan ALTHOUGH only the hardiest of souls would be brave enough to take a dip there at the...

Growing the Future is a pan-Wales programme which will see seven new jobs created at the Botanic Garden in Carmarthenshire. The project has received £2.3...

Date: 6th. Event type: River cleanup. Location: Glanamman. Meeting point: Entrance of Geryr Afon. Map link: https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=51.806983,-3.924608&hl=en&num=1&t=m&z=16 Time: 10am – 12pm. Bring along (if possible): Gloves, wellingtons, waders. Physicality level: Medium. Suitability:...

  It’s that time of year again when Japanese knotweed’s growing season draws to a close and the plant dies away, but specialists Environet are...

Cwtogi ar raglen samplu dŵr MAE Bwrdd Gweithredol Cyngor Sir Caerfyrddin wedi cytuno na fydd y dŵr ar Draeth y Dwyrain, Porth Tywyn yn...

THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL COMMUNITIES ACT 2006 WILL CONTINUE TAKING EVIDENCE FOR ITS INQUIRY ON TUESDAY 24 OCTOBER. THE COMMITTEE WILL...

Residents smash recycling targets three years early RECYCLING rates in Carmarthenshire have rocketed, beating a statutory recycling target three years early. Figures released by Welsh...

On 30th anniversary of the 1987 Great Storm, windy weather forecast for the west of the UK - protect your home and business now ...

Datblygu llwybr yn Sir Gaerfyrddin   Mae llwybr yn cael ei ddatblygu yn Sir Gaerfyrddin ac mae gwaith parhaus yn cael ei wneud ar y trywyddau...

Waste and Tyre Amnesty in Pencader Householders in Pencader and the surrounding areas are being urged to have a clear out. A waste and tyre amnesty is...

Date: Oct 2nd. Event type: Cleanup. Location: Dafen Pond, Llanelli. Meeting point: Pond car park. Map link: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/51%C2%B041'29.3%22N+4%C2%B007'46.6%22W/@51.69146,-4.1318097,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d51.69146!4d-4.129621 Time: 10am – 12pm. Bring along (if possible): Gloves. Physicality level:...

In their recent 10 year vision, Ramblers Cymru mapped out how Wales can be a happier, healthier nation where walking is at the heart of every...

Eco-Explore Community Interest Company, a Caerphilly not-for-profit organisation, has been selected to receive 1,000 after applying for funding from organic skin and haircare brand Green People....

Four Neath Port Talbot parks are in the running in a public vote for the title of the UK’s favourite green space. Following a successful...

Hello all,   Its fledging time for around 300,000 Manx Shearwater chicks from Skomer, Skokholm and Ramsey, and this week, they are heading out into a...

Plaid Cymru highlights inadequate for electric vehicles The Welsh Government needs to address a “blackout” on electric vehicle charging points in mid Wales, Plaid Cymru...

Cetma’s Wildlife Watch Litter Pickers Project has been shortlisted by The Skipton Building Society’s Grassroots Giving initiative!   The Project’s aim is to clean up rural,...

In June, Go Compare Energy created a carbon footprint calculator to measure the nation's carbon emissions. Now the results are in and they're shocking: *...

TEST OF SCHOOL RESOURCES SHOWS HOW NEW POSITIVE ENERGY HABITS IN FAMILIES CAN BE ENCOURAGED AT SCHOOL _ _ Smart Energy GB, the voice of the smart meter...

Orchids bright and beautiful Need help with your orchids? Then the National Botanic Garden of Wales is the place to be on Saturday and Sunday,...

In response to a question from Plaid Cymru, the Cabinet Secretary for the Environment and Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths has indicated the Welsh Government intends to...

Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Climate Change and Rural Affairs Simon Thomas has welcomed that Plaid led Ceredigion Council continues to be the top...

Date: 1st. Event type: Cleanup. Location: Burry Port. Meeting point: Multi use games arena. Map link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1CX276i47ldBG5PzLQqtAsyYTj0w&usp=sharing Time: 10am – 12pm. Bring along (if possible): Gloves, hi vis jacket. Physicality level:...

PROPOSALS to create a 16-mile walking and cycling path between Carmarthen and Llandeilo have moved up a gear thanks to a funding boost.   The Tywi...

Date: 7th. Event type: River cleanup. Location: Glanamman. Meeting point: Entrance of Ger yr Afon. Map link: https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=51.806983,-3.924608&hl=en&num=1&t=m&z=16 Time: 10am – 12pm. Bring along (if possible): Gloves, wellingtons,...

The House of Lords Select Committee on the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 has today formally launched its call for evidence. The Committee...