Act Now, Change Forever - we lobbied Vicky Foxcroft MP for climate and nature
Lewisham climate campaigner David Holloway joined the mass lobby at Westminster demanding urgent action on climate and the environment.
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London homes at "acute risk" of overheating - can we adapt fast enough?
UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) modelling found 6m homes in London and the south east are likely to face 2 weeks of extreme indoor heat annually, while schools will swelter through 10 weeks. Are our homes, workplaces and public buildings fit to protect us?
'Silent killer' - why are heatwaves so dangerous?
Research shows that heatwaves are the most dangerous type of extreme weather and London is the UK city most at risk. People living in deprived areas face the greatest risks to their health. We asked Lewisham council how it is responding to the threat.
5 key takeaways from Lewisham's Active Travel Strategy
The goal is to create "a safer, more accessible borough where everyone can easily walk or cycle to their destination." New Cross writer, cyclist and road safety campaigner Tomilyn Rupert shares the toplines.
Lewisham's wildlife struggles in early summer heatwave - here's how you can help
The climate crisis is eroding the familiar pattern of the seasons and causing heatwaves, droughts and flash floods. How is this affecting our fragile local wildlife and what can we do to help?
Climate Scorecard 2025 - Lewisham gets top marks on Planning & Land Use but penalties for clean air and nature
The council improved on its 2023 Climate Score by 10%, achieving its highest scores on Planning & Land Use and Collaboration & Engagement. It saw improvements across every category except Biodiversity, losing points on Clean Air and Nature.
What are the health impacts of plastic?
This article by Yale Climate Connections is published here as part of the global journalism collaboration Covering Climate Now.