Environment

The college has committed to the London Anchor Institutions' Network

Waltham Forest College renews pledge to tackle climate crisis

The River Roding between Redbridge and South Woodford (Image: Creative Commons)

The River Roding between Redbridge and South Woodford (Image: Creative Commons)

Cllr Paul Donovan

The River Roding - a jewel in our local crown

USA President-elect Donald Trump denies the climate emergency (Image: PA)

USA President-elect Donald Trump denies the climate emergency (Image: PA)

Climate emergency

'Destruction of the environment is the crisis of our time'

The Epping Forest Field Studies Centre was built by City Corporation in 1970 (City of London Corporation)

The Epping Forest Field Studies Centre was built by City Corporation in 1970 (City of London Corporation)

Epping Forest is helping overcome big societal challenges

Cllr Paul Donovan is concerned about the increasing amount of waste (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan is concerned about the increasing amount of waste (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

The waste in Wanstead just keeps increasing

Grouse shoots are damage natural peat (Image: PA)

Grouse shoots are damage natural peat (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

Public must take control of private land

Brett Ellis has looked into the naming of storms (Image: PA)

Brett Ellis has looked into the naming of storms (Image: PA)

'Storms always seem to have lacklustre names'

There are over 1,500 fungi species in Epping Forest (Image: City of London Corporation)

There are over 1,500 fungi species in Epping Forest (Image: City of London Corporation)

Autumn has arrived at Epping Forest

A lot of youngsters turned out for the children's litter pick at Chingford (Image: City of London Corporation)

A lot of youngsters turned out for the children's litter pick at Chingford (Image: City of London Corporation)

Celebrating the volunteers of London's Green Lungs

Henry Maynard Primary School was a regional winner in a green education awards

Henry Maynard Primary School was a regional winner in a green education awards

Primary school pupils crowned 'eco-champions' in national awards

There area Grow Zones in Wanstead (Image: Wild Wanstead)

There area Grow Zones in Wanstead (Image: Wild Wanstead)

'Take up some of that concrete and let the earth breathe'

50 tonnes of rubbish caught fire at a waste facility in Leyton

50 tonnes of rubbish caught fire at a waste facility in Leyton

London Fire Brigade

Huge plumes of smoke after 50 tonnes of rubbish catches fire at waste facility

Ancient woodland like Epping Forest need protecting (Image: Ken Mears)

Ancient woodland like Epping Forest need protecting (Image: Ken Mears)

Loss of biodiversity threatens the future of the planet

The Worshipful Company of IT visits Epping Forest (Image: Thomas Boughton/City of London Corporation)

The Worshipful Company of IT visits Epping Forest (Image: Thomas Boughton/City of London Corporation)

Community contribution

Working together to conserve the rich and ancient heritage of Epping Forest

Trudi Warner holding a sign outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London, following a High Court ruling

Trudi Warner holding a sign outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London, following a High Court ruling

'The Government wanted to take me to court for telling a jury their rights'

Cllr Paul Donovan urges visitors to Wanstead Flats to respect the nature (Image: City of London Corporation)

Cllr Paul Donovan urges visitors to Wanstead Flats to respect the nature (Image: City of London Corporation)

City of London Corporation

We need to value the diverse nature of Wanstead Flats

Visitors to Epping Forest are being asked to keep to footpaths to protect the bluebells (Image: City of London Corporation/Yvette Woodhouse)

Visitors to Epping Forest are being asked to keep to footpaths to protect the bluebells (Image: City of London Corporation/Yvette Woodhouse)

Epping Forest is exploring the growing impact of climate change on site

Chingford and Woodford Green MP, Sir Iain Duncan Smith and the minister for Food, Farming and Fisheries, Mark Spencer at Epping Forest with Ben Murphy and COL staff (Image: City of London Corporation)

Chingford and Woodford Green MP, Sir Iain Duncan Smith and the minister for Food, Farming and Fisheries, Mark Spencer at Epping Forest with Ben Murphy and COL staff (Image: City of London Corporation)

'Epping Forest is of national and international conservation importance'

Wild Wanstead is part of the Grow Zone supported by Redbridge Council (Image: Wild Wanstead)

Wild Wanstead is part of the Grow Zone supported by Redbridge Council (Image: Wild Wanstead)

Climate emergency

'Progression on the climate and biodiversity agenda in the borough'

Epping Forest is made up of some ancient trees (Image: Newsquest)

Epping Forest is made up of some ancient trees (Image: Newsquest)

'The best way of advancing woodland is to leave what is already there alone'

Paul Thompson (right), seen here with Ben Murphy and former Lord Mayor of the City of London Vincent Keaveny, is retiring at the end of January (Image: City of London Corporation)

Paul Thompson (right), seen here with Ben Murphy and former Lord Mayor of the City of London Vincent Keaveny, is retiring at the end of January (Image: City of London Corporation)

Reflecting on the past but planning ahead

Cllr Paul Donovan wants more Grow Zones in Redbrige (Image: Wild Wanstead)

Cllr Paul Donovan wants more Grow Zones in Redbrige (Image: Wild Wanstead)

Redbridge Council

Climate emergency needs to be treated as an emergency

Brett Ellis has more to worry about than 'marginally cleaner air' (Image: PA)

Brett Ellis has more to worry about than 'marginally cleaner air' (Image: PA)

Cost of living crisis

Blame Rishi Sunak for me not caring one jot about the environment

Longhorn cows graze in Wanstead Park (Image: PA)

Longhorn cows graze in Wanstead Park (Image: PA)

Agriculture doesn't need to be a greenhouse gas generator!

St Mary's Church of England Primary School. Image: Google Maps

St Mary's Church of England Primary School. Image: Google Maps

School flood wall approved - despite impact on neighbours

Longhorn cows have been doing essential work while grazing in Epping Forest (Picture: City of London Corporation)

Longhorn cows have been doing essential work while grazing in Epping Forest (Picture: City of London Corporation)

The wonderful job longhorn cows do in Epping Forest

Cllr Paul Donovan (inset) is calling for free or cheap public transport (Image: TfL)

Cllr Paul Donovan (inset) is calling for free or cheap public transport (Image: TfL)

Redbridge Council

Radical measures are needed in UK transport system

England's Johnny Bairstow carries a Just Stop Oil protester off the pitch during day one of the second Ashes test match at Lord's (Image: PA)

England's Johnny Bairstow carries a Just Stop Oil protester off the pitch during day one of the second Ashes test match at Lord's (Image: PA)

'Bravery is needed to make protests really effective'

Cllr Paul Donovan supports the ULEZ expansion (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan supports the ULEZ expansion (Image: PA)

Greater London Authority

Mayor Sadiq Khan has shown real leadership on ULEZ and active travel agenda

Paul Donovan rewilding

Paul Donovan rewilding

'Human beings still seem determined to dominate rather than partner nature'

Paul Donovan says Wanstead Park 'needs ongoing care and attention.' Main image: Google Street View

Paul Donovan says Wanstead Park 'needs ongoing care and attention.' Main image: Google Street View

What are the plans to restore 'great' park?

Paul Donovan is impressed with the work being done at St Mary's Church in Wanstead to protect the environment.

Paul Donovan is impressed with the work being done at St Mary's Church in Wanstead to protect the environment.

Acceleration needed to help counter climate crisis

Theo Khelfoune Ferreras, 19, died on March 29, 2023

Theo Khelfoune Ferreras, 19, died on March 29, 2023

Sister's loving tribute to passionate climate activist who 'lost hope in future'

Paul Donovan is in favour of the ULEZ extension

Paul Donovan is in favour of the ULEZ extension

Extending ULEZ is one step closer to cleaner air

The Wanstead Village litter pick starts at just after 10am on Saturday. Main image: PA

The Wanstead Village litter pick starts at just after 10am on Saturday. Main image: PA

Do your bit and join the Great British Spring Clean

London has close to 9,000 charging points

London has close to 9,000 charging points

London ranked the UK’s number one city to embrace the 2030 electrical switchover

Just Stop Oil protesters in London. Image: PA

Just Stop Oil protesters in London. Image: PA

Protesters right to demand crisis is taken seriously

A new free digital Carbon Planner tool from NatWest helps all businesses reduce their carbon emissions

A new free digital Carbon Planner tool from NatWest helps all businesses reduce their carbon emissions

How NatWest could help your business cut emissions and lower energy costs

Marks Gate residents met to protest about the plans in 2020. Image: Moazzem Hossain. (Top) Images from planning documents

Marks Gate residents met to protest about the plans in 2020. Image: Moazzem Hossain. (Top) Images from planning documents

Housing on 'toxic timebomb' former landfill site puts public at risk

Daniel Edelstyn and Hilary Powell are living on their roof to raise funds for solar panels on their street

Daniel Edelstyn and Hilary Powell are living on their roof to raise funds for solar panels on their street

Couple sleep on roof to turn street into 'power station'

Fly-tippers caught by Redbridge Council displayed on the November wall of shame

Fly-tippers caught by Redbridge Council displayed on the November wall of shame

'Wall of shame' shows images of fly tippers 'caught in the act'

The Cheques at Barkingside in January 2020.

The Cheques at Barkingside in January 2020.

The reminders of ancient woodland across our area

A road-side view of Wanstead Park. Main image: Google Street View

A road-side view of Wanstead Park. Main image: Google Street View

Much-loved park cannot be left to deteriorate

Illustrative view of facility from the South with the incinerator in the background. Image: NLWA

Illustrative view of facility from the South with the incinerator in the background. Image: NLWA

Edmonton Incinerator

'Carbon capture' solution for Edmonton Incinerator is 'la la land' wishful thinking

The Edmonton Incinerator. Image: James Cracknell

The Edmonton Incinerator. Image: James Cracknell

Edmonton Incinerator

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How Edmonton incinerator profits might help your household save money

Paul Donovan is pleased with the reductions that have been made but says there is much more to do

Paul Donovan is pleased with the reductions that have been made but says there is much more to do

Positive climate progress but more needs to be done

Firefighters at Chigwell Road Reuse and Recycling Centre. Image: London Fire Brigade

Firefighters at Chigwell Road Reuse and Recycling Centre. Image: London Fire Brigade

Recycling centre shut due to large fire

Paul Donovan argues the number of people flying proves the penny has not dropped regarding climate change. Main image: PA

Paul Donovan argues the number of people flying proves the penny has not dropped regarding climate change. Main image: PA

Act now to pull back from the precipice of destruction

Will Thompson and Jim Blakemore demonstrate the side-by-side bikes. Image: LDRS

Will Thompson and Jim Blakemore demonstrate the side-by-side bikes. Image: LDRS

'Pedal along' free ebike taxi service hopes to help lonely and disabled

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Electric buses 'shut down' as flash flood waters entered circuits

A still from Josh Lyons' video of flood water flowing back into the Ching. Image: Josh Lyons/LDRS

A still from Josh Lyons' video of flood water flowing back into the Ching. Image: Josh Lyons/LDRS

Videos show Chingford flash flooding

Cllr Paul Donovan argues that it's time for the big oil companies to pay reparations for their role in causing climate change. Photos: UGC/Pixabay

Cllr Paul Donovan argues that it's time for the big oil companies to pay reparations for their role in causing climate change. Photos: UGC/Pixabay

Big oil needs to pay for the climate crisis it caused

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is

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Mayor ‘concerned’ about flash flood risk in London

Wanstead High School. Image: Google

Wanstead High School. Image: Google

Plastic pollution

Teen felt 'dismissed' over 'boat load' of plastic waste from school