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Group of elderly women in coats and scarves, some smiling, some triumphant with raised fists.

The Swiss women elders who changed the course of climate law: here's how

The KlimaSeniorinnen stopped off at Goldsmiths University with a screening of their film Trop Chaud - Beat the Heat - which tells the story of their journey to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg.

Square building with rails for climbing up to roof and single very tall chimney. Waste truck visible on road in front.

Crunch time: will Lewisham council wake up to the harms of the borough's biggest polluter, SELCHP?

The council's contract with the SELCHP incinerator is coming up for renewal. After 38 years of unwavering support, will the Green administration finally reset the relationship?

Workers removing floor boards to install insulation, joists visibie, drills and power tools on the floor

'Net-zero industry is in decline': what does it mean for Lewisham's climate action plans?

The sustainable development committee was told that the shortage of retrofit, heat pump and solar installers is a key barrier to its plans. Tauseef Anwar explains why installers are abandoning the sector.

Tall red railings around dried up grass and trees at Sayes Court.

The greening of Sayes Court estate in Deptford

The early National Trust missed its chance to bring 10 acres of gardens at the historic site into public ownership. More than 140 years later, the organisation is back.

Post drawn by child for their campaign - picture of the world, blue with green shapes and slogan Protect Mother Nature, green hearts, with text reference to SDGs and school Eco council.

'Saving the world bit by bit': Catford primary school launches eco-refill shop

When Year 5 children at Rathfern primary school found out that Fairy Liquid can harm aquatic life, they organised their own refill shop selling safer alternatives.

Creekside Discovery Centre natural banks of shrubs and grasses giving access to the creek at low tide. Buildings and walls at one bank.

Re-imagining Deptford Creek: Eleni Mente’s Sentient Edges

A workshop at the BPTW architects' open studio asks: 'What if we gave more room to the river?'

Knarled and twisted tree trunks with leaves behind them.

How volunteers created Buckthorne nature reserve .. and the vision for Gorne Wood

A look at how nature is thriving at the reserve in Crofton Park and the founders' hopes to grow it further with three acres of ancient woodland.