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.
Green Spaces
'Environmental racism': council approves rubber crumb football pitch at Whitefoot Lane, Downham
Local GP and Public Health expert Jacky McLeod objected to the plan saying 'putting this kind of thing in an area, which in other areas would have been rejected' is environmental racism, but councillors overruled GP and community concerns.
Will we lose Crossness nature reserve for the 'false promise' of CCS?
Cory has built two incinerators next to the reserve, and 'nature is hanging on by its fingernails'. Both incinerators were widely opposed, and the logic behind the firm's proposed carbon capture scheme is contested by climate scientists.
Council ignores health risks in plans for rubber crumb pitch at Whitefoot Lane, Downham
Cabinet member Sakina Sheikh presented officer advice on rubber crumb which ignores health risks to players and workers, in her answers at the full council meeting on 28 January.
Calls to scrap plans for crumb rubber football pitch at Whitefoot Lane, Downham
Lewisham council have raised a planning application for a 3G football pitch at the playing fields, which include protected nature conservation areas. But local campaigners are calling for a halt and health impact assessment.
'Janet Daby, I beg you' - Is your MP going to the National Emergency Briefing?
Over 1000 UK scientists have written to MPs urging them to attend the briefing on 27 November, which will highlight the accelerating dangers of climate and nature breakdown.
Whitefoot Lane, Downham: risk of serious harms to children's health from planned football pitch
Downham GP Dr Helen Tattersfield raises concerns over potential "serious detrimental effects" of microplastics on young players' health, as well as the risks to nature.