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News / soil health

20-year-old pedalling across globe to ‘save soil’ arrives in Bristol

Sahil Jha started his journey from Australia and has already cycled through 16 countries

News / Earthshot Prize

Bristol company nominated for Earthshot Prize 2025

Matter's self-cleaning filter for homes and factories stops harmful microplastics

News / Clean Air For Kids

Bristol campaigner takes her call for clean air for kids to the UN

Ruth Brooker will be joining other advocates from across the world in New York

News / Nature

The mysterious lack of water within a pond in a popular park

The water levels in a pond in one corner of a north Bristol park have been unusually low recently

News / Bristol heat networks

Plans to expand Bristol’s heat network into city centre

The “ambitious” new network will stretch from Cabot Circus to Millennium Square

News / Avon Needs Trees

Tree-based living sculpture to come to Bristol

A local artist has partnered with a charity to create a living sculpture

News / Just Transition

Climate, race and disability podcast seeks to unpick jargon and bust myths

The new series untangles climate jargon and finds out how environmentalism can be more inclusive

News / protest

Protesters call for stop to Rosebank oil field

The government is expected to make a final decision on Rosebank in the coming months

News / rivers

A River’s Song celebrates ‘mistreated and neglected’ south Bristol river

Bedminster musicians and river lovers are coming together to create a new composition

News / rivers

Spirit of the river Avon comes to life

A giant puppet will represent the river's voice as the campaign to clean up the Avon continues

News / parks

Calls for new Big Park as part of Bristol Temple Quarter development

Residents are invited to respond to a survey with ideas and comments on proposals for the area

News / Food and drink

Nature-first booze brand expands into festivals

The brand putting planet before profit will now be behind the bar at your favourite summer events

News / bristol city council

Bristol leads Core Cities in emissions reductions

Data also shows wealthier wards have higher carbon footprints than more deprived areas of the city

News / Advertising Feature

Betmaster dares to go big in the UK with official gambling licence

Advertising feature

News / Bristol airport

Protesters oppose ‘plane stupid’ plans for airport expansion

Dozens gathered outside City Hall ahead of Tuesday evening's full council meeting

News / Wildlife

2,000 children create wild spaces for butterflies

47 schools have taken part in the project to help butterflies and moths thrive

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