Environment

Data from Environet has revealed the latest hotspots of Japanese knotweed in Cambridgeshire.

Japanese Knotweed

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Japanese knotweed hotspots in Cambridgeshire revealed for 2024

Martin Cooper says plastic recycling is not working.

Martin Cooper says plastic recycling is not working.

"The fact is, recycling as a solution to our plastic rubbish, isn’t working."

Lily and Margot, two blue-throated macaws, escaped the Regent's Park zoo on October 21.

Lily and Margot, two blue-throated macaws, escaped the Regent's Park zoo on October 21.

Escaped parrots from London Zoo found 60 miles away in Hunts village

Heavy rain hit parts of England in September, causing flooding

Heavy rain hit parts of England in September, causing flooding

Government urges public to prepare for floods after wettest 18 months on record

The island is inaccessible during flood.

The island is inaccessible during flood.

Community contribution

What happens when this small island floods?

Locals have told The Hunts Post rising water levels in residential streets has caused

Locals have told The Hunts Post rising water levels in residential streets has caused

Ben Obese-Jecty

Residents in Huntingdonshire village 'living in fear' after flooding

Councillor Lorna Dupre, chair of Cambridgeshire County Council’s Environment & Green Investment Committee

Councillor Lorna Dupre, chair of Cambridgeshire County Council’s Environment & Green Investment Committee

Cambridgeshire County Council

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Cambridgeshire County Council on track to reach net zero 2030 goals

A Little Egret steps out showing a yellow foot and spectacular snow-white plumage.

A Little Egret steps out showing a yellow foot and spectacular snow-white plumage.

Community contribution

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Have you seen a Little Egret in Huntingdonshire?

Martin Cooper writes his monthly environmental column.

Martin Cooper writes his monthly environmental column.

Community contribution

Fermanagh Environmental Issues

Read the staggering statistics on producing cheap clothing

Hunts Post Farming Column by Anne-Marie Hamilton, of Wood Farm, Hail Weston

Hunts Post Farming Column by Anne-Marie Hamilton, of Wood Farm, Hail Weston

Anne Marie is looking forward to garden show

Michael Sly runs Park Farm at Thorney. Mr Sly has been farming for more than 30 years and has been made an MBE for services to agriculture.

Michael Sly runs Park Farm at Thorney. Mr Sly has been farming for more than 30 years and has been made an MBE for services to agriculture.

'Back local farmers with more British food in schools and hospitals'

Martin Cooper writes about the new litter picking trial.

Martin Cooper writes about the new litter picking trial.

This is how you can earn money litter picking at holiday destination

The Norfolk Hawker has been spotted in Cambridgeshire.

The Norfolk Hawker has been spotted in Cambridgeshire.

The Great Ouse Valley Trust

Spectacular rare dragonfly spotted in the Great Ouse Valley

Martin Cooper says we need to pay attention to climate change.

Martin Cooper says we need to pay attention to climate change.

Environmentalist says commitment from governments on climate is "pathetic"

Cricket club goes green with solar panels to achieve net-zero by 2045

Cricket club goes green with solar panels to achieve net-zero by 2045

Cricket club switches to solar power to tackle soaring bills and cut emissions

Anglian Water HQ in Huntingdon.

Anglian Water HQ in Huntingdon.

Anglian Water given joint worst environmental rating for third year

Award-winning children’s author Lauren Child visiting a school who applied for free Woodland Trust trees.

Award-winning children’s author Lauren Child visiting a school who applied for free Woodland Trust trees.

More than 7,000 trees planted in Cambs this spring - there's still time for more

The council’s first weed treatment programme began in June across the county

The council’s first weed treatment programme began in June across the county

Cambridgeshire County Council

Cambridgeshire County Council's war on kerbside weeds 'well underway'

Pictured are pupils Junior, Ruby, Zori and Laucia with Steve Legg and Sarah Moyles, eco group leader and teacher.

Pictured are pupils Junior, Ruby, Zori and Laucia with Steve Legg and Sarah Moyles, eco group leader and teacher.

Meet the school's environmental champions

Ofwat shared it was

Ofwat shared it was

All 11 water firms in England and Wales to face major probe over sewage spills

The judges from Anglia in Bloom together with many of the volunteers from St Ives in Bloom.

The judges from Anglia in Bloom together with many of the volunteers from St Ives in Bloom.

Anglia in Bloom

Anglia in Bloom judges visit St Ives in Huntingdonshire

RAF Upwood has been the target of fly tipping and arson attacks for a number of years

RAF Upwood has been the target of fly tipping and arson attacks for a number of years

Shocking pictures reveal scale of fly tipping at RAF Upwood site

Environmental columnist Martin Cooper.

Environmental columnist Martin Cooper.

Are refill products really helping the environment?

Yellow Rattle can be found in meadows.

Yellow Rattle can be found in meadows.

The Great Ouse Valley Trust

Find out more about parasitic plant that can help you grow your own mini-meadow!

Gravel bottom of a sidestream is being prepared for cleaning by flow deflectors to encourage spawning.

Gravel bottom of a sidestream is being prepared for cleaning by flow deflectors to encourage spawning.

Environment Agency

Find out how fish stock is improved in the River Great Ouse

Martin Cooper talks greenwashing.

Martin Cooper talks greenwashing.

Is it time to come clean on greenwashing?

Organisers Nev Runham, Mary Cox and Steph Atkins pictured with the Christian Aid area organiser, Alex Cassidy.

Organisers Nev Runham, Mary Cox and Steph Atkins pictured with the Christian Aid area organiser, Alex Cassidy.

St Ives Eco Action Faiths Group host climate change talk with Christian Aid

Anglian Water HQ in Huntingdon.

Anglian Water HQ in Huntingdon.

Anglian Water convicted in case against Environment Agency

Rotary club's contribution ensures longevity of boardwalk site

Rotary club's contribution ensures longevity of boardwalk site

Holt Island boardwalk's revamp gets financial boost from club

Cllr Sam Wakeford, Cllr Lara Davenport-Ray, Russell Marchant, Reed Environment, and Michelle Sacks from HDC.

Cllr Sam Wakeford, Cllr Lara Davenport-Ray, Russell Marchant, Reed Environment, and Michelle Sacks from HDC.

Huntingdonshire District Council

Significant investment for new green energy academy

A loud 'hiss' is a message to keep your distance.

A loud 'hiss' is a message to keep your distance.

The Great Ouse Valley Trust

Find out why swans might be 'aggressive' at this time of year

10 Sycamore trees at Hinchingbrooke Country Park will be removed after an outbreak of Sooty Bark disease.

10 Sycamore trees at Hinchingbrooke Country Park will be removed after an outbreak of Sooty Bark disease.

Hinchingbrooke Park

Hinchingbrooke Country Park forced to chop down 10 Sycamore trees

Martin Cooper writes about Earth Month in April.

Martin Cooper writes about Earth Month in April.

UK households still throwing away around 1.7 billion pieces of plastic each week

The talk takes place at Offord Village Hall.

The talk takes place at Offord Village Hall.

The Great Ouse Valley Trust

Speaker will talk about nature and farming

Stories from this week's The Hunts Post.

Stories from this week's The Hunts Post.

London Marathon 2024

The Week in Pictures: Stories you may have missed

Anne Marie Hamilton says it was a frightening experience.

Anne Marie Hamilton says it was a frightening experience.

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Farmer forced to protect family pet from bird of prey

Huntingdonshire District Council introduced the new service on April 1.

Huntingdonshire District Council introduced the new service on April 1.

Huntingdonshire District Council

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Huntingdonshire green bins: Your questions answered

Huntingdon Cromwell Rotarians at the litter pick.

Huntingdon Cromwell Rotarians at the litter pick.

Huntingdon Cromwell Rotary Club take on litter pick at Coneygear Centre

The Local Nature Recovery Strategy is coming to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

The Local Nature Recovery Strategy is coming to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Local Nature Recovery Strategy comes to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

The Huntingdon in Bloom committee celebrating the competition launch at Castle Hills.

The Huntingdon in Bloom committee celebrating the competition launch at Castle Hills.

Huntingdon Town Council

Huntingdon in Bloom to run a photo calendar competition

The Hunts Local Group in Upwood.

The Hunts Local Group in Upwood.

Spotlight on Volunteers: Hunts Local Group at the Wildlife Trust

Bevan Close play area.

Bevan Close play area.

Huntingdon: Bevan Close and Maryland Avenue residents can have say on play areas

We would love to hear your views on local issues.

We would love to hear your views on local issues.

Letters to the Editor

Read this week's Letters to the Editor

The event was part of the Great British Spring Clean.

The event was part of the Great British Spring Clean.

Huge haul of rubbish for village litter pickers

Figures show 67,402 tonnes of waste were collected and disposed by Huntingdonshire District Council in the year to March 2023.

Figures show 67,402 tonnes of waste were collected and disposed by Huntingdonshire District Council in the year to March 2023.

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Figures reveal how much Huntingdonshire’s recycling rate fell last year

Martin Cooper says there is a huge amount of waste at Easter time.

Martin Cooper says there is a huge amount of waste at Easter time.

Cost of Easter!

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Eight million Easter eggs are uneaten and thrown away as food waste every year!

St Ives in Bloom volunteers at Ramsey Road cemetery

St Ives in Bloom volunteers at Ramsey Road cemetery

Britain in Bloom

St Ives chosen to represent Anglia region at Britain in Bloom

Using an interactive map published by the UK Health and Security Agency, you can find out whether you live in, or near, an area affected high levels of radon gas.

Using an interactive map published by the UK Health and Security Agency, you can find out whether you live in, or near, an area affected high levels of radon gas.

Hotspots for radioactive radon gas in Cambridgeshire

The GOVT has launched a petition.

The GOVT has launched a petition.

The Great Ouse Valley Trust

Campaign to protect Ouse Valley for future generations

Trees were planted at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.

Trees were planted at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

150 trees planted at Hinchingbrooke Hospital thanks to NHS charity

The most recent Vegan Market in Huntingdon.

The most recent Vegan Market in Huntingdon.

Vegan Market will return to Huntingdon on March 16

The litter picking will take place at the Community Pavilion and The Community Hub.

The litter picking will take place at the Community Pavilion and The Community Hub.

Little Paxton Parish Council organising Community Litter Pick

Anglian Water say they are making huge investment to reduce flooding after heavy rainfall.

Anglian Water say they are making huge investment to reduce flooding after heavy rainfall.

Flooding Prevention

Anglian Water sets up taskforce to tackle storm flooding

The BMRA celebrating their fundraising efforts.

The BMRA celebrating their fundraising efforts.

British Metals Recycling Association raises nearly £42k for Alzheimer's Society