Throwing bats under the train: HS2’s bat tunnel and the dangerous spin behind deregulation
3rd April 2025
HS2's so-called bat tunnel has become a political scapegoat, used to justify rolling back environmental protections. But the real story is very different. This page breaks down what the bat tunnel is, who approved it, and why weakening protections won’t solve the UK’s planning challenges.
Better planning needs real solutions, not blame games
17th March 2025
The government’s rhetoric is pushing for deregulation at the expense of nature.
Nature vs Growth? The false choice threatening our future
31st January 2025
Should developers 'stop worrying about the bats and the newts'? They don't have to; pitting nature against development is dangerous, irresponsible and unnecessary.
Is the government’s planning reform bad for bats?
22nd January 2025
Planning reforms risk devastating impacts to bats, here's what we're doing about it and how you can help.
