Emma Waller

The Unseen Price of the Lower Thames Crossing The Lower Thames Crossing has been promoted as a solution to congestion and a boost to the economy, but at what cost? While infrastructure projects like this promise short-term benefits, they often come at the expense of long-term environmental sustainability. The impact on biodiversity, air quality, and carbon emissions cannot be ignored. As we face a climate and ecological crisis, it is crucial that development aligns with our commitments to protecting nature, reducing emissions, and safeguarding public health. If we fail to consider these factors now, we risk paying a far greater price in the future.

Contrary to popular belief, the conservation sector is much broader than outdoor work and encompasses opportunities for various skills, interests, and working styles.

As the UK races to decarbonise its energy sector, the stakes couldn’t be higher. The shift to renewable energy is vital in combating climate change, but without careful planning, it risks unintended harm to the very ecosystems that sustain us. How do we reconcile the urgent need for clean energy with the equally critical need to protect biodiversity? In her thought-provoking blog, Emma Waller, Planning and Policy Officer at Kent Wildlife Trust, shines a spotlight on this pressing challenge.