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Catch up with Islanders taking part in the Extinction Rebellion protest in London and find out about local solidarity activities taking place this weekend

Isle of Wight Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers joined the Plastic Promise during the week of action tackling plastic pollution

At the Green party Conference last weekend, members voted overwhelmingly to support entering discussions with other parties to form potential electoral alliances

The State of Nature Report reveals there has been ‘no let-up in net loss of UK’s nature’. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust share the Isle of Wight view.

A band of volunteers, including holiday-makers, took part in an important MCS survey of finds, which included fishing rope and net, as well as unusual finds such as flip flops, a cute rubber duck and Otrivin bottles.

Pupils at Cowes Enterprise College took part in a day of action on Friday, with pupils voting on a range of issues, learning more about democracy and how to have their voices heard.

Hundreds took to the streets on Friday afternoon for the Fridays for Future Isle of Wight protest.

If you are considering taking action, or going to London for the October uprising that starts on 7th October, you may want to attend these talks.

The Solent Beach Hub will provide a “one-stop-shop” for people looking for their nearest sea or beach based event and so is a great place for groups and organisations to advertise relevant events.

Julie hand delivered four copies of Greta Thunberg's book to all Isle of Wight secondary schools and colleges, hoping Greta's words will inspire young Islanders.

The council sent renewal reminders to people by email, but many people had not provided an email address and therefore did not receive any notification.