A shockingly stark look at the global warming statistics presented by former Vice President, Al Gore. The worrying thing is that this film was released in 2006 and yet the problem is still getting worse. Gore took his wake up call to cities across the world and is still campaigning Read more…
A really easy to listen to podcast by TEDx London. Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst explore ideas around climate change from the fashion industry, to how the law can save the planet, inviting special guests to present new ideas and perspectives on how climate change impacts them. The series has Read more…
Many of us haven’t had to think about it for quite some time but as the UK begins to re-emerge from yet another lockdown, already there is a noticeable increase in rush-hour congestion. Whether you’re someone who has thrived from the work-from-home set-up, or you’re dying to get back to Read more…
HEAT PUMPS FOR DOMESTIC CENTRAL HEATING. The UK Government has not yet set a deadline but plan to make it mandatory that all new house builds should use low-carbon alternatives to a gas boiler. This makes it likely that a heat pump will grow in popularity as the means of Read more…
I’m Chloe – I live in Minchinhampton, I’m a member of the CAN, and one of my jobs is being the project coordinator for the Stroud-based community action group, Action on Plastic. This involves running the group’s Facebook group, Instagram and Twitter accounts, and under normal circumstances I visit businesses, Read more…
Traditional houses in this area are not renowned for their energy efficiency. In fact, you’re more likely to describe an old stone house as “leaky”, “damp” and “draughty”. Many modern energy efficiency techniques are either impossible, ineffective or worse, could actually perpetuate the problem. Insulating your walls, either on the Read more…
Do you have an idea for a way to tackle climate change locally? Maybe you’ve made a change to the way you do something and if only everyone made that same change in their lives it could have a big impact? Perhaps you have some knowledge or experience to share. Read more…