Gemma Rickard - Save Our Shropshire

Green Doors Event

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 Gemma Rickard

Marches Energy Agency and Zero Carbon Shropshire are holding a “Green Doors Event” over three weekends October 14th/15th, 21st/22nd and 28th/29th where you can find out from the owners how they made their homes cheaper to run, cosier and healthier, as well as gentler on the environment. There are homes in Shropshire, (more…) Read More

Empowering Ashington’s journey to net zero

September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 Gemma Rickard

Save Our Shropshire CIO ventured beyond the borders of Shropshire to deliver Climate Change education to Ashington and other Councils in Northumberland back in May. Ten councillors received their Carbon Literacy certificate last Tuesday evening – September 19th. Three other councillors not in the picture also got certificates. Photo Credit: (more…) Read More

Somerset Eco-Homes

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 Gemma Rickard

Newland Homes has built “Eco-Homes” in Somerset. Fantastic. It is great to see that a builder is taking the initiative to build homes that are fit for the future. In our education we are encouraging people to buy homes which make a big impact on their energy consumption, using the (more…) Read More

Wellington Green Fair

July 26, 2023July 26, 2023 Gemma Rickard

Come to the Wellington Green Fair (more…) Read More

Solar Farms and Benefits to Local Councils

July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 Gemma Rickard

There is increasing interest in developing Solar Farms on land that is suitable, which will require discussion with Parish and Town councils. Their communities could benefit from reducing energy costs for local householders and businesses. Hence, not only will this help reduce our dependence on oil and gas, but it (more…) Read More

Eat Less Meat

July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 Gemma Rickard

A new article by Peter Scarborough and others, based on rigorous research, demonstrates that we should eat less meat by adopting more of a “plant-based diet”. This does not mean we have to go vegan or vegetarian – but there is no harm in doing so. It is just that (more…) Read More

We are not meeting targets

June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 Gemma Rickard

The Climate Change Committee have just published their latest report on progress with respect to achieving the UK’s targets on climate change. Having been found guilty last year by the High court of not achieving its legal requirements on achieving its plan, the Climate Change Committee now reports ” Despite (more…) Read More

Craven Arms Next Generation Fair

April 29, 2023May 2, 2023 Gemma Rickard

We will be taking part again in the brilliant Craven Arms countryside fair. Let’s hope it will be another fine day. We will be showcasing our new nine top tips for saving money and the planet. Come along and ask some questions about how you can help to tackle climate (more…) Read More

SOS are awarded Platinum

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 Gemma Rickard

Save Our Shropshire is thrilled to be awarded Platinum level as a Carbon Literate Organisation by the Carbon Literacy Project The Carbon Literacy organisation states: “A Carbon Literate Organisation (CLO) is an organisation that has been accredited by The Carbon Literacy Project as having a substantial commitment to Carbon Literacy. (more…) Read More

Saving money and the planet

March 23, 2023March 23, 2023 Gemma Rickard

The Shropshire Star featured our Telford and Wrekin talks about how to save money through improving our diets, changing our energy usage, and using electric vehicles. It showed how households could save £ thousands as well as reduce their carbon footprint. Do come along to the next workshops at 7 (more…) Read More

Author: Gemma Rickard