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Tipping Points

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022 SOSWatkins

Sir David Attenborough and Prof. Johan Rockström provide an excellent review of our current position with respect to climate change and in particular the fact that we are very close to crucial tipping points. Once you get beyond a tipping point, there is no going back. It’s a bit like (more…) Read More

Big Solar Gathering

November 10, 2022November 10, 2022 SOSWatkins

The Big Solar Co-op is jumpstarting community solar with a new volunteer-led, ethical model that works anywhere in the UK. We’re aiming to install 100MW of solar by 2030 – cutting carbon emissions to combat climate change. They have been incubated by Sharenergy Co-operative and grew out of their 10 years of (more…) Read More

COP 27 Visual Guide

October 31, 2022October 31, 2022 SOSWatkins

The United Nations meets every year as part of a “Conference of Parties” (= COP) to negotiate progress on international agreements with respect to Climate Change. It enables small and large countries to get together and negotiate essential issues and report on progress to dates – everyone from the Solomon (more…) Read More

Submit Evidence on making green happen

October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 SOSWatkins

The government, through the BEIS department, is seeking to consult with people on what can be done to improve the country’s development of “green lifestyles.” They have developed a questionnaire, which is quite long, but very thorough to enable you to express your opinion. We have until 27th October to (more…) Read More

UK Lords says behaviour change essential

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 SOSWatkins

The House of Lords’ environment and climate change committee published a report on behaviour change and environmental goals today (12 October), for which they took evidence from 146 organisations including businesses, local authorities, charities and think tanks. According to the report, nearly a third (32%) of emission savings by 2035 (more…) Read More

UK Government accepts climate change strategy unlawful

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 SOSWatkins

Friends of the Earth, Client Earth and the Good Law Project sued the government for having an illegal strategy. In July 2022 the High court agreed. The Climate Change Act requires Government to hit Net Zero by 2050, to make proposals as to how it will meet that target, and (more…) Read More

See Green Homes in Shropshire

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 SOSWatkins

On Saturday 8th October homeowners across Shropshire who have done retrofit works to their homes will be opening their doors to showcase energy efficiency measures, tell you about their experiences, and answer your questions. Lots of great advice will be available, from what it’s like to live with an air (more…) Read More

Parish/Town clerks and Councillors’ conference

October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 SOSWatkins

On 3rd November we will be presenting to the SLCC (Society of Local councils and Clerks) conference on how our education and training are helping councillors develop their plans for tackling climate change. Carbon Literate councillors and clerks will understand not only how to change their own buildings and assets, (more…) Read More

What’s good for the planet is good for the pocket

October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 SOSWatkins

It is easy to think in this cost-of-living crisis, that we need to focus on the here and now. That could mean you no longer worry about the planet. But you can still help the planet and help your pocket. Here are some ideas for the short term and the (more…) Read More

Free Householders Carbon Literacy course

October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 SOSWatkins

We are offering a one-day Carbon Literacy course for Householders for free, to support the Carbon Literacy Project’s Action day on November 7th. On 7th November 2022, to coincide with day 1 of the UN COP27 climate negotiations conference, the Carbon Literacy Project is holding the biggest ever climate action (more…) Read More

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