Time for change – cost of living and climate crisis
One of the most effective things that can be done to reduce energy bills at the same time as carbon emissions is to make homes more energy efficient
One of the most effective things that can be done to reduce energy bills at the same time as carbon emissions is to make homes more energy efficient
The Scottish Government has set out a requirement to see an additional eight to 12 GW of new onshore wind energy come forward by 2030
Time is running out to make the emissions reductions we need by 2030. That work has already begun but needs to be continued and accelerated by our incoming councillors
Pupils across the islands have been producing artwork and stories to represent their hopes for a sustainable, climate-friendly future on their islands
‘…community food growing comes with huge social benefits, allowing more people to access fresh fruits and vegetables, reducing reliance on less healthy processed foods. It’s also great for both the mental and physical health of participants’
‘We can demand a system that embraces the contributions that people from refugee backgrounds, whether they are fleeing climate breakdown or something else, can make to our society’
‘…we need more than international agreements and national targets to solve this crisis. Small-scale and local level action is also critical’
‘There is more to be done – for example fully divesting the council’s pension fund from the fossil fuel industries which, unless they move away from their current emissions trajectory and stop all new developments now, will cause 3ºC of warming’
Each of the summit’s speakers is an expert in a climate solution that already exists
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