This is a 16 minute summary of Coventry student requests to Coventry City Council for action on Climate Change. It was recorded at Climate Emergency Forum held in Coventry Council House on 15 March 2019 organised by United Nations Association … Continue reading →
On 23 April, Lincoln University student Kezia Smith travelled from Lincoln to attend the meeting between students who had taken part in the Global Student Strike for Climate and Coventry City Councillors. Her video includes an account of this visit.
Continue reading →Bankrupt Climate Change is a campaign run by momentum and People & Planet to pressure Barclays Bank to stop funding the fossil fuel companies Note that momentum is a political organisation supporting the Labour Party. The Bankrupt Climate Change website … Continue reading →
People & Planet is the largest student network in the UK campaigning for social and environmental justice Their website says: We envision a future in which spiraling inequality, instability, climate crisis and resource depletion are reversed, and a world in … Continue reading →
There are many ways we can reduce our footprint on this planet. Recycling is one of them. We are currently recycling most of our household waste here in Warwickshire. Spending a few minutes every week, making sure that the waste … Continue reading →
Food waste is a huge problem in our society. It has been estimated that a third of all food is wasted worldwide, and food waste account for approximately 3.3 billion tons emitted greenhouse gasses. The waste has an enormous impact on … Continue reading →
Meat costs a lot of energy to produce. In addition and cattle produce the greenhouse gas methane. Generally, poultry and fish are less harmful to the environment. Also some meats are high in saturated fat, which can raise blood cholesterol levels … Continue reading →
Insulate your home and optimize your energy use. Why live in a drafty, cold and unpleasant home, when you can also save money on heating by insulating: http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/home-insulation
Continue reading →Use Public transportation when possible. It saves energy: http://www.energysavingsecrets.co.uk/publictransportvsprivatetransportthedebate.html  It makes us happier: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/11095120/Getting-the-bus-or-train-to-work-makes-us-happier-than-driving-study-finds.html It also saves money: http://www.sustrans.org.uk/what-you-can-do/use-your-car-less/why-use-public-transport
Continue reading →Buy an Electric Car or Van * Purchase price is higher but running expense including repairs much lower: http://www.thechargingpoint.com/knowledge-hub/hot-topics/Electric-car-costs.html * NO or Lower TAX !!! https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-exempt-from-vehicle-tax * Save Money on Fuel – Only A Few £ to Charge !!! http://www.thechargingpoint.com/beginners-guide.html … Continue reading →