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The Power of the Lone Voice

The Power of the Lone Voice

If your first thought was that the title of this article is far too sentimental for the purposes of the transport section then do not worry, I should probably agree with you. However, it does help to emphasize the point I would like to make which is related to recent

My View - Jamal Alwahabi

My View - Jamal Alwahabi

CA-WN gives a Councillor the space to speak about climate action

Taming the Four Horsemen: Radical Solutions from Robin Hanbury-Tenison

Taming the Four Horsemen: Radical Solutions from Robin Hanbury-Tenison

Published in 2020, the lessons of Taming The Four Horsemen are clear: if we humans are to survive we need to make transformative changes now. The Author, Robin Hanbury-Tenison, may be known to readers as one of the founders of the charity Survival International, along with an involvement in the

Cheat's Tomato Tart

Cheat's Tomato Tart

This is a a super-easy dish to make, that looks impressive and is a great variation on quiche. At this time of year I usually have a glut of tomatoes, so it also provides a great way of using them up, especially bearing in mind that tomatoes that may not

More or Less: Net Zero and HS2

More or Less: Net Zero and HS2

I've been listening to More or Less on Radio 4 for a long time and have learned a great deal from it about how to understand and interrogate statistics and data in the media. Each episode always covers several topics and two of those featured in the 27

Syresham Climate Fair

Syresham Climate Fair

CA-WN out and about

All about NACRE

All about NACRE

CA-WN has been collaborating with Northamptonshire ACRE (NACRE) for years. This is their story ... WHAT IS NACRE? Northamptonshire ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England) is a countywide, independent charitable organisation working with rural communities in Northamptonshire to improve their quality of life, especially for those disadvantaged by their rurality.

Council Watch - Council meeting September 2023

Council Watch - Council meeting September 2023

CA-WN watching West Northants Council for us all

CA-WN Monthly Meeting Notes 21 September 2023

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CA-WN Monthly Meeting Notes 21 September 2023

Our guest speaker this month was Simon Derrick, Global Head of Sustainability for Blue Skies and founder of the Sustainable Business Alliance. Simon gave a presentation on the subject of 'Trade, development and climate justice: the case of Blue Skies in Africa'. Present: Dave Anderson, Ella Sage, Eugenia

Fertility and The Three Sisters

Fertility and The Three Sisters

At the time of writing, late July 2023, the local grain harvest is just starting. The combines will be out in the Winter Barley. But there is a long way to go and typically the weather has changed to a pattern of Atlantic lows giving us sunshine and showers from

My View - Paul Joyce

My View - Paul Joyce

CA-WN gives a Councillor the space to speak about climate action

Northamptonshire Wood Recycling CIC - good value and good for the environment

Northamptonshire Wood Recycling CIC - good value and good for the environment

Business as a Force for Good

My 3 Things for Climate Change

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My 3 Things for Climate Change

by Rachel Dando L'Olive, Towcester Town Councillor, Towcester Community Fridge volunteer and foster carer Food I've always been conscious of food waste. I hate throwing food away! If you don't believe me, ask my children. I much later became more aware of its environmental

Six things for you and the world

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Six things for you and the world

Travel – Walking and cycling are healthy for you and healthy for the planet. For longer distances consider travelling by train instead of driving or flying. Renewable Energy – Switch your contract to a renewable energy supplier if your electricity supply is not already from 100% renewable sources. Switching a contract can

CA-WN went to a festival

CA-WN went to a festival

CA-WN teamed up with Friends of the Earth at Kelmarsh Hall. Over the August Bank Holiday hundreds of Shambala festival goers came to talk about our action on climate and sign up to FoE's Planet over Profit campaign. FOOTNOTE Yes. Footnote. The Shambala festival has sustainability at its

Foolproof Fruity Flapjacks

Foolproof Fruity Flapjacks

This is adapted from a recipe I found online several years ago, having repeatedly tried and failed to make really good flapjacks. Buying most of the ingredients from a refill shop makes them almost packaging-free and if you're trying to cut down on ultra-processed food they are good

Breathe: Tackling the Climate Emergency by Sadiq Khan

Breathe: Tackling the Climate Emergency by Sadiq Khan

Sadiq Khan's interest in air pollution started on being diagnosed with asthma in his forties, when he was told by doctors that the cause was inhaling polluted air as he ran around London training for the London marathon. This is a fairly short and readable book which I

Tricycle Talks: Life As It Is

Tricycle Talks: Life As It Is

'Life As It Is' is a podcast from the American Buddhist magazine, Tricycle. This episode is an interview with Rebecca Solnit, who has co-edited a book of essays entitled 'Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility'. Perhaps a useful reminder at the

CA-WN Special meeting report 20 July 2023

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CA-WN Special meeting report 20 July 2023

This special meeting concentrated on getting input from CA-WN members and supporters about our progress to date, and where they would like to see us focus our efforts going forward. It was a very productive discussion, thanks to everyone who participated on the night and provided their views in advance.

The latest from CA-WN Exchange - July 2023

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The latest from CA-WN Exchange - July 2023

Today is the 1st of July and so the beginning of Plastic Free July. Although I’m very much in favour of raising the profile of important issues like eliminating unnecessary single-use plastic, I really hope that the changes made will become habit and carry on beyond July. The same

Grow a Garden to Clean the Air

Grow a Garden to Clean the Air

In nature, trees, shrubs and flowering plants of different shapes, sizes, textures and habits all grow together. In our towns and cities, plant diversity can mop up astonishing amounts of pollution from the air. We can play a part in cleaning our air by planting our gardens for air quality.

Council Watch - June 2023

Council Watch - June 2023

CA-WN watching West Northants Council for us all

Risk Aversion? Then risk diversion.

Risk Aversion? Then risk diversion.

I’ve been reading a book recently called ‘The Entrepreneurial State’ by Mariana Mazzucato. It is an interesting read and I would recommend it. Within its pages the author sets out their view that, contrary to the common consensus, modern states have played a vital role in the development of

My View - Adam Brown

My View - Adam Brown

CA-WN gives a Councillor the space to speak about climate action

My Three Things for Climate Change

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My Three Things for Climate Change

by Luke Costin, second year student at the University of Northampton studying Multimedia Journalism and Creative Film, TV and Digital Media. It is an established fact that one of the biggest threats facing not just the planet, but humanity, is climate change. It is also undoubted that collective action is