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Carbon Literacy training September 2024

As we have mentioned over the summer, CA-WN is pleased to offer Carbon Literacy training to all members. After completing the equivalent of one day's worth of training and committing to carbon-reducing actions, you will be deemed Carbon Literate and possess a certificate to prove it. Further details

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We need to talk about climate - popcawn September 2024

Do you feel that people generally don’t talk about climate change? Considering how it will, and already does, affect all our lives, it doesn’t get the airtime it deserves. Why could that be? I think there’s several reasons – it’s big and scary, it’s going to

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Meet the Steering Group - Rupert Knowles

As a child, I remember trotting round our orchard with my father and a large black umbrella.  We gave the branches a sharp tap and caught the bugs that fell.  We were looking for black-kneed capsids, a predator of red spider mites.  Today people are still talking about introducing IPM

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Carbon Literacy Training: a personal response

Clare Robertson-Marriott shares her reflections after completing a Carbon Literacy course with CA-WN. Concern for all nature and the planet brought me to climate and nature action. Over the last few years, I have organised various public engagement events to introduce the climate and nature crises. Taking part in the

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Think Global. Act Local.

by Danny Moody, Chief Executive of the Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils (Northants CALC), a membership organisation representing all the parish and town councils and parish meetings in Northamptonshire. Climate change is a pressing global issue that requires action at all levels, from international agreements to local initiatives. One

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popcawn July 2024: Do you speak Carbon?

So, you’re worried about climate change: you know it’s going to affect our future, especially for our children and grandchildren, but you’re not sure how their future could look. You know that we need to reduce our carbon emissions and get to ‘Net Zero’, but you’re

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Southern Italy by rail? popcawn May 2024

I used to think views like this came at the price of flight, but this photo was taken without me getting above 3000ft above sea level (and that was through a magical alpine pass). This is the view from Sorrento across the bay of Naples towards Vesuvius on my family

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popcawn - Vote for the Climate! March 2024

Last month’s popcawn topic was people power and how we can find comfort and strength in numbers. Nowhere is people power seen more clearly than when we cast a vote to elect our political representatives. We may wonder what difference our one single vote could make among tens of

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popcawn - People Power - February 2024

Do you ever feel powerless or overwhelmed when you hear about the latest extreme weather event or species on the verge of extinction? You’re not alone. One of my personal lowest points was when I comforted my 10 year old son, upset while watching a lone seal pup drift

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popcawn - January 2024

COP-out or COP-down? What’s in a ph(r)ase? The success or failure of COP28 was widely deemed to be down to whether it was agreed to phase out (success) or phase down (failure) fossil fuel use globally. It turned out to be neither of those phrases, and in

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popcawn - December 2023

COP28: the COP that steals Christmas? While many of us may be winding down for the end of the year celebrations, global climate action is ramping up with the start of the 28th annual Conference of the Parties (COP28) this week. Great! I can relax and start planning our family

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Threads of Change: Navigating the Future of Fashion with Sustainable Clothing

For years, well-known brands have dominated our high streets and online marketplaces, bringing affordable fashion to millions. But with the world's continually growing population, the demand for new clothes is escalating each year. In fact, two tonnes of clothing are bought every minute across the UK, according to

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My 3 Things for Climate Change

by Dr Ebenezer Laryea, Associate Professor in International Sustainable Development Law at the University of Northampton; Project Lead, TANZ West Northants; Chair, Centre for Sustainable Business Practices. In the face of the mounting climate and ecological crisis, taking action, no matter how small, can create a positive ripple effect. Our

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My 3 Things for Climate Change

by Maria Lee, retired teacher, climate activist and Climate Fresk facilitator Maria’s Mad Response (so far!) to the Climate Crisis My actions so far have been wide-ranging as you will see……. Number One Moved my bank account and all my savings (one ISA), to Triodos online bank - fortunately

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Bambino Mio - leading a reusable nappy revolution from the bottom up

Bambino Mio makes reusable nappies, along with swim wear and accessories. Founded in 1997, and based in Brixworth, Bambino Mio has become the UK’s most popular reusable nappy brand with their products sold in more than 50 countries worldwide. Their website proclaims the incredible fact that to date, use

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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

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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

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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

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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

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GBGW 2023: Climate anxiety - a personal journey

People talk about sustainability journeys – that is, starting with small actions such as paying attention to recycling or switching to recycled toilet paper and then progressing to the big carbon-ticket items like installing solar panels or committing to going flight-free. But there’s a whole other journey that I personally

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GBGW 2023: Why don't we all care about climate change?

While researching the basis of my own climate anxiety, I began to form a picture of why some people don’t seem to care about the climate and biodiversity crises. I try to weave sustainability into every aspect of my life. Every decision I make I have the environment at

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My Three Things for Climate Change

by Damon Fox, Business Development Manager at Northampton Town F.C. Community Trust. As the sustainability lead at Northampton Town F.C Community Trust I have begun to take Climate Action even more seriously. Over the last two years I have been the advocate for engaging our fans, school children

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From smoking to vaping: An environmental risk?

Take a step outside in any town or city across the UK and you’ll more than likely be met with plumes of fruit-scented vapour, or notice the colourful vapes littered on the streets. E-cigarettes, also known as vapes, are a relatively new concept. They were introduced to the UK

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The latest from CA-WN Exchange - May 2023

“Urgent climate action can secure a liveable future for all” was the headline of the press release around the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). At first glance, it sounds quite upbeat! But then it’s that word, ‘liveable’…and its antonym, which is the implied

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My Three Things for Climate Change

by Paul Slater, Consultant Anaesthetist, Northampton General Hospital I have become increasingly conscious of the poor state of the environment over the last few years; as part of my contribution to the solution I have been gradually making more changes to my lifestyle.  Of course, individuals cannot tackle this crisis