The Reality of Everything
On the 26th June, there was an event in New Zealand that parallels to a degree own National Emergency Briefing, it was the Reality of Everything Symposium. It took a slightly different approach in that it presented to the public, rather than to MPs as we did here, and then asked the public to raise […]
Architecture and natural cooling
Kew Gardens in West London recorded a temperature of 34.8 degrees during the late May heatwave, and given the current trends reported by climate scientists, it’s only going to get worse in years to come given that we’re not doing enough to stop the warming. I expect air conditioner sales are running at an all-time […]
The Uttlesford Big Green Festival – Event Calendar
The Uttlesford Big Green Festival (6th to 14th June) is getting closer and the exciting calendar of district-wide events is over 25 in number and still growing, covering community climate action, nature recovery and biodiversity, sustainable living and circular economy, and active travel and clean energy. From workshops and talks to green fairs, exhibitions, repair […]
National Emergency Briefing
The new film from the National Emergency Briefing – a public information initiative to ensure the UK is fully briefed on the climate and nature crisis – has now been released. Along with our screening of it as part of the Uttlesford Big Green Festival on the 11th June at the town hall, there is […]
Cost of Net Zero by 2050 less than a single fossil fuel price shock – CCC
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has released a new report to complement its 2025 advice on the UK’s Seventh Carbon Budget. The independent, statutory body tested its cost and energy security conclusions against different scenarios. It found that the total additional cost of a single fossil fuel price spike of 2022 magnitude is likely to be as large as the total net additional cost of meeting the pathway to Net Zero across every year to 2050. In all scenarios, achieving […]
Sustainable Uttlesford’s “inspirational” first anniversary
Sustainable Uttlesford Celebrates “Inspirational” First Anniversary as Community Climate Projects Take Centre Stage Sustainable Uttlesford marked its first year of operation with a vibrant and high-energy celebration, bringing together local residents, environmental advocates, and funding partners to toast a year of landmark achievements. The event, which combined the organisation’s first AGM with a showcase of […]
National Emergency Briefing on the climate and nature crisis – 27th November
A National Emergency Briefing on the climate and nature crisis was held on 27th November at Central Hall Westminster. An invite-only audience of around 1,250 politicians and leaders from business, culture, faith, sport and the media with the latest implications for health, food, national security and the economy. 81 MPs and 52 Peers signed up […]
Distributed Data Centres to Deliver Low-Cost Domestic Heating
There is an initiative being trialed where micro-data centers are being installed in an outbuilding, and the heat generated by all the computers is reused to heat a house, and provide hot water. In a trial of the idea with a couple based in Essex, they have had their domestic energy bill drop from £375 […]
Museum of Power – Community Energy Map
As mentioned previously, there’s a great opportunity to raise the profile of your initiative through an interactive map at the Museum of Power. They’re keen to showcase the fantastic work happening across the county. If you haven’t yet expressed interest—either to Adam (Adam.Birchweaver@essex.gov.uk) or to Roger at the Museum—please do get in touch.
Upcoming Training Workshop – Rooftop Feasibility & Financial Planning
In response to your feedback, Community Energy Pathways (CEP) will be hosting a dedicated workshop on rooftop feasibility and financial planning for community energy projects. This will take place on Monday 22nd July, from 1:00pm to 2:30pm. It promises to be a valuable session, so do register and mark your calendars. Select tickets – Community […]