In 2026-27 United Nations Association Coventry Branch will be running two climate-related projects in partnership with Coventry Climate Action Network (CovCAN): The Climate Groups Project will work with local specialist groups that are already working on climate-related activities. It will … Continue reading →
ZFC Real Estate has produced a page describing some relatively small, unobtrusive actions make a massive energy efficiency difference without turning your routines and schedules upside down. They are divided into Small ticket actions and Big-Ticket Ideas. Note they are … Continue reading →
In the face of the current restrictions on meetings due to COVID-19, Coventry Lord Mayor’s Committee for Peace and Reconciliation have launched a teleconference facility aimed at bringing communities together for meetings of up to 99 people for up to … Continue reading →
On the subject of the Environmental Problem of Plastic Pollution of Our Oceans. Jacob Z. Dalgaard, Ph.D 5 Farmer Ward Road, Kenilworth CV82DJ Plastic pollution of our oceans is becoming an increasingly urgent problem, with the weight of … Continue reading →
FIRST GET A SMART METER _ IT IS FREE!! Buy Green Electricity. http://www.greenelectricity.org/ http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/home-energy-efficiency/switching-utilities/buying-green-electricity http://www.ethicalconsumer.org/buyersguides/energy/greenelectricitysuppliers.aspx Even Better, Have Solar PV Panels, A Heatpump or A Wind Mill installed; The government have support schemes: http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/renewable-energy/electricity/solar-panels https://www.gov.uk/feed-in-tariffs/overview https://www.comparethemarket.com/energy/content/energy-saving-tips/
Continue reading →Save Water at Home and in the Garden. GET A WATER METER – IT IS FREE!!!: https://www.stwater.co.uk/help-and-contact/faqs/how-can-i-get-a-water-meter/ How to save water: https://www.stwater.co.uk/my-supply/save-water/ Freebies for water saving: https://www.savewatersavemoney.co.uk/severntrent/free-water-saving-products 23 eco-friendly tips in (and outside) the home: https://www.comparethemarket.com/home-insurance/content/reducing-water-consumption/
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 →
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 →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 →Meat costs a lot of energy to produce, and cows in addition also produce the greenhouse gas methane. Generally, poultry and fish are less harmful to the environment, and most people in the UK eat more meat that necessary for … Continue reading →