Greta Thunberg born 3 January 2003 is a Swedish climate activist. In August 2018, she became a prominent figure for starting the first school strike for climate outside the Swedish parliament building, raising awareness of global warming. In November 2018, … Continue reading →
Failure by G20 countries to take decisive, long-overdue action to cut emissions and end fossil fuel subsidies would be a global betrayal that threatens irreversible climate catastrophe, The Elders warned today. They noted that it is nearly a decade since … Continue reading →
Statement issued by UNA-UK 13 July 2018 As UNA-UK made clear in its statement on President Trump’s election: as a UN-focussed, UK-based charity, we do not take a position on US politics. Nor do we generally comment on the visits of foreign … Continue reading →
The Elders visited Paris from 11-12 December to meet President Emmanuel Macron for a discussion on global challenges from climate change to conflicts across the Middle East, and to participate at the One Planet climate summit. Kofi Annan, Gro Harlem Brundtland, Ban … Continue reading →
On 1 June 2017 the Elders condemned the decision by President Trump to quit the Paris Agreement on climate change. They insisted that the decision does not mean the demise of the Paris Agreement, and urged other signatories to continue … 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
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