 Carbon-info.org STEP IT UP in Winchester Jan 22, 2007  A
large part of the population continue to be unaware of global
warming - what it is and the dire consequences for the planet, if we
do not act quickly enough.
On April 14th Carbon-info.org will therefore be organising an information day on the high-street of Winchester in rural Hampshire between the hours of 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Throughout the day we will distribute information packs and encourage people in the street to talk about climate change, ask questions and what they can do to help combat global warming under the old motto - "THINK GLOBAL - ACT LOCAL!" - now more relevant than ever before. Further Hampshire events planned. Watch this space!
Carbon reduction conference - focus on climate action
in the local community. The event is held at the University of Chester on Saturday the 14th April. The event is open to anybody who is interested in running a carbon reduction project in their own community and would like to find out how to go about it, learn about what other communities in the UK are doing and network with like minded people who will be able to support their goals.
BLACKOUT UK plans Climate Action
We are pleased to announce that the very successful campaign group BLACKOUT-UK is organising a climate action for the 14th April. Whatever you do - switch off for BLACKOUT-UK. Electrical equipment in standby mode wastes energy.
Farm Fresh Express - West Sussex Calling! Any group of 5 or more homes from the same street or postcode can
earn free deliveries for a year. As a company that picks up and delivers local food to local homes Farm Fresh Express already has a very low mileage-to-delivery count, but we want to make it lower." says Graham Rawlinson, a director of the company. "We can do this by ensuring that where we drop one delivery we
also have others. As we specialise in local food and offer
everything from bread and milk to meat, vegetables and pantry items,
people can carry out there regular shop with Farm Fresh Express and
not have to drive here and there for other goods. This is all part
of the Farm Fresh Express "I Love Local Food' campaign The terms and conditions will be on the web site before 14th April 2007, ready for the launch. Further information...
The event is introduced by National Friends of the Earth speaker and will be attended by local MPs and councillors. There will be organic popcorn and other refreshments available - all supplied by a local Health food shop. Venue details: Tuesday 17th April at 8pm The Saxon Suite, The Alton Maltings Centre, Maltings Close, Alton, Hampshire GU34 1DT.
Organiser: Pam Walsha
Northants 20s 30s Ramblers' CAR FREE walk While the group does not normally organise car free walks, this particular walk has organised to prove that it can be done. The challenge is to get to and from the walk by utilising public transport or other means - but leave the car at home! The walk takes place on Sunday 15th March. Meet at Northampton station before 10:30PM.
The Local Food Company
STEP IT UP by setting a new UK standard in ethical
food shopping. The whole concept of The local Food Company has always been to reduce food miles and carbon emissions caused by the business. Through an energy efficiency drive and careful offsetting of the remaining CO2 generated by their business, Dee and Simon have created the UK's first zero-carbon food company. In addition to this they have worked hard to reduce the food miles of the produce they sell. In another UK first, they have decided to stop selling any produce that has been air freighted. Petition: STOP the
'green' grant lottery now! A gentleman from Somerset wrote to us and asked us to help "do something about it." So that is exactly what we have decided to do! On the 14th April Carbon-info.org will launch an on-line petition aimed at improving the Government's inadequate Low Carbon Buildings scheme, which is falling well short of what is required. Portsmouth puts on FREE Climate Awareness day
for the whole family. The day event, organised around the Havana Club, Kent Road, Southsea, kicks off at 11AM with Outdoor Market, Demonstrations, Children’s Events, Films, Talks, Workshops, Freebies, Stalls and more. The event will include a competition for children who can win £25 by coming up with great ideas for tackling climate change. Download an entry form here... From 4.30 PM to 6.30 PM a tasty barbecue will be available with food for all including vegetarian and vegan. In the evening from 7 pm to 1.00am Music Night with Body Gurn, Goffman and Caminos + live DJ afterwards. Tickets £5.00 from Hedonics, Albert Rd, Havana Bar or the Lodge Arts Centre, Victoria Park. Day of Climate Action in Tunbridge Wells The FoE group will be at the Farmers Market, Tunbridge Wells, outside the Civic Centre from 9.00am to 2.00pm.
For further information email: FoE Tunbridge Wells
An invitation to see 'An inconvenient truth' from the
London Christian Ecology Link FREE screening of Al Gore's compelling docu-film "An inconvenient truth". The event starts at 5:30 PM on the 14th April - tea and cakes will be provided. The film starts at 6:00 PM with discussion to follow. The events is expected to complete by 8:30 PM. The screening takes place in Balham Baptist Church, which is located in Balham opposite Balham library and Waitrose. Nearest underground: Balham. Suggested bus: 155, 355, 249 & 315 Your Step IT UP 2007 UK Event Here! Tell us who you are, what you are planning and where and when the activity will take place. We will ensure that you get onto the STEP IT UP 2007 UK BLOG and receive maximum exposure.
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Proud to take part
A Letter From Bill McKibben
The
Northants 20s 30s Ramblers have organised a car free walk in
support of the STEP IT UP 2007 campaign.
The Local Food
Company, located in Modbury in Devon, has chosen the STEP IT UP 2007
campaign to launch its new standard in ethical food shopping.
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The Christian
Ecology Link is a Christian group, who are concerned about the
damage and exploitation to God's creation. The effect of climate
change will hit the poorest countries the worst.
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