From summer heatwaves to winter downpours, Britain’s climate is becoming more extreme and unpredictable. Experts at Cambridge University Botanic Garden are busy working out which plants are most likely to survive. Their 5 tips: Know the site – what is the climate of the garden and what plants suit this climate? Change the mindset – A
The National Drought Group has warned England must prepare for an ongoing drought in 2026, unless there is significant rain this autumn and winter. There are concerns about the country’s water resources because of this year’s record dry spring and warm summer. The expert group – which includes the Met Office, government, regulators, water companies,
Energy Local is a non-profit organisation that has created a way for people to benefit from local clean energy by teaming up with a renewable energy project in their area – it might be a wind turbine, solar farm or hydroelectric scheme – to get a better deal. It enables participating residents to buy renewable electricity
As the UK accelerates its transition to a low-carbon energy system, the question of who owns and benefits from this transformation is gaining prominence on the political agenda. Shared ownership offers a practical and meaningful ways for communities to have a stake in the renewable energy projects that are being developed in their locales. GB
Energy Security and Lower Bills: Every family and business is currently paying the price of Britain’s exposure to volatile international fossil fuel markets. In an unstable world this leaves us incredibly vulnerable as a country. Families across Britain continue to pay a fossil fuel penalty, with wholesale gas costs for households still 75% higher than
Awareness has been growing around the distressing state of one of our region’s most important freshwater habitats – the chalk streams. With around 85% of the global habitat occurring in the UK, and most in the south of England, these amazing waterways have been garnering a lot of attention due to very low flows, and
The UK Government has extended the ban on burning vegetation on deep peat in England. This means three times more peatland is now legally protected from this damaging, outdated practice. Banning burning will help in the work to keep peatlands wet. This not only protects precious peatland habitats but also improves air quality for local communities
Follow this guide to build a storage cage for all the raked leaves from your garden. Why do it? Leaf-mould is one of nature’s gifts in the garden, so don’t just hoover your leaves up and chuck them in the rubbish. Let’s use them for nature! The fact that they can be a hibernation home
The Environment Agency are looking for volunteers for citizen science. Citizen science bridges the gap between professional monitoring and community action. While the Environmental Agency work tirelessly to monitor England’s water environment, they can’t be everywhere at once. That’s where citizen scientists come in, providing local insights and real-time observations that help the Environmental Agency
** THIS EVENT IS FOR RESIDENTS OF ELY (CAMBRIDGESHIRE) AND SURROUNDING VILLAGES! ** Our world is changing – and so is Ely. Hotter summers, unpredictable rainfall, flooding, and growing pressures on local resources, are already shaping how we live. The Ely SAFER Initiative is about turning these challenges into opportunities - to make […]
Jonathon Porritt, veteran climate campaigner, advisor and writer, has consistently highlighted the environmental crisis and its threat to social and ecological justice - over 50 years of constantly looking for solutions. His newly published, eleventh book, 'Love, Anger & Betrayal', visits the latest generation of climate activists and documents the experiences of 26 insightful young […]
Book onto this free online training session to learn how you can use a thermal imaging camera to reveal where your home, and other buildings are leaking heat. In this 60 minute session CCF will cover: How to interpret thermal images and common pitfalls that lead to misinterpretation Using the thermal cameras to get identify […]
With Jenny Raggett, Director and Project Coordinator at Transport for New Homes. Jenny will share her personal experiences of local campaigning to resist car-dependent new developments, while pressing for homes to be concentrated around good public transport and other key destinations (e.g. schools, shops, healthcare facilities), ensuring that these are easily reachable by active travel and […]
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Join the Environmental Data Network for a live webinar about tree data, presented by representatives from the Woodland Trust! Harriet Downey from the Woodland Trust will present a summary of key findings of the State of Woods and Trees as the lead author. Dr Simon Smart will present the links between the SoWT & the Bunce Survey, […]
Book onto this free online training session to learn how you can use a thermal imaging camera to reveal where your home, and other buildings are leaking heat. In this 60 minute session CCF will cover: How to interpret thermal images and common pitfalls that lead to misinterpretation Using the thermal cameras to get identify […]
A free, in person session for anyone who would like to run a Repair Cafe in their community. Cambridgeshire is recognised as a UK hub for Repair Cafes, and Cambridge Carbon Footprint has a strong team that supports new groups and individuals who’d like to have a go at setting one up. Repair Cafes keep […]
Book onto this free online training session to learn how you can use a thermal imaging camera to reveal where your home, and other buildings are leaking heat. In this 60 minute session CCF will cover: How to interpret thermal images and common pitfalls that lead to misinterpretation Using the thermal cameras to get identify […]
East Cambridgeshire Climate Action Network works on local projects to promote zero-carbon living and restore spaces for wildlife. We act as a hub for all local groups fighting the climate change crisis. We lobby, influence and provide advice to local councils and organisations. Our aim is to normalise climate action, provide information and encourage everyone to join in to help protect our planet and, in doing so, protect our collective future.
Take a look at our current campaigns and successes. Find out what we’re doing to get people talking and acting on the climate emergency.
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