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Win a Book By Local Enviromental Author

Fri, 7 November 2014

The latest Community Climate Action Network Newsletter is out now.

It's crammed full of the latest events and news on tackling climate change in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Sign up to receive the newsletters direct to your inbox and we'll enter you into a prize draw to win one of three copies of The Astronaut, The Cake and Tomorrow by Nottinghamshire-based author Matt Sisson. This new book takes a compelling look at the environmental and financial crises we face, the connections between them, and the better word that could emerge if we find the imagination and will to bring them into being.

Already receive the newsletter by email? Ask a friend to sign up, get them to mention on the sign up form that you recommended them and we'll enter you into the prize draw too!

 

To be eligible for the prize the winners must be able to provide a Nottinghamshire or Derbyshire postal address to send the book to. The draw will close on Sunday 28th December at midnight.

Derbyshire Climate Change Charter open for public consultation

Thu, 9 October 2014

Derbyshire County Council would like to hear your views and comments on thier Climate Change Charter which sets out how the council and partners will tackle climate change up to 2019 and sets out ambitions based on six key priority areas.

Have your say before the closing date of 5th November.

 

 

The Amber and Derwent Valley Community Energy Team

Thu, 9 October 2014

The Amber and Derwent Valley Community Energy team, formed by Transition Belper, is working towards a community-owned hydro project on the Derwent at Ambergate. The team are always looking for more members to get involved. They have recently issued their first newsletter.

Local LED Lightbulb Company Works with Transition Towns

Thu, 9 October 2014

A local LED lightbulb company are offering 20p to the national Transition Network each time someone purchases an LED bulb until the end of October. Illumin8 are based in Matlock and stock a wide range of LED lighbulbs which can save up to 80% on lighting costs compared to halogen.

The offer can be accessed by visiting www.illumin8led.com and using the code SWITCHTOLED.

Plastics Campaign Aims to Boost Bottle Recycling

Thu, 9 October 2014

Derbyshire County Council are urging residents to support a national campaign designed to boost plastic recycling rates. Organised by the charity Recoup, the Pledge 4 Plastics campaign is encouraging people in the UK to recycle just one more plastic bottle each week.