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E.A.R.T.H Gang | Book & Blog
Mon, 17 January 2022
Do you have children that are interested in the challenges of climate change? Please check out “The E.A.R.T.H Gang” book & blog (the website ft. Hockerton Housing Project!).
Young people can share their ideas and submit items for the blog.
The book follows four children and dog who risk everything to help the earth. It is available for sale here. The author is based in Scotland on the Firth of Forth, but the same challenges apply wherever you are in the world.
Job Opportunity: Energy Advisor - Derbyshire
Mon, 17 January 2022Marches Energy Agency (MEA)
Salary: £19,545 – £22,697 pro-rata
Duration: 1 year contract, extension subject to funding
Location: Home-based working.
Deadline: Wednesday 26th January, 1pm
As their services continues to develop, MEA's friendly team is seeking to add a motivated and compassionate Energy Advisor to help them support more householders in Derby & Derbyshire.
This will include providing around energy bills, fuel debt advocacy, energy efficiency measures, and grant funding
Other roles across midlands available. More information: https://bit.ly/3hpnI83
Marches Energy Agency (MEA) are an independent, Shropshire-based charity with remote staff that reaches across the Midlands.
DDDC's ‘Green Event' | Save The Date
Mon, 17 January 2022
Derbyshire Dales District Council (DDDC) is planning a ‘Green Event’ on Saturday 30th July 2022 in Hall Leys Park, Matlock. They would like to provide local residents a chance to get hands on with technological solutions to the climate crisis such as air-source heat pumps and electric vehicles.
They are seeking businesses, community groups, and charities who want to showcase solutions or promote their work around climate change and biodiversity loss.
There is no charge to have stall at the event. If you are interested in taking part: email climatechange@derbyshiredales.go.uk
Nottinghamshire’s Recycling Pledge
Mon, 17 January 2022
Veolia (Nottinghamshire County Council’s recycling and waste contractor) are relaunching the Notts Recycles Pledge again this January
For each recycling pledge made during January, Veolia are donating £1 to When you Wish Upon a Star
Potential pledges could be:
- To check the recycling information online and put the right things in the right bin.
- To learn how to compost at home.
Nottinghamshire residents are encouraged to make a pledge online to reduce waste and brighten the lives of children living with life threatening illnesses.
Chesterfield Borough Council Supports Local Electricity Bill
Mon, 17 January 2022
Chesterfield Borough Council has unanimously approved a motion that supports the Local Electricity Bill.
Currently due to high cost involved in selling electricity, it is not financially viable for small local electricity generators to sell directly to local people. Instead, they need to sell to a utility company first.
The Local Electricity Bill aims to remove this barrier to entry and give small renewable electricity generators the right to become local suppliers.
The motion means the council will support the bill and will also write to local MPs to encourage them to support the bill in parliament.