Author: Sheila Peacock

BTN posed a question to the 28th February sitting of Basingstoke Council: how the Council will deliver its commitments on climate change without funding for a full-time equivalent Climate Change Officer? The post was until recently held by two job-sharers, but one has left and not been replaced. Full text of our query is here.… Continue reading BTN asks Council how it will deliver climate goals

Kirklees Council at its meeting on 16th January passed a motion declaring a “Climate Emergency”. Shouldn’t every Council be doing the same? See more http://basingstoketransition.org/a-climate-emergency-in-kirklees/

BTN welcomes the announcement by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council of a new campaign to raise public awareness of air pollution https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/rte.aspx?id=298&task=View&itemid=8400. See our press release jointly with Basingstoke Clean Air Campaign http://basingstoketransition.org/press-release-in-response-to-councils-air-pollution-initiative-1-2-2019/.

The government is consulting on the management of “street trees”, presumably in the wake of the Sheffield scandal. Urban trees are beneficial absorbers of CO2 and air pollution, as well as welcome islands of shade in increasingly hot summers. The proposals include an obligation on local authorities to consult local residents before felling street trees… Continue reading Have your say to DEFRA on “Street Trees”

I received a paper letter from James Brokenshire, Minster for Housing, Communities and Local Government, on energy efficiency in new housing – see here  The main message is  – look out for a government consultation on this in 2019.   I ask myself – will action on its conclusions be in time for Manydown?  And will… Continue reading Ministerial response on improving standards for energy efficiency of new housing

Link to ministerial response received 13/11/2018 via Kit Malthouse MP.

The UK government has reacted to the IPCC 8th October report: BEIS minister of state Claire Perry has asked the Committee on Climate Change to produce a report by end March 2019  (see BEIS website)  but unfortunately it covers only longer-term targets i.e. to 2050.  It specifically says: “Carbon budgets already set in legislation (Carbon… Continue reading IPCC update and plastic recycling

Press release of IPCC 8th October assessment The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is calling for urgent action to keep global warming below 1.5 deg C. From the press release: “…limiting global warming to 1.5°C would require “rapid and far-reaching” transitions in land, energy, industry, buildings, transport, and cities. Global net human-caused emissions of carbon… Continue reading IPCC 8th Oct 2018 – most urgent call yet – Keep Global Warming below 1.5 deg C!

Innovation Centre, Norden House, Basing View RG21 4HG (4EB for SatNavs) Everyone who is actively working against climate change in their community in Hampshire is welcome – there is no formal membership. We aim to share experiences and news, learn from successes and failures, and work together where appropriate. We hope to see you –… Continue reading Hampshire Climate Action Network Sat 13 Oct

BTN is pleased to promote the Sustainability Day organised by our friends Brookvale Community Association, on Saturday 29th September (2018) at Brookvale Village Hall (RG21 7RP) from midday until 4 pm – see http://brookvale.org.uk/public/documents/blurb/Blurb_78.pdf It’s free, and there are tea and cakes too.  But the main reason to go is to see what you can… Continue reading Brookvale Sustainability Day, Sat 29th Sept