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In the latest edition of our newsletter, we share news from the #WarmThisWinter campaign, which is campaigning for more Government support to protect the most vulnerable from freezing temperatures and fuel poverty. Read, to learn more about inspiring initiatives that are helping people improve the efficiency of their homes - helping to save money, and emissions. #Insulation #WarmHomes #WinterFuelPayments #CostOfLivingCrisis

Carbon Copy is supporting the #WarmThisWinter campaign. Today's price cap announcement will send even more people towards fuel poverty and the prospect of a freezing cold winter. In our latest blog we share research from the campaign, which shows a majority of the public actively support a fully-funded nationwide insulation and ventilation programme. We also share inspiring examples from Cosy Homes in Lancashire (Blackpool Council), Karbon Homes and The Wheatley Group, who are all working to reduce bills and emissions for residents. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e_K8Zde3 #WarmThisWinter #FuelPoverty #PriceCap #Insulation #CostOfLiving [See comments for Alt text]

On the Carbon Copy Podcast back in May, we told the story of a school street in Wymondham, South Norfolk. We met the dedicated dad, passionate headteacher, proactive council officer and supportive Sustrans team that helped to set the street up and to ensure it was sustainable. 🚴 It's great to see Active Travel England providing this guidance so that more schools and areas can implement a scheme like this. Despite some challenges, the positive impacts of the school street we featured - on air quality, road safety and on pupil health and wellbeing - have been really significant. 🎧 Check out Taking To The Street here, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eFyzuP4V Norfolk County Council James Lucas #SchoolStreets #WalkToSchool #AirPollution

Restord is an innovative initiative based in Cornwall producing biochar to remove carbon from the atmosphere and to improve soil quality. Tom Previte and his team are doing fascinating things, and now their work is being featured in a new episode of Panorama! Read their story on Carbon Copy... https://lnkd.in/e4FVcVKy ...and tune in tonight at 8pm to learn more! #Biochar #CarbonSequestration #SoilHealth #BBCPanorama

🎧 Bonus Episode: Nature Rising 🎧 Black Seeds Network exists to provide a platform for environmentalists of colour to socialise, gain support, seek opportunities, develop innovation, knowledge and expertise on environmental issues. Now, the network has joined with partners including Friends of the Earth to create a year-long programme of events and activities called #NatureRising. In this special bonus episode of the #CarbonCopyPod we speak to Black Seeds Network co-founder Gnisha Bevan, to learn more about this inspiring programme, and why #socialjustice is so important to effective and impactful #climateaction. Listen on the Carbon Copy website, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ec6Ph26W Creative Connex Roger Griffith - MBE West of England Combined Authority

Check out these behind-the-scenes photos, taken as we recorded the final episode of All Nature from the Carbon Copy Podcast. In this episode, Positively Buzzing, we meet people involved with the #BeeBoldAwards and work to boost pollinator numbers across the West of England. 🐝 🐝 🐝 Listen now to hear conversations with Katrina Kelly of Co-forest, Sammy Elmore of Ground Growers, Sophie Spencer of the West of England Combined Authority, Gnisha Bevan of Black Seeds Network, Anneke van Eijkern of St Peter's Hospice, Bristol and Eleanor Fairbraida of Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust. Tune in via the Carbon Copy website, or wherever you get your podcasts! https://lnkd.in/eTGib-3y #Pollinators #SaveTheBees #AllNature #NatureRecovery

New Episode Alert: Carbon Copy Podcast - All Nature: Positively Buzzing Discover the Bee Bold Awards and Pollinator Fund celebrated by the West of England Combined Authority (WECA)! 🎉🐝 In this latest episode of our All Nature series, we delve into WECA's goal to make the West of England the UK Pollinator Capital by 2030. Join us as we chat with Sophie Spencer, Senior Environment Manager at WECA, on why nature recovery, especially for pollinators, is a top priority for the region. Hear inspiring stories from organisations like Co-forest, Middle Ground Growers, Black Seeds Network, St Peter's Hospice, Bristol, and Really Wild Lockleaze, all recipients of the Bee Bold Awards! These groups are restoring landscapes and building community resilience and inclusion in the journey toward ecological balance. What you'll learn: The impact of the Bee Bold Awards on pollinator-friendly initiatives across urban and rural areas How various environments—cities, towns, and rural spaces—can foster pollinator populations The importance of collaboration between WECA and community organisations for inclusive nature recovery projects “It’s been really exciting, but at the same time, we know that nature needs a lot more investment,” Sophie Spencer says. “We can’t do it on our own. It’s about us working together.” 👉 Tune in to hear these vital conversations and get inspired to take action for nature recovery. Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/eTGib-3y #CarbonCopyPodcast #BeeBoldAwards #PollinatorFund #WestOfEngland #NatureRecovery #AllNatureSeries #PollinatorCapital

Exciting News for Sustainable Urban Living! Imagine walking into a neighbourhood where the homes are beautiful and built to conserve energy, foster community, and minimise their environmental impact. This vision is now coming to life in a major way, thanks to a new £200 million partnership between the Urban Splash Residential Fund (USRF) and sustainable developer Citu. USRF, advised by SURE Capital Partners, has signed a five-year agreement giving it priority access to 600 of Citu’s trailblazing homes across Yorkshire. As a first step, USRF will acquire 52 homes in Leeds' Climate Innovation District and Sheffield's Kelham Central. These homes are built to Citu’s high eco-standards, focusing on energy efficiency and local manufacturing to reduce emissions. Built to Passivhaus standards, Citu's properties are roughly 75% more energy-efficient than standard homes—setting a new benchmark in sustainable living. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eVi4HSi7 #SustainableLiving #UrbanRegeneration #GreenHomes #EnvironmentalImpact #Partnership

🌊 Restoring Our Rivers, Strengthening Our Communities 🌊 We're spotlighting Trent Rivers Trust, a charity dedicated to bringing the rivers of the Trent catchment back to life! Partnering with local communities, landowners, and the broader Rivers Trust movement, Trent Rivers Trust is tackling climate resilience, biodiversity loss, and community engagement through nature-based solutions. Why Rivers Matter: Healthy rivers are essential allies in the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss. By restoring natural river processes, creating pollution-trapping buffer zones, and managing flood risks, the Trust's efforts deliver direct benefits for people and wildlife. Projects such as "rewiggling" rivers, reducing pollution, and rethinking drainage systems help bring our landscapes closer to their natural state. A Connected Community Initiative: Trent Rivers Trust isn’t just working on environmental restoration; they’re fostering deep connections between people and nature. From a source-to-sea footpath along the River Trent to citizen science programs, they’re encouraging everyone to take action, big or small, for our waterways. Impact Goals by 2030: Open up 100km for fish passage Restore 50km of rivers Deploy 60ha of nature-based solutions Engage 800+ landowners Inspire more public participation Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ec8cQTpU #RiverRestoration #ClimateResilience #CommunityConservation

Does your organisation want to make a real impact on the climate? Ealing Council (London Borough of Ealing) is offering grants of up to £10,000 to help local community groups improve energy efficiency, cut carbon emissions, and reduce energy bills. With a total of £100,000 in funding available, it’s an incredible opportunity to join the journey to net zero by 2030! Who Can Apply? Registered charities, community groups, co-operatives, faith groups, social enterprises, and more based in Ealing. Whether it’s installing energy-saving lighting or investing in renewable energy, this grant can help you make a lasting impact on both the environment and your community. For more information and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/eTqYms6A Application deadline 31 January 2025 #ClimateAction #EalingCommunity #NetZero #Sustainability