Following on from the “Turning Off the Plastic Tap” article posted in March, additional research by a Transition Truro supporter has revealed that we are facing a global Plastic Pollution crisis which needs to be addressed urgently. This crisis has … Continue reading
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The OECD Report “Global Plastics Outlook”, released last month, paints a bleak picture of relentless plastic pollution. One of its findings tells us that in 2019, 6.1 million tonnes (Mt) of plastic waste leaked into aquatic environments and 1.7 Mt … Continue reading
Quote: “If we are to make the changes the climate emergency demands of us, the next 10-15 years will be a time of social, cultural, economic and political transformation almost without precedent. It will be a time when our imagination … Continue reading
Please see this article on Transition Falmouth’s website for information on the excellent Garden Tools Repair and Recycling Project run by the Conservation Foundation. … Continue reading
by Professor Richard Cochrane and others Sat, 9 March 2019, 10:00 – 17:30 GMT The Exchange Tremough Campus Penryn TR10 9AH Cornwall Council has declared a climate emergency, and a recent scientific report requires us all to do our part … Continue reading
Chapel Lecture Theatre, Penryn Campus, Wednesday, 28th November A group of us went to see Rob Hopkins give a talk on Make Britain Imaginative Again. Excellent. Nearly a full house. To quote from the blurb: Rob Hopkins is the founder … Continue reading
Why we must support renewable energy in Cornwall – making the links with climate change! 6.00 to 7.30pm, Tuesday 3rd November 2015 Truro Cathedral, The Chapter House, St Mary’s St, TR1 2AF (light refreshments available from 5.30pm) Click here for … Continue reading
Have you sat in front of Grand Designs and dreamed about building your own eco home but not known where to start? Have you been considering installing a log burner this winter but wanted to get some first-hand advice and … Continue reading
Dr John Green will be presenting a report from the Resilience Centre, commissioned by Molly Scott Cato, MEP, which indicates that all the energy needs of the south west region can be met from renewable sources. Monday, 14 September, 2015 … Continue reading
Promoting energy efficient lifestyles and reducing our carbon emissions is not an easy task, although vital to tackling arguably the greatest challenge facing humanity. Austerity politics tends to push green issues off the agenda. However, saving money and saving carbon … Continue reading