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It's another Climate Conference, COP 28, and our planet is overheating ! Time is running out. What can we do? We can make our voices...
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- Nov 23
- 1 min
How To Have A Sustainable Christmas
The festive season is a time of celebration and togetherness, but all too often we can end up producing excess waste. Did you know that...
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- Nov 22
- 1 min
Boycott Black Friday for the Planet
Make sure you think twice before buying any Black Friday bargains this week. Whilst it might seem like a great idea to buy up lots of...
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- Nov 18
- 1 min
Frequent Flyer Levy
Interesting report from Possible, addressing the issue of greenhouse gases relating to flying. The key findings are : to reach the...
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- Nov 8
- 2 min
United for Warm Homes, Day of Action
Harborough Climate Action (HCA) are supporters of this campaign, and will be joining in with a Day of Action being organised in...
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- Oct 27
- 2 min
Bioplastics - Good News and Bad News
Bioplastics are becoming increasingly common in our lives, but are they good or bad for the environment? As with so many things, the...
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- Oct 20
- 1 min
Engine Idling
An interesting read from Compare The Market explaining why and how we should try to avoid engine idling. Engine Idling - Its Impact & The...
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- Oct 19
- 1 min
Local Cycling and Walking Plan
Market Harborough Residents have until 24th October to have their say on the proposed Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan...
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- Oct 13
- 1 min
High Heating and Food Bills?
As part of our United for Warm Homes campaign, Harborough Climate Action are keen to gather data from local people about the problems...
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- Oct 13
- 1 min
Smart Meter and Solar Panel Guide
An interesting read from Otovo, explaining How smart meters and solar panels work together What the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) scheme...
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- Oct 13
- 1 min
Are You As Well Insulated As You Could Be?
Ethical Consumer have recently published their annual Climate Gap Report. One key finding is that as a country we are way off track for...
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- Oct 8
- 2 min
Keep Your Home Warm This Winter
As part of the United for Warm Homes campaign, Harborough Climate Action hosted a public meeting on Oct 4th, which aimed to help members...
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- Sep 28
- 1 min
Harborough Climate Action - Latest News
Items discussed at Harborough Climate Action Meeting on Sept 26th It was agreed that Tim Claydon should again contact the Leader of...
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- Sep 20
- 1 min
Meet the Small-Nation, Carbon-Negative Club
Forested Bhutan, Suriname, and Panama now absorb more emissions than they produce. Can other countries join them? An interesting read...
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- Sep 12
- 1 min
UK Business Climate Hub launches
British businesses can now access a brand new advice and support service to help them reduce their energy bills while cutting their...
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- Sep 12
- 2 min
United for Warm Homes Update - September 2023
A big thank you to the many local knitters, who helped us complete the United for Warm Homes House Cosy in time for unveiling to the...
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- Aug 30
- 1 min
Top Tips for Holidaying at Home
Even though it is September, there is still time to take days out and weekends away. And as when we are at home, we can all make...
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- Aug 23
- 1 min
Harborough Rural Grants Scheme
Eligible businesses located in rural areas of Harborough District could benefit from capital grants between £5,000-£20,000 to support...
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- Aug 23
- 1 min
Can you reach net zero by 2050?
Think you can do a better job than the politicians? Find out by having a go at The Climate Game, an on-line game created by The Financial...
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- Aug 18
- 1 min
LCC Active Travel Forum
Leicestershire County Council (LCC) are working with Active Travel England to better connect with our communities and stakeholders in...
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