INFORMATION AND LINKS

There is so much information available on the internet, TV and in books about the climate crisis, that it can be bewildering at times. Information is often conflicting and confusing.


We have compiled a brief summary of some of the main points, with some links to where you can find more detailed information.


You will also find useful information about local initiatives, facilities and services.


CLIMATE CHANGE FACTS

What is climate change? Why is climate change happening? Why is nature damage happening? Why does all this matter?


...Plus how to know who and what to believe when there is often conflicting information

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BIODIVERSITY

What is biodiversity? Why is it critically important to our health and survival? Why is the earth's biodiversity in perilous decline?


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WHAT'S GOING ON IN OUR AREA TO HELP SLOW THE CLIMATE CRISIS AND NATURE LOSS?

LOCAL INITIATIVES

We are fortunate to live in a part of the country where so many people and organisations are focussed on making our area more sustainable and less damaging to our local environment. We have compiled a list of some of the local, climate- and nature- focussed initiatives, facilities and services...

Know of other local groups, schemes or projects that we could add to this list??  LET US KNOW!

OUR RECOMMENDATIONS

FURTHER READING AND LISTENING

WEB LINKS

Nearby CAN (Climate Action Network) websites are very good for further information. Recommended are:


  1.   Wotton Area CAN

  2.   Nailsworth CAN

  3.   Stroud CAN forum

The Transition Stroud website and Facebook page are also good local resources.


For information about green events and projects locally, try the Dursley Green Hub


Links to other local organisations and resources:

Links to national and international organisations or information:

BOOKS

There are many books written by knowledgeable people giving us information and thoughts on the current environmental concerns. Here are some we have read and recommend:


''There is no Planet B'' by Mike Berners-Lee
(Cambridge University Press 2019)


''Wilding'' by Isabella Tree

(Picador 2018)


''English Pastoral'' by James Rebanks

(Penguin Random House UK 2020)


''Live Green'' by Jen Chillingsworth

(Quadrille 2019)


''Doughnut Economics'' by Kate Raworth

(Penguin Random House UK 2017)


"How Bad Are Bananas?" by Mike Berners-Lee

(Profile Books Ltd, 2021)


"A Life On Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future" by David Attenborough

(Witness Books, 2020)


Other suggestions can be found on the EarthWatch Website and FiveBooks Website

ARTICLES

Articles by CUCAN members  (for Village News editions) based on their personal experience

 

TRANSPORT/GETTING AROUND:

                                    Thoughts on Electric Vehicles


ENERGY AT HOME: Air Source Heat Pumps; 
                                   Alternative Sources of Energy


STUFF WE BUY:      Clothes and stuff;
                                   12 ideas for a sustainable Christmas


FOOD WE EAT:        Coaley CAN Food                               


MANAGING HOME AND GARDEN:

                                   Thoughts on Garden Waste

                                    Environmental Gardening


LEISURE TIME;       Suggestions for New Year Resolutions


CARBON FOOTPRINTS: What is your Carbon Footprint?


FILM, TV AND PODCAST

An excellent webinar explaining Climate Change and its consequences is here, given by Professor Chris Rapley CBE of University College London in 2018, titled ''Climate Change whether you like it or not''


A clear account of the biodiversity crisis can be seen in the short film that was broadcast on BBC1 in 2022  ‘’Extinction – the facts’’,  narrated by Sir David Attenborough.


The Story of Plastic: an eye-opening documentary from 2019 on the impacts of plastic waste


An interesting video about 'individual action' shaming as a tool to discredit climate action

A list of inspirational and informative podcasts can be found here.

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