Funding for local climate actionIn the lead up to the presentation of Scotland’s Climate Change Plan to Parliament,the Government has announced a £7 million funding package to empower communities and regions to carry out actions towards reaching net...
Highland Council: Tackling impacts of climate change
Highland Councillors have agreed a new, place-based approach to tackling impacts of climate change and building community resilience. This will bring together work to cut greenhouse gas emissions and support the transition to renewable energy; prepare for climate...
The emergency facing Earth and its people
by Anne MacLennan The latest State of the Global Climate report tracks key climate indicators: temperature, greenhouse gases, ocean heat, sea level, ocean acidity, sea-ice extent, and glaciers. They’re all going in the wrong...
Save the Date- Sustainable Food Day, 25th April
Local food action group ReRoot is organising an interactive food information day called Feel Heal Real Food, on Saturday 25 April, at Broadford Village Hall, from 11 am to 4 pm. The aim is to encourage and inspire a conversation around healthy diets, strengthening our...
Coping with climate anxiety
Coping with climate anxiety The Australian Climate Council Climate Anxiety Toolkit has many resources and suggestions.Scottish Community Climate Action Network has a series of online sessions to talk with others concerned about climate change and...
New draft climate plan for Scotland
The Scottish Government’s draft climate routemap sets out how it believes the country will reduce emissions in line with national climate targets. MSPs and the public will have the opportunity to comment. While the aspirations of the routemap are welcome, Stop Climate...
Climate, COP and the budget
By Anne MacLennan 2024 was the hottest year on record globally and this summer was the UK's hottest. About 1,500 deaths in just 12 cities during the European heatwave in June-July were attributed to climate change; 171 of those in London. Temperatures and deaths are...
Ultra-processed Food
by Anne MacLennan The Lancet medical journal has recently published a series of strongly-worded articles about ultraprocessed foods (UPF). The authors write from a substantial evidence base, clearly deeply concerned about health and equity issues, and the lack of...
Draft Circular Economy Strategy, consultation closes on 13th January.
Scotland's circular economy strategy could reduce wasteful and damaging use of resources and create new jobs, as long as strong measures are put in place and businesses are held to account. On 9th December, 11-12 am, Zero Waste Scotland has an online session...
Affordable warmth information service for Skye and Lochalsh
Ali-Energy now provides a free advice service on keeping your home warm and reducing energy costs. "Every house in the west and north of Scotland is different in all aspects, age and type of building and heating system, glazing and location. Our affordable warmth...
