Category: Climate change / environment

266 Climate change / environment posts found.

Shropshire’s libraries celebrate Green Libraries Week

29/09/2023

Libraries across Shropshire are marking National Libraries Week from 2 to 8 October [2023], with this year’s event celebrating sustainability and climate…

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Shropshire Council running subsidised tree scheme for the 2023/24 planting season

21/09/2023
Tree

This year residents, landowners, farmers, community groups, businesses and charities can apply for trees that are subsidised at a 50% cost by…

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Shropshire Council to consider pioneering project to tackle climate crisis

13/09/2023
Biochar

Pioneering plans to allow Shropshire Council to create the first council-owned pyrolysis plant and target the climate crisis are being put before…

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Shropshire Council secures share of £39m funding for more EV charging points across the Midlands

08/09/2023
Electric vehicle charger space sign painted on road

Shropshire Council is part of a consortium of Midlands councils to have secured £39.3m of funding from the Government for the commissioning…

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Energy projects shortlisted for National Energy Efficiency Awards 2023

09/08/2023
National Energy Efficiency Awards 2023 logo

Shropshire Council and installation partner BidConnecter have been shortlisted for several national awards for their efforts in tackling fuel poverty and reducing…

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Soldiers of Shropshire Museum wins battle to upgrade energy award for Shrewsbury Castle

08/08/2023
Ian Nellins holding the energy certificate rating

The Soldiers of Shropshire Museum, based in Shrewsbury Castle, has battled to achieve the highest rating possible on its energy rating certificate.…

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Helpful new guidance over solar farm developments for parish councils and town councils

31/07/2023

A new guidance document to help Shropshire’s parish councils and town councils begin early engagement with potential solar farm developers has been…

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Small businesses identify carbon outputs with help of Cool Shropshire & Telford

05/06/2023
Cool Shropshire logo

Small businesses across Shropshire have identified 15 tonnes of carbon output in a year, after signing up to a partnership project funded…

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Worm farm owner turns to council-funded project for sustainability advice

01/06/2023
A man with his hands cupped holding soil with worms in it

A Shropshire worm farmer has sought expert advice from a council-run project on how to make his eco-friendly business more sustainable. Luke…

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Shropshire Council reports drop in carbon emissions

30/05/2023

Shropshire Council has seen a further decrease in its gross carbon emissions in the last year, according to a performance report due…

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