Recommended Web Links
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Zero Carbon Britain is the flagship research project from the Centre for Alternative Technology, showing that a modern, zero-emissions society is possible using technology available today.
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Geoff Lawton's Blog has some great articles to read. Geoff established the Permaculture Research Institute and the www.permaculturenews.org website to network mainframe information worldwide. He really is a mine of information and his website is worth exploring.
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Fossil Free is a growing international divestment movement calling for organisations, institutions and individuals to demonstrate climate leadership and end their financial support for the fossil fuel industry.
“It makes no sense to invest in companies that undermine our future. We need an apartheid-style boycott to save the planet” Desmond Tutu, 2014 |
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Move Your Money UK is a national campaign to spread the message that we, as individuals, can help to build a better banking system through our buying power. We aim to provide people with the information and confidence they need to make informed decisions regarding the types of financial institutions they want to support. We also hope to strengthen the ethical banking sector, and broaden and enhance the debate on financial reform.
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Every month millions of us pay into a pension fund. Our money then flows into the stock market - and into companies operating dangerous fossil fuel projects. These fossil fuel projects aren’t just a gamble with our savings, they put our planet at risk. Instead, our pension fund could invest in safe energy, green jobs and a sustainable economy.
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Ethex provides a direct and personal way for individuals to invest ethically, in businesses they believe in. The site helps you to browse, get to know and compare a wide range of positive investments.
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Visit the St George's Park website by clicking here to find out about the latest events in the central Kidderminster park. You could also help out with some planting if you feel the need for some exercise! Situated between the Ringroad and Radford avenue, there are four entrances to the Park, St George's Ringway, Radford Avenue, Coventry Street and Silver Street.
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The web site of the renowned Permaculture magazine. Features selected articles and blogs from the mag. Changes each month so worth revisiting occasionally (unless of course you are a Permaculture Mag subscriber anyway!)
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American web site for the magazoine of the same name. Covers a wide range of environmental issues. Very practical, full of ideas that will appeal to the DIYer.
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To date, The Heart of England Forest project has been responsible for acquiring and planting 1,900 acres of land with native broadleaf saplings, much of it close to veteran woodland.
The project recently established its own tree nursery. Hundreds of acres of land have been gifted to the charity itself and more will follow. You can help! For more information visit the website. |
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WyredIn is your FREE online magazine for the Wyre Forest area.
It covers a range of stories and useful articles about the services provided by the Council as well as stories about what has been happening in your communities. Click image for link to latest magazine. |
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Visit the Transition Network website for latest UK and Worldwide news and events. Good for ideas on what can be achieved at local level too. |
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Sunseed Desert Technology, a hands-on practical centre for low-impact living and environmental education. At this lively international community, staff and volunteers work and learn together to develop, demonstrate, research and communicate alternative ways of having less impact and a smaller environmental footprint.
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The Warm Showers Community is a free worldwide hospitality exchange for touring cyclists. People who are willing to host touring cyclists sign up and provide their contact information, and may occasionally have someone stay with them and share great stories and a drink.
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The Green Directory showcasing eco friendly products online.
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Check out these other local Transition Sites - they may have events coming up that could be of interest to you!
Transition Malvern
Transition Worcester
Transition Stourbridge
Transition Malvern
Transition Worcester
Transition Stourbridge
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