What's On ?
AlyBee — Sun, 31/08/2008 - 11:15am
* 25th Nov - Renewable Energy Technology Showcase at Sun Microsystems - 4 til 6pm. ( Free : Open to general public )
* 27th Nov - Film: 11th Hour - in partnership with Oxfam - Academy 7:30pm - donations at the door.
* 1st Dec - Linlithgow Climate Challenge Meeting @ Low Port Centre [GP Room] 7:30 - 9:30pm ( Free : Open to general public )
Updates on various sub-groups meetings, events, projects, campaigns, etc.
* 6th Dec - Climate March to mark Global Day of Action - Starts at The Amphitheatre, Clyde Street (12:30-3pm) Sponsored by FoE, WDM, Eco Ren Network http://sccc.byethost3.com/
Welcome (Fàilte)
AlyBee — Sat, 19/07/2008 - 8:47am
Welcome to Linlithgow Climate Challenge
This website acts as a hub for climate change news, campaigns and events in the Linlithgow area, providing a communications channel as well as advice and support to the community. We wish to work together to reduce our impact on climate change, cut our dependence on fossil fuels, relocalise our lifestyles and create a safe future for our children - please join us on our journey.
HOW DEEP IS YOUR INSULATION ?
It should be 10.5" or 27cm deep. OFFER ENDS - 28th Nov 2008
By now you should have received a letter offering grant subsidised insulation for lofts and cavities. Please take up this excellent offer and make your home as insulated as it possibly can be. That way you will save money on heating bills and Linlithgow will lower it's carbon footprint as a result.
If you didn't get a letter, then perhaps you are on the Mail Preference Service. If so - CLICK on the Ruler on the right to see a copy of the offer letter then telephone 0800 512 012 and make arrangements for a surveyor from EAGA to visit and assess your property for this special offer.
Note : Those over 70 or on certain benefits may get this for free.
Please do not accept insulation from companies that cold-call. This is the best offer available £199 for loft insulation, £149 for cavity insulation through approved and UK gov grant funded installer EAGA of Livingston. This funded offer is not available from any other companies, despite what they tell you.
If required, a member of Linlithgow Climate Challenge will help if you can't get up ladders to look in your attic.
News Items
AlyBee — Thu, 18/09/2008 - 8:31pm
* Linlithgow Climate Challenge are awarded initial grant from the Climate Challenge Fund
Setting the foundation to produce and distribute a questionnaire to gather community views on climate change to help decide how best to engage with the community - £2,000
* The Oil Crunch Report from the Industry Taskforce on Peak Oil and Energy Security
On 29th October 2008 at The London Stock Exchange, eight leading UK companies launched this report, warning that a peak in cheap, easily available oil production is likely to hit by 2013, posing a grave risk to the UK and world economy. The warning comes from a broad spectrum of industry (Arup, FirstGroup, Foster + Partners, Scottish and Southern Energy, Solarcentury, Stagecoach Group, Virgin Group, Yahoo).
* UK Gov News : UK Gov agrees to 80% reduction by 2050
Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband committed the UK to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 80% on 1990 levels by 2050
Our Local Campaigns
AlyBee — Tue, 16/09/2008 - 11:02am
- Promoting free or discounted loft and cavity insulation in partnership with the Energy Saving Trust, targeting all households in Oct/Nov 2008.
- Pop down the library and take out the new Climate Change books we have organised to be in stock
- Renewable Technology Showcase on 25th Nov. (open to general public)
- Plastic Bag Free campaign & consideration for a local Freecycle service.
- Promoting Junk mail free signup service
- Researching opportunities for a local veg growing campaign and education service in early 2009.
and a host of other projects expected soon.
