Edinburgh Climate Commission
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Independent, expert and authoritative advice to accelerate action and impact on climate change in Edinburgh. Co-sponsored by @Edinburgh_CC and @EdCentreCC
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Joined April 2020
Today is UK #EarthOvershootDay. The Uk has one of the highest consumption rates in the world and we're not taking responsibility for it either. This needs to change. #Movethedate
movethedate.overshootday.org
#MoveTheDate Solutions
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The Scottish Government are seeking your opinions on the proposals for legislation to develop Scotland’s circular economy. Submit your views:
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Community garden Jock Tamsons Gairden is one of the amazing community food growing projects featured in our Sustainable Food Directory. If you’re a local food group taking climate action apply to join through our website to https://t.co/KkdIZ3kgA9
#SustainableFood
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We are delighted to announce that our #ScotsmanGreenSkills conference is back for 2022 with @skillsdevscot and @keelingcurve will be our host once again. Early Bird tickets are now available to purchase until 13th August here: https://t.co/30SmZYLyUu
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Really proud to announce that Edinburgh has been awarded silver status by the Sustainable Food Places Network, in recognition of our pioneering work to promote healthy and sustainable food across city 🥈 🌟 https://t.co/EPYuKML0Al
@EdibleEdin @EdinComFood @scotfooddrink
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Listen to young people and involve them as equals in decisions, not just make them part of "consultation" exercises; this is the route to real change say @YoungScot reps at @HolyroodEvents #nature #ScotClimateSeries @2050ClimateGrp @EdinClimate
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✋This is well worth a read, you can find @IreneBeautyman reflections on the 20 min neighbourhood concept too ⬇️📖 @ALLIANCEScot @improvserv @P_H_S_Official
How can 20-minute neighbourhoods develop to the benefit of everyone in a community? That question was investigated by our Academy programme and partners through the 'Exploring Scotland's 20-minute neighbourhoods' series. The final report is available now:
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This Thursday is #CleanAirDay. To mark it, we are planning a short (!) ride around the boundaries of Edinburgh’s new low-ambition unenforced LEZ. https://t.co/roO7eDLTXx It isn’t a formal ride with marshals but if you’d like to join we’ll be leaving Middle Meadow Walk at 8pm.
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It's critically important that, in what must be a decade of action on #Climatechange, the new @Edinburgh_CC takes forward the #netzero strategy & secures it's benefits for Edinburgh. @EdinClimate will continue to challenge, catalyse & convene for climate action.
🚨NEW: Edinburgh council seized by Labour after support from Tories to shut out SNP #LDReporter
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Edinburgh's Business for Good have a networking event taking place next month (29 June) - great for any businesses to meet like-minded, purpose-driven, impact-aware business. More info and to register: https://t.co/ZJPqca25ng
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Every day 130k walking trips + 16k cycling trips (return) are made here by people who could have driven. If these cars were in a traffic jam it'd stretch 435 miles – from Edinburgh to Southampton! 🚗🚗🚗 Find out more in @Sustrans Walking + Cycling Index https://t.co/XwtOglcbxi
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In case you're wanting to get out on your bike this weekend, but it needs fixing/looking over first - head along to an @Edinburgh_CC free Dr Bike Event, 21 May, Old Colt Bridge, Roseburn 10 am – 2 pm. A bike mechanic will be available to carry free bike checks and minor repairs
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Our gvmt doesn't account consumption emissions in calculations - which ignores the environmental impact of imported goods. Instead it blames these emissions on the countries who make the goods.
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#BiodiversityDay is on May 22nd and there are 22 ACTIONS that cities can take #ForNature 🌱 Is your city ready to commit? The newly launched #CitiesWithNature action platform is the place to learn, share & take action! https://t.co/55wjhHgn3W
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Solar power 'could create more than 8500 jobs in Scotland by 2030'.
news.stv.tv
Solar Energy Scotland said if it reaches its target by the end of the decade, job growth could follow.
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NEW: Study finds that “Halting new extraction projects is a necessary step, but still not enough to stay within our rapidly dwindling carbon budget. Some existing fossil fuel licences and production will need to be revoked and phased out early.” https://t.co/MnihlF25ru
theguardian.com
Exclusive: Nearly half existing facilities will need to close prematurely to limit heating to 1.5C, scientists say
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🗣🗣🗣 We are recruiting a Spanish Community Worker for the Communities’ Reduce Reuse & Recycle Project for 12h per week, delivering workshops and helping to organise environmental events within the Spanish Community. To know more email cfc@elrec.org.uk. Deadline 19th May.
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We’re teaming up with @TippingPointorg to host an online event on resisting environmental racism, featuring an introduction by @SelinaNwulu and speakers from @MerseysideBLM, @LatinVillageUK, @StopCambo, and @NE4AntiRaids 📆 Get your free tickets here ⬇️
eventbrite.co.uk
Join gal-dem x Tipping Point to discuss the impacts of environmental racism with speakers from grassgroots groups across the UK
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What impact is new climate technology having on the offshore sector? Hear the thoughts of our Climate Commissioner, + @Shepherd Clare Foster as she discusses this key topic at the All-Energy Event
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Senior researcher post on #climate & #NetZero at @scotparl Apply by 18 May HERE-> https://t.co/32hnR1YKpb
@CyclingEdin @sccscot @EdinClimate @DrCarolineBrown @POPScotland @SpokesPorty @John_Lauder @2050ClimateGrp @SP_NetZero
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