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LCSB Network News and Events
Swansea University Gains Award for Renewables Research
The SPECIFIC project has won a prestigious Queen's Anniversary Award in recognition of its work developing efficient low-cost photovoltaic technologies. For more info about the prize and work of the project - click here. Running alongside this award scheme, the University has been entered into the Platinum Jubilee Challenge to help the HE sector reduce carbon emissions to net zero, for more on this - click here. 
Environment Centre Hosts Climate Cafe to Address Anxiety
The Environment Centre in Swansea recently promoted help for those experiencing stress and feeling overwhelmed by the climate issues. The climate cafe movement offers trained facilitators to help people share their thoughts and feelings. For more information, please contact Denise on: 07410 549827. The F.A.N. Community project in Neath also run a climate cafe - click here for more on this. 
Swansea Council Confirms Support for Healthy Travel Charter
Swansea Council Deputy Leader, Cllr. Andrea Lewis, affirmed the Council's support for the Swansea Bay Healthy Travel Charter and their commitment to taking practical measures to promote active travel and sustainable transport in their activities. For more information about the charter - click here. |
Other News and Events
Carbon Reduction Job Opportunity
Newport City Council are looking to recruit a Carbon Reduction Manager to deliver against ther ambitious climate change programme. To find out more - click here. 
Climate Committee Warns of Increase in Heat Fatalities
The UK Government's climate advisers are warning of the dire consequences of homes overheating as our climate warms. Read a recent BBC article - click here. 
Sea Level Rise Accelerating and High Temperatures Here to Stay
The State of the Climate report from the UK Met Office points to an increase in the rate of sea level change and suggests that higher temperatures are now the norm. To read the report - click here, or for a related Carbon Brief article - click here. 
Wallpaper to Heat Social Housing
A Melin Homes housing development is being heated by wallpaper in a trial exploring affordable alternatives to radiators and heat pumps. This is one of several innovative projects being looked at in Wales as potential solutions to tackling climate change and the cost of living crisis. To find out more read - click here. 
Infographic Explores Hydrogen Hype
Business leaders publishing company, Raconteur Media has created a fascinating infographic looking at the pros and cons of hydrogen energy (green and blue). to view or download a copy - click here. 
Government Missing Climate Targets
A recent High Court ruling judged that the UK Government's net zero strategy is 'unlawful' as it gives insufficient detail on how targets will be met. To read an Edie article on the case - click here. A recent BBC article provided an assessment on whether the UK Government is on track to meet its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 - click here. |
In Case You Missed it the First Time Around
There have been lots of great events and webinars taking place over the last few months and many have been recorded for future viewing. Here are some links to events you may have missed:
There have been lots of great events and webinars taking place over the last few months and many have been recorded for future viewing. Here are some links to events you may have missed:
- Race to Zero in Wales - presentation by Liz Hutchins on the UN-backed worldwide initiative - click here
- Public Sector Net Zero Carbon Reporting - workshop with NRW and Welsh Government officers - click here
- Food for the Region Conference: South-West Wales food systems event and pre-conference panel discussions - click here
- Delivering Wellbeing with Doughnut Economics: Kate Raworth and the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Cymru - click here
- Everything Change online discussion series, including conversation with author Margaret Atwood - click here
- Beyond Recycling: The New Circular Economy Strategy for Wales - presentation by Dr. Andy Rees - click here
- Biophilic Living Swansea webinar - presentation on this pioneering project - click here
- Green Recovery Delivery Partnership – presentation on the Priorities For Action - click here
- Committee on Climate Change presentation on Welsh emission targets and net zero advice - click here
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