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Our carbon-cutting resolutions for 2021
2021 is going to be crunch-time in the fight to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Members of the Transition Town Lewes steering group reveal their New Year’s resolutions to help cut the carbon.
Why I bought a Fairphone
Fairphone are promoted as the sustainable smartphone. TTL’s Ann Link explains why she decided to get one.
Want to help plant trees? Here are the local community groups to join
Lots of us are itching to plant more trees to help tackle climate change… Lewes District has four voluntary community tree-planting groups hard at work – new volunteers are welcome.
Bringing (clean) power to the people of Barcombe
Mark Engineer, of local community energy company Ovesco, reports on a pioneering project aiming to get rural communities off oil-based heating that’s being trialled in Barcombe near Lewes.
What do local experts think of Boris’s 10-point Green Plan?
The government’s plan to lead the UK to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 was unveiled in November…
Survival on two wheels
Having returned to cycling after a hiatus of half a century, Jon Gunson offers his personal advice for others getting back in the saddle.
Eco homes online: Tell us what YOU want to know
TTL is planning a series of online events looking at how to make our homes more eco-friendly – so tell us what you’d like know about when it comes to home heating, insulation and power.
National Lottery funding kickstarts major bid to help Ouse Valley tackle climate change
An ambitious vision for the Ouse Valley community to become a national pioneer in tackling climate change and sustainability has taken a major step forward with £150,000 of funding from the National Lottery.
Q&A with Newhaven’s Boutique Modern
Boutique Modern is a Newhaven-based company that’s seeking to address the housing crisis by creating modular building focused on energy and resource efficiency.
Have your say on East Sussex’s walking and cycling plan
East Sussex County Council are inviting comments on its proposals for local cycling and walking networks by 11 December 2020. Cycle Lewes have issued their thoughts on how to respond to the recommendations.
Climate change: What do our councils actually have the power to DO?
As residents, we often demand that our councils take action on climate change and many other issues. But what powers do our town, district and county councils each actually have – and who’s responsible for what? Susan Murray takes a look.
Warmer Sussex launches online energy efficiency planner
Not-for-profit co-operative Warmer Sussex has a new online tool that can suggest a range of energy efficiency improvements for your home, based on your budget and your goals – and it’s keen for us all to give it a try.
