News
Have your say on low-carbon transport
The government is asking what you want a UK low-carbon transport system to involve – and you’ve got until the end of August to tell them.
Should Lewes issue resident-funded green bonds?
Bonds issued by our local authority to help fund environmental projects could speed up action on climate change and also offer a low-risk ethical investment to savers, says Julia Waterlow
Interview with XR Lewes on the September Rebellion
Extinction Rebellion is getting ready for a new national rebellion calling for the government to ramp up action on the climate emergency. We asked XRLewes about its plans and goals, what it thinks of our own MP’s action in climate change – and how local people can get involved.
So, what is our council doing about the climate emergency?
Lewes District Council has pledged to create a net-zero emissions district in the next decade – so how is that translating into action? TTL takes a quick look.
Black Lives Matter: Does Lewes climate action need to be more diverse?
A leaflet about Black Lives Matter posted recently across Lewes had a big impact on Ann Link. And it begs the question: how do we make the transition town movement more inclusive?
A great email we’d like to share
After our special feature on e-bikes in June, we received this great email from Chloe, a local teacher, that we’d like to share.
Worth listening to: How to save a planet
A new US podcast that asks the question of our time: “Just how screwed are we?”
Using my money for good
Money special
TTL steering group member Julia Waterlow explains how she’s been organising her personal finances to support her goals for a greener, more sustainable world.
Five ways to be an activist investor
Money special
Being an activist shareholder can be a powerful way to influence the impact companies have on our planet. Juliet Oxborrow outlines five ways to get involved.
Strimmed litter: why it happens and what we can do about it
An update from Milly Manley, Litter Free Lewes and Lewes District Councillor
Power from the people
Money special
Jan Hunter, Director of local community energy company Ovesco, explains how investment by local people is helping to generate clean energy across Lewes and beyond – and delivering a wealth of community benefits.
Saving with East Sussex Credit Union
Money special
Being a member of your local credit union lets you save and borrow – and be part of a fantastic co-operative that’s helping local people in severe financial need, says Ann Link
