Resources
Water Saving Calculator
Water is an essential part of life, yet we often use it without thinking about where it comes from. But…
Nature
Trees for Small Gardens
Every garden has space for a tree. Perhaps for beauty, for fresh fruit, for wildlife, for shade to sit under…
Nature
Growing Trees for Carbon Storage and Biodiversity
Which tree should I choose to plant? Many of us want to plant trees for carbon storage, and this…
Nature
Helping Create Hedgehog Highways
Hedgehogs need to be able roam and we can help by making our gardens in Reading part of the Hedgehog…
Nature
Food for your Soil: Making the most of it
Our food is grown by farmers across the world and goes through major distribution routes to get into our households.…
Business
What Are Green Jobs?
Green jobs are jobs that have a focus on either reducing carbon emissions, restoring nature or making similar environmental improvements.…
Community
Caversham Community Group Reignite Plastic-Free Crusade
There’s no denying it, the pandemic has changed so many parts of our lives. Some temporary, some potentially long-lasting. But…
Community
Reading Climate Justice Events with Young Christian Climate Network
What is it all about? This summer, Young Christian Climate Network are organising a Relay to COP26. Volunteers will be…
Community
Belles on Bikes – Sustainable Travel for Women in Reading
Are you looking for a women's-only safe space to learn cycling skills and make new friends? Belles on Bikes could…
Events
Reading Climate Festival 2021
Reading Climate Festival runs from 20th to 26th September as part of the national Great Big Green Week. It features…
Community
YOUNG ARTISTS WANTED – Make Your Art Call Out For The Environment!
Calling all 6 – 18 year old's in the Greater Reading Area - what do you want say about looking…
Events
An Exciting Season of Climate Events at The Science Museum
Throughout 2021, the Science Museum Group is hosting a series of Climate Events– panel discussions, Q&As and events connecting you…
General
Plastic Free July – Will You Take The Challenge?
Plastic Free July is a global challenge to encourage everybody to reduce their plastic consumption for the month of July!…
Adaptation
Climate Change and Class – An interview with Chris Beales (former RCCP Chair)
Interview - on Climate Change and Class / Climate Justice This is a reposting of my final interview with
Adaptation
Chair’s blog – Silver linings in these dark times
This Covid-19 crisis is a devastating, sobering reminder that the structures, that make up our world, are not so invincible.…
Adaptation
Climate Change and Children – An Interview with Chris Beales (former RCCP Chair)
This is the forth in the series of interviews that I had with Ayo Sokale. In this, Ayo asks me about 'Climate Change and Children'.
Adaptation
Reading’s first Adaptation Plan
I am delighted to share this first Adaptation Plan for Reading - Chris Beales, Jan 2020
Adaptation
Reading’s first Climate Change Adaptation Plan event (22 Oct)
Write-up of our Town Hall event from 22nd Oct, in which we introduced the First Reading Climate Change Adaption Plan. #rdguk #adaptation #climatechange #Reading
Adaptation
Coping with hot weather
Heatwaves happen and they can be particularly dangerous for more vulnerable members of our community. With climate change we expect…
Business
What Are Green Jobs?
Green jobs are jobs that have a focus on either reducing carbon emissions, restoring nature or making similar environmental improvements.…
Business
£5,000 grants available to SMEs for energy efficiency
Low Carbon Workspaces is a grant scheme in Berkshire helping small and medium sized enterprises to make energy efficiency improvements …
Business
The Circular Economy – Amsterdam rethinking progress
Looking beyond the current take-make-dispose linear extractive industrial model, a circular economy aims to redefine growth, focusing on positive society-wide…
Business
What Are Green Jobs?
Green jobs are jobs that have a focus on either reducing carbon emissions, restoring nature or making similar environmental improvements.…
Community
Caversham Community Group Reignite Plastic-Free Crusade
There’s no denying it, the pandemic has changed so many parts of our lives. Some temporary, some potentially long-lasting. But…
Community
Reading Climate Justice Events with Young Christian Climate Network
What is it all about? This summer, Young Christian Climate Network are organising a Relay to COP26. Volunteers will be…
Community
Belles on Bikes – Sustainable Travel for Women in Reading
Are you looking for a women's-only safe space to learn cycling skills and make new friends? Belles on Bikes could…
Community
YOUNG ARTISTS WANTED – Make Your Art Call Out For The Environment!
Calling all 6 – 18 year old's in the Greater Reading Area - what do you want say about looking…
Community
About the new strategy consultation – Interview with Chris Beales (former RCCP Chair)
It was my great pleasure to be interviewed by Ayo Sokale - one of Caversham's new Councillors. This is the…
Community
Will you switch off this Earth Hour?
Earth Hour is a global WWF (formerly known as World Wildlife Fund) climate change initiative which brings attention to the…
Education
What’s the problem with palm oil?
What is palm oil? One of the most ubiquitous materials in the World, palm oil is used in around half…
Community
About the new strategy consultation – Interview with Chris Beales (former RCCP Chair)
It was my great pleasure to be interviewed by Ayo Sokale - one of Caversham's new Councillors. This is the…
Education
IPCC Special Report 15 – Global warming of 1.5degC
The IPCC SR15 was released on 8 October 2018 with the strong messages that we have only 12 years to…
Energy
Creating Warmer Homes
Warmer homes lead to healthier living conditions, lower heating bills and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Ensuring our homes run efficiently…
Energy
Free Domestic Retrofit training available
The government has fully funded 1,000 places with The Retrofit Academy for those who want to upskill in domestic retrofit…
Business
£5,000 grants available to SMEs for energy efficiency
Low Carbon Workspaces is a grant scheme in Berkshire helping small and medium sized enterprises to make energy efficiency improvements …
Energy
PLEASE STOP Single-use Plastics
In 2010, eight million tons of plastic trash ended up in the ocean from coastal countries—far more than the total…
Energy
What can I do about climate change?
With IPCC reports emphasising the urgent need for co-ordinated global action on climate change, we thought an article on how…
Energy
Reading University Energy Manager top in public sector
The University’s Energy & Sustainability Manager, Dan Fernbank (a former Chair of Reading Climate Change Partnership), has been awarded Public…
Energy
Things you can do about climate change – Interview with Chris Beales (former RCCP Chair)
This is the third in the series of interviews with Ayo Sokale. Here, Ayo asks me '...what things you can…
Community
About the new strategy consultation – Interview with Chris Beales (former RCCP Chair)
It was my great pleasure to be interviewed by Ayo Sokale - one of Caversham's new Councillors. This is the…
Community
Will you switch off this Earth Hour?
Earth Hour is a global WWF (formerly known as World Wildlife Fund) climate change initiative which brings attention to the…
Energy
Make Fashion Circular – Say No To Fast Fashion
Clothes are a necessity and for many a way of expressing ourselves and boosting confidence, yet the process of making…
Community
Reading Climate Justice Events with Young Christian Climate Network
What is it all about? This summer, Young Christian Climate Network are organising a Relay to COP26. Volunteers will be…
Events
Reading Climate Festival 2021
Reading Climate Festival runs from 20th to 26th September as part of the national Great Big Green Week. It features…
Community
YOUNG ARTISTS WANTED – Make Your Art Call Out For The Environment!
Calling all 6 – 18 year old's in the Greater Reading Area - what do you want say about looking…
Events
An Exciting Season of Climate Events at The Science Museum
Throughout 2021, the Science Museum Group is hosting a series of Climate Events– panel discussions, Q&As and events connecting you…
Business
What Are Green Jobs?
Green jobs are jobs that have a focus on either reducing carbon emissions, restoring nature or making similar environmental improvements.…
Events
An Exciting Season of Climate Events at The Science Museum
Throughout 2021, the Science Museum Group is hosting a series of Climate Events– panel discussions, Q&As and events connecting you…
General
Plastic Free July – Will You Take The Challenge?
Plastic Free July is a global challenge to encourage everybody to reduce their plastic consumption for the month of July!…
General
Online Climate Talks from The Science Museum
Throughout 2021, the Science Museum Group is hosting a series of Climate Talks – panel discussions, Q&As and events connecting…
General
Reading Climate Festival events available online
Many of the events that formed the programme for Reading Climate Festival are now available to view on demand via…
Adaptation
Climate Change and Class – An interview with Chris Beales (former RCCP Chair)
Interview - on Climate Change and Class / Climate Justice This is a reposting of my final interview with
Adaptation
Chair’s blog – Silver linings in these dark times
This Covid-19 crisis is a devastating, sobering reminder that the structures, that make up our world, are not so invincible.…
Community
Reading Climate Justice Events with Young Christian Climate Network
What is it all about? This summer, Young Christian Climate Network are organising a Relay to COP26. Volunteers will be…
Community
Belles on Bikes – Sustainable Travel for Women in Reading
Are you looking for a women's-only safe space to learn cycling skills and make new friends? Belles on Bikes could…
Community
YOUNG ARTISTS WANTED – Make Your Art Call Out For The Environment!
Calling all 6 – 18 year old's in the Greater Reading Area - what do you want say about looking…
General
Plastic Free July – Will You Take The Challenge?
Plastic Free July is a global challenge to encourage everybody to reduce their plastic consumption for the month of July!…
Energy
Creating Warmer Homes
Warmer homes lead to healthier living conditions, lower heating bills and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Ensuring our homes run efficiently…
Adaptation
Chair’s blog – Silver linings in these dark times
This Covid-19 crisis is a devastating, sobering reminder that the structures, that make up our world, are not so invincible.…
Adaptation
Climate Change and Children – An Interview with Chris Beales (former RCCP Chair)
This is the forth in the series of interviews that I had with Ayo Sokale. In this, Ayo asks me about 'Climate Change and Children'.
Adaptation
Coping with hot weather
Heatwaves happen and they can be particularly dangerous for more vulnerable members of our community. With climate change we expect…
Education
IPCC Special Report 15 – Global warming of 1.5degC
The IPCC SR15 was released on 8 October 2018 with the strong messages that we have only 12 years to…
Adaptation
Climate Change and Children – An Interview with Chris Beales (former RCCP Chair)
This is the forth in the series of interviews that I had with Ayo Sokale. In this, Ayo asks me about 'Climate Change and Children'.
Community
About the new strategy consultation – Interview with Chris Beales (former RCCP Chair)
It was my great pleasure to be interviewed by Ayo Sokale - one of Caversham's new Councillors. This is the…
Education
IPCC Special Report 15 – Global warming of 1.5degC
The IPCC SR15 was released on 8 October 2018 with the strong messages that we have only 12 years to…
Nature
Trees for Small Gardens
Every garden has space for a tree. Perhaps for beauty, for fresh fruit, for wildlife, for shade to sit under…
Nature
Growing Trees for Carbon Storage and Biodiversity
Which tree should I choose to plant? Many of us want to plant trees for carbon storage, and this…
Nature
Helping Create Hedgehog Highways
Hedgehogs need to be able roam and we can help by making our gardens in Reading part of the Hedgehog…
Nature
Food for your Soil: Making the most of it
Our food is grown by farmers across the world and goes through major distribution routes to get into our households.…
Energy
PLEASE STOP Single-use Plastics
In 2010, eight million tons of plastic trash ended up in the ocean from coastal countries—far more than the total…
Education
What’s the problem with palm oil?
What is palm oil? One of the most ubiquitous materials in the World, palm oil is used in around half…
Community
About the new strategy consultation – Interview with Chris Beales (former RCCP Chair)
It was my great pleasure to be interviewed by Ayo Sokale - one of Caversham's new Councillors. This is the…
Our Strategy
Introducing Reading’s Climate Emergency Strategy (consultation)
Video presentation from RCCP Chair - introducing the draft Reading Climate Emergency Strategy consultation.
Community
About the new strategy consultation – Interview with Chris Beales (former RCCP Chair)
It was my great pleasure to be interviewed by Ayo Sokale - one of Caversham's new Councillors. This is the…
Energy
Creating Warmer Homes
Warmer homes lead to healthier living conditions, lower heating bills and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Ensuring our homes run efficiently…
Adaptation
Climate Change and Children – An Interview with Chris Beales (former RCCP Chair)
This is the forth in the series of interviews that I had with Ayo Sokale. In this, Ayo asks me about 'Climate Change and Children'.
RCAN
Christmas 2019 message from the Chair
Dear All, The close of 2019 is rapidly approaching. It has been a huge year for us, as now a…
RCAN
What is the RCCP? – Interview with Chris Beales (former RCCP Chair)
In this second interview with Ayo Sokale, I talk about the Reading Climate Change Partnership (RCCP). Who we are, and how…
Community
About the new strategy consultation – Interview with Chris Beales (former RCCP Chair)
It was my great pleasure to be interviewed by Ayo Sokale - one of Caversham's new Councillors. This is the…
RCAN
Meeting with Matt Rodda
I had a good meeting with Matt Rodda (MP for East Reading) this afternoon. We talked about the plans that…
Adaptation
Climate Change and Children – An Interview with Chris Beales (former RCCP Chair)
This is the forth in the series of interviews that I had with Ayo Sokale. In this, Ayo asks me about 'Climate Change and Children'.
RCAN
Christmas 2019 message from the Chair
Dear All, The close of 2019 is rapidly approaching. It has been a huge year for us, as now a…
Adaptation
Reading’s first Climate Change Adaptation Plan event (22 Oct)
Write-up of our Town Hall event from 22nd Oct, in which we introduced the First Reading Climate Change Adaption Plan. #rdguk #adaptation #climatechange #Reading
RCAN
What is the RCCP? – Interview with Chris Beales (former RCCP Chair)
In this second interview with Ayo Sokale, I talk about the Reading Climate Change Partnership (RCCP). Who we are, and how…
Community
About the new strategy consultation – Interview with Chris Beales (former RCCP Chair)
It was my great pleasure to be interviewed by Ayo Sokale - one of Caversham's new Councillors. This is the…
Resources
Water Saving Calculator
Water is an essential part of life, yet we often use it without thinking about where it comes from. But…
Nature
Trees for Small Gardens
Every garden has space for a tree. Perhaps for beauty, for fresh fruit, for wildlife, for shade to sit under…
Community
Caversham Community Group Reignite Plastic-Free Crusade
There’s no denying it, the pandemic has changed so many parts of our lives. Some temporary, some potentially long-lasting. But…
General
Plastic Free July – Will You Take The Challenge?
Plastic Free July is a global challenge to encourage everybody to reduce their plastic consumption for the month of July!…
Resources
5 Places To Shop For More Sustainable Food In Reading
Buying sustainably sourced food benefits our planet. By purchasing sustainable food we can boost our local economies and even help…
Energy
PLEASE STOP Single-use Plastics
In 2010, eight million tons of plastic trash ended up in the ocean from coastal countries—far more than the total…
Business
The Circular Economy – Amsterdam rethinking progress
Looking beyond the current take-make-dispose linear extractive industrial model, a circular economy aims to redefine growth, focusing on positive society-wide…
Resources
Is your cat addicted to Whiskas? new recycling scheme in place
Whiskas is the leading partner in a new European pet food container recycling programme to collect the plastic packaging that…
Education
What’s the problem with palm oil?
What is palm oil? One of the most ubiquitous materials in the World, palm oil is used in around half…
Community
About the new strategy consultation – Interview with Chris Beales (former RCCP Chair)
It was my great pleasure to be interviewed by Ayo Sokale - one of Caversham's new Councillors. This is the…
Energy
Make Fashion Circular – Say No To Fast Fashion
Clothes are a necessity and for many a way of expressing ourselves and boosting confidence, yet the process of making…
Energy
Creating Warmer Homes
Warmer homes lead to healthier living conditions, lower heating bills and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Ensuring our homes run efficiently…
Community
About the new strategy consultation – Interview with Chris Beales (former RCCP Chair)
It was my great pleasure to be interviewed by Ayo Sokale - one of Caversham's new Councillors. This is the…
Community
Belles on Bikes – Sustainable Travel for Women in Reading
Are you looking for a women's-only safe space to learn cycling skills and make new friends? Belles on Bikes could…
Adaptation
Climate Change and Children – An Interview with Chris Beales (former RCCP Chair)
This is the forth in the series of interviews that I had with Ayo Sokale. In this, Ayo asks me about 'Climate Change and Children'.
Community
About the new strategy consultation – Interview with Chris Beales (former RCCP Chair)
It was my great pleasure to be interviewed by Ayo Sokale - one of Caversham's new Councillors. This is the…
Nature
Growing Trees for Carbon Storage and Biodiversity
Which tree should I choose to plant? Many of us want to plant trees for carbon storage, and this…
Community
Belles on Bikes – Sustainable Travel for Women in Reading
Are you looking for a women's-only safe space to learn cycling skills and make new friends? Belles on Bikes could…
Resources
Water Saving Calculator
Water is an essential part of life, yet we often use it without thinking about where it comes from. But…
Water
Rivers of Reading event
The Reading Climate Festival has been a great week of events, all supporting the launch of our new Climate Emergency…
Water
Find out about the proposed Reading and Caversham Flood Alleviation Scheme
The Environment Agency is hosting 7 public drop-in events from 26 February to 20 March. Come along to find out more…
Community
About the new strategy consultation – Interview with Chris Beales (former RCCP Chair)
It was my great pleasure to be interviewed by Ayo Sokale - one of Caversham's new Councillors. This is the…
Energy
Make Fashion Circular – Say No To Fast Fashion
Clothes are a necessity and for many a way of expressing ourselves and boosting confidence, yet the process of making…
Education
IPCC Special Report 15 – Global warming of 1.5degC
The IPCC SR15 was released on 8 October 2018 with the strong messages that we have only 12 years to…
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