Reflections and actions during COP26 and going on
17th February 2023
The Metrocentre in Newcastle has solar panels covering an area equivalent in size to 88 tennis courts on the roof and on specially constructed solar car parking spaces.
The White Rose Shopping Centre near Leeds has solar panels that can generate 681,794 KWH of electricity a year.
A different world is possible!
16th February 2023
A different world is possible and we are seeing signs that it is already emerging.
The Wetlands Centre at Barnes is installing more solar panels on their site. They anticipate generating 60% extra energy over and above what they need. Where else might we see solar panels being installed? Shopping centres? Schools? Libraries? Hospitals? Railway stations? Churches?
15th February 2023
A different world is possible. Perhaps this video will give you hope – https://youtu.be/2m8YACFJlMg
Over the next few days I hope to share examples of ways in which people are already creating a different – sustainably inhabited – world
14th February 2023
St Valentine’s Day is associated with the coming of spring and the mating of birds – the two go together. One bird that is very much under threat is the swift because of an increasing lack of places where they can nest. If you have space why not install a swift box ready for when they arrive in May? The RSPB has instructions for making (or buying) a swift box and where to place it.
Other birds too are in need of nesting places – you can install different sorts of nest boxes, plant trees and hedges (as future nesting places) or build a dead hedge, and so help encourage a resurgence of bird numbers. As you prune plants back and clear dead stalks, you can gather materials for building a dead hedge – https://greentau.org/2021/10/19/count-down-87/comment-page-1/
13th February 2023
Nearly Valentine’s Day: a day for showing our nearest and dearest our love for them. As well as being a day for business to boost profits! Imported flowers, over-packaged goods and overcrowded restaurants can be avoided. Try and ensure that we you spend shows not only your love for your Valentine but also shows your care – if not love – for the people who produced it, sold it, served it and for the planet.
12th February 2023
Be inspired too by those who stand up for the right to say that the climate crisis is a real issue that needs addressing – now.
11th February 2023
Be inspired. From Pedal Me’s here is a taster as to what can be delivered by pedal power.
10th February 2023
Some people take recycling to a whole new dimension!
One engineer has been reusing computer batteries to create electric bikes! https://www.euronews.com/green/2023/01/29/meet-the-kenyan-teacher-who-turns-old-laptops-into-e-bike-batteries?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=EN_TESTMay&utm_content=meet-the-kenyan-teacher-who-turns-old-laptops-into-e-bike-batteries&_ope=eyJndWlkIjoiMTJjMTk2MDNmOWI2YTEwZmZmMTQ0ODYyMWQ3NDJhNDcifQ==
9th February 2023
The Guardian has issued a useful reminder on what and how to recycling.
8th February 2023
Pray. Whether in private prayer, in church intercessions or environmentally focused vigils, praying for wisdom, discernment and action is important. Sharing our concerns with God and with one another builds engagement and resilience.
The Green Tau 