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Feb 111 min read
Local Dealer for Second Hand EVs
If you are thinking about changing your petrol/diesel car for an EV, but can't afford a brand new one, you may be interested to read...
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Feb 101 min read
Harborough Climate Action - Latest News
Items discussed at Harborough Climate Action Meeting on Feb 7th Harborough Climate Action consulted you, our members, with a survey about...
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Feb 101 min read
End to Blister Pack Recycling in Market Harborough
Although many advances have been made in recent years that make recycling of packaging easier, unfortunately things are going backwards...
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Feb 11 min read
Heat Related Health Inequalities
Recent research published in the British Medical Journal shows that Climate Change has impacts on health and health inequalities—directly...
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Jan 291 min read
Green Energy Plan for Great Bowden
This article has recently appeared on the BBC's Local Democracy Reporting Service "A disused mushroom farm that has been used for illegal...
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Jan 131 min read
Ethical Energy Suppliers
In a surprise reversal of the usual way buyouts happen, a more ethical company has bought a less ethical company – green energy provider...
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Jan 111 min read
Great Big Green Week is Coming!
Great Big Green Week this year will run from June 8th - 16th Put the date in your diary now! The Great Big Green Week is a celebration of...
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Dec 10, 20231 min read
United for Warm Homes Day of Action
November 18th was the day when groups across the country were encouraged to take action in support of this important Friends of the Earth...
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Nov 25, 20231 min read
Now We Rise!
It's another Climate Conference, COP 28, and our planet is overheating ! Time is running out. What can we do? We can make our voices...
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Nov 23, 20231 min read
How To Have A Sustainable Christmas
The festive season is a time of celebration and togetherness, but all too often we can end up producing excess waste. Did you know that...
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Nov 22, 20231 min read
Boycott Black Friday for the Planet
Make sure you think twice before buying any Black Friday bargains this week. Whilst it might seem like a great idea to buy up lots of...
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Nov 18, 20231 min read
Frequent Flyer Levy
Interesting report from Possible, addressing the issue of greenhouse gases relating to flying. The key findings are : to reach the...
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Nov 8, 20232 min read
United for Warm Homes, Day of Action
Harborough Climate Action (HCA) are supporters of this campaign, and will be joining in with a Day of Action being organised in...
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Oct 27, 20232 min read
Bioplastics - Good News and Bad News
Bioplastics are becoming increasingly common in our lives, but are they good or bad for the environment? As with so many things, the...
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SHC
Oct 20, 20231 min read
Engine Idling
An interesting read from Compare The Market explaining why and how we should try to avoid engine idling. Engine Idling - Its Impact & The...
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Oct 19, 20231 min read
Local Cycling and Walking Plan
Market Harborough Residents have until 24th October to have their say on the proposed Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan...
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Oct 13, 20231 min read
High Heating and Food Bills?
As part of our United for Warm Homes campaign, Harborough Climate Action are keen to gather data from local people about the problems...
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Oct 13, 20231 min read
Smart Meter and Solar Panel Guide
An interesting read from Otovo, explaining How smart meters and solar panels work together What the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) scheme...
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Oct 13, 20231 min read
Are You As Well Insulated As You Could Be?
Ethical Consumer have recently published their annual Climate Gap Report. One key finding is that as a country we are way off track for...
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Oct 8, 20232 min read
Keep Your Home Warm This Winter
As part of the United for Warm Homes campaign, Harborough Climate Action hosted a public meeting on Oct 4th, which aimed to help members...
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