Newcastle’s Global Climate Strike
A thousand people joined the Global Climate Strike in Newcastle demanding action on the climate crisis. Friday 20th September saw a thousand people join the Global Climate Strike in Newcastle....
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Extinction Rebellion in the North East
Extinction Rebellion have been disrupting life in the North East this week to demand action on climate change. Climate change has never had so much publicity. With David Attenborough’s recent...
Dewley Hill and our Climate Emergency
The coal mine proposal for Dewley Hill will be considered by planners just weeks after Newcastle City Council declares a climate emergency. Coal has been extracted from across the North...
A Breath of Fresh Air
Plans put forward by three North East councils to rapidly reduce air pollution are a golden opportunity to forge a sustainable transport system. Wednesday saw the start of a ten...
E-bike Maintenance
E-bikes are trouble-free but like all bicycles, they require regular maintenance. For years I’ve owned bikes that were best described as ‘cheap and cheerful’. When a bike doesn’t owe you...
Upper Ouseburn Restoration Project
A partnership of local environmental charities has been enhancing an important tributary to the Tyne to improve its water quality. For over 18 months Groundwork North East & Cumbria has...
No Time to Waste
Newcastle’s Waste Commission publishes final recommendations and the City Council sets to work implementing ambitious waste strategy. Last year, Newcastle City Council set up a task force to consider how...
E-bike Diary – Summer
It’s nearly a year since I bought my e-bike. My partner skeptically assumed it was just an expensive toy, but I’ve surprised her, and myself! Regular readers will already know...
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