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Some Intersting Articles from July 25th – July 31st

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Whats the difference between Net Zero, Carbon Neutral, Carbon Negative / Positive, Offsetting / Insetting ?

This article by the Low Carbon Hub Investigates:

https://www.lowcarbonhub.org/p/what-is-the-difference-between-net-zero-carbon-neutral-carbon-negative-positive-offsetting-insetting/

”40°C today? Let’s use that sun to slow down #climatechange.
Sharenergy are unlocking the potential of rooftop solar across the UK.”
https://bigsolar.coop/invest/

”With astonishing speed, the established environmental and conservation groups have been eclipsed by grassroots movements like@ExtinctionR, @Fridays4future, @GNDRising and @JustStop_Oil. Why? Because most failed to show the courage and leadership we need.”

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jul/18/heatwave-extreme-weather-uk-climate-crisis

Amazing Work from Yealm Community Energy
”Super day again for solar generation! Harnessing the power of the sun for the good of our communities.”
looks like the sheep get some much needed shade on a day like to day today too ! Let’s GET those Green Electrons !

Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy launched a ”Major Review into Britains Electricity Market Design. Proposals include stopping volatile gas prices setting the price for electricity produced by cheaper #renewables”

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-launches-biggest-electricity-market-reform-in-a-generation

”Community energy projects demonstrate how, with the right levels of investment, we can create a more secure, green and fair energy system for the future in the UK.”
https://www.ethex.org.uk/news/community-solars-vital-role-in-energy-security

A Lovely article from The Countryside Charity on #CommunityEnergy and why its the ”Gold Standard of Renewable Energy”
https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/why-we-love-community-energy/

Interesting Article ( and Video) from Bristol Energy Cooperative
”Remember – well built and insulated homes not only require less energy to stay warm, but also to keep cool. Read about our involvement with Water Lilies and Bridport Cohousing – where affordable, insulated homes share power for both heating & cooling”

https://bristolenergy.coop/powering-new-homes-with-smart-microgrids/
”Community Energy plays an important role in the transition towards a 100% renewable and just energy future. Citizens across Europe are taking control of their energy production and consumption – check out some of these inspiring people-powered examples!”

https://revolve.media/energy-communities/

#lowcarbon schools plant bright ideas in our homes, streets and workplaces!

@LetsGo_Zero helps amplify these achievements, inspiring others and sparking a whole society response to the climate crisis.

https://letsgozero.org/

https://project-leo.co.uk/blog/putting-people-and-communities-at-the-heart-of-our-energy-transition/