Humshaugh Net Zero (HNZ)

I tried out a new version of Minecraft to see why environmental storylines help children learn A new version of Minecraft gives players the chance to make decisions about tackling coastal erosion in scenarios based on Bude in Cornwall.

Interesting to read this as a way of bringing more young people into the climate conversation, although the comment from a reader about its accessibility is disappointing.
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It doesn’t seem that long ago that a leader of this party was also a leading voice on the need for climate action! We need to keep speaking up for the majority view on the need for climate action!

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Village invited to rural energy trial which 'could become template' for others Humshaugh is one of just four communities in the North of England chosen for the trial, which could be rolled out in other rural villages

It looks like the news is getting out about our involvement in the local energy management trial!
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Village near Hexham invited to take part in rural energy trial A village near Hexham has been invited to take part in a rural energy trial.

Getting some good coverage locally. Come along to the public meeting in the village hall tomorrow to find out more.
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Humshaugh villagers invited to help shape energy-efficient communities of the future Villagers in Humshaugh have been invited to take part in a rural energy trial which gives residents a say in how they manage and consume energy for the benefit of everyone living in their community.

We're helping to shape the future of local energy management as the adoption of low carbon technologies by households gathers pace!
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Be part of an exciting trial!
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Sorry about the language, but sometimes humour is the only way to tackle the deniers!
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Humshaugh villagers step up green transition mission VILLAGERS in Humshaugh are pursuing funding for their own solar farm as they accelerate ambitions to become the first Net Zero community in Northumberland. The group leading the decarbonisation drive...

We are looking for more investors in our community solar farm
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Village aiming to become county's first 'Net Zero' community A group of residents are working to make their village become Northumberland’s first 'Net Zero' community.

We may have been quiet for a while, but things are starting to happen!

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If community groups like ours are not cutting through quickly enough on arguing the need for urgent action on the climate crisis, perhaps ‘establishment’ institutions like the CBI (see earlier post) and now the OECD will have more success?🤔

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Electric cars aren’t enough to hit climate targets: we need to develop better public transport too From buses in Bogotá to cycling through Cambridge, we can learn valuable lessons from how countries across the world deliver sustainable transport.

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Keep calm and carry on: Humshaugh net zero A Northumberland village aims to defy Donald Trump and climate sceptics by powering on with plans for a community solar farm, and a target of net zero by 2030

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The future is green: The economic opportunities brought by the UK’s… The net zero economy has become a significant driver of growth and innovation in the UK, achieving remarkable growth over recent years.

We’ve been saying this for a while!

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‘Absolutely determined’: Energy secretary reaffirms commitment to community ownership Two parliamentary debates have seen Labour reiterate support for publicly-controlled heat and electricity sources as zero emission grid deadline looms. The UK has just five years to transition away fr...

We really do need action on this! We have a ‘shovel-ready’ project humshaughsolar.org but securing funding from public bodies with resources to back renewable energy schemes is proving difficult for a small, community-based schemes like ours.
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Humshaugh village community solar farm gets backing Humshaugh Net Zero wants to build a solar farm to produce cheaper, greener energy for the village.

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Look North (North East and Cumbria) - Evening News: 07/02/2025 The latest news, sport and weather for the North East and Cumbria.

Featuring briefly in this evening’s news bulletin from about time 12.20
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This Sunday on BBC 1 North East & Cumbria at 10.00, we’ll be featured in their discussion of Community Energy. There should also be a short report/preview on Look North tomorrow (Friday) evening 18.30- 19.00

You don’t have to be a net zero hero – how focus on personal climate action can distract from systemic problems Shifting the blame for the climate crisis onto individuals hides the larger issue. True progress demands systemic accountability from governments and corporations.

Whilst we are committed to local action, we fully support the urgent need for action on the regional & global level.
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Opening the door to local energy schemes - complex site classes · Local Energy Scotland Alex Schlicke, from community energy specialists Scene Connect, explains the planned modification to Balancing and Settlement codes.

With our plans for a community solar farm, this is exactly the sort of development we want to see and for which we are busy campaigning, as per our earlier posts!
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Yet more evidence of how engaged this village is in plans for its future. This is a remarkable turnout and percentage vote in favour of the parish council’s Neighbourhood Plan.

We Must Draw The Line

Whilst Meta seems to have acted swiftly to remove our Instagram post explaining why we were quitting the platform, our reasoning does seem to chime with some in wealthy circles.

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Recognition of our efforts!

Parliamentlive.tv House of Commons

HNZ and the Crown Inn mentioned in Parliament this afternoon. See the video below, especially from time 14.08.22 - 14.09.33!

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