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Promoting action to make Warrington even better by improving local quality of life in ways that also address the global climate & ecological emergencies. Posts on the unfolding climate story and local/wider actions to make a positive difference

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Electric car sales hit record high in September Sales of fully electric or hybrid vehicles made up more than half of all new car registrations in the UK last month.

Our strategy states that the way we connect, travel and make use of transport needs to change. The trend is positive in the UK with electric car sales hitting a record high in September๐Ÿš˜โšก๏ธ

Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

06.10.2025 08:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Analysis: Great Britain has run on 100% clean power for record 87 hours in 2025 so far - Carbon Brief Electricity demand on the island of Great Britain has been fully covered by the output of clean-energy sources for a record 87 hours in 2025 to date

Increasing local renewable energy investment is a priority outlined in our strategy. So far this year the UK has run on a record 87 hours of 100% clean power โšก โ˜€๏ธ

Read more: www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-gre...

30.09.2025 08:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Warrington Climate Emergency Forum 2025. Warrington Climate Emergency Commission.

Warrington Climate Emergency Forum 2025. Warrington Climate Emergency Commission.

Plans are underway for this year's Climate Emergency Forum. If you are planning any events linked to local climate action during the period of mid-October to the end of November that could be considered to feature as part of the programme please contact info@warringtonclimatecommission.org.uk

24.09.2025 12:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Know of something green and great happening in Warrington?

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Warrington Climate Emergency Commission logo.

Know of something green and great happening in Warrington? Three people with a megaphone. Warrington Climate Emergency Commission logo.

Have you got any good climate or environmental stories or news you would like to share?

๐Ÿ“ฉ Contact us at info@warringtonclimatecommission.org.uk with your stories and we may be able to share them via out social media, newsletter or annual report.

23.09.2025 08:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
People, planet, pint 

Warrington 

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People, planet, pint Warrington Krystal. Cloud Hosting Managing. An image of a group of people.

The next Warrington People, Planet, Pint is on Thursday this week!

Find out what's happening locally on sustainability and see how you can get involved ๐ŸŒ

Get your free tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/warrington...

#Peopleplanetpint #Warrington #localclimateaction #climatechange

23.09.2025 08:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Human-made global warming โ€˜caused two in three heat deaths in Europe this summerโ€™ Researchers from Imperial College London say 16,500 deaths caused by hot weather brought on by greenhouse gases

Human-made global warming 'caused two in three heat deaths in Europe this summer'

Read more: www.theguardian.com/environment/...

19.09.2025 14:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Sign up to our climate emergency newsletter 

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Sign up to our climate emergency newsletter Warrington Climate Emergency Commission Logo

You can now read the latest issue of our climate emergency newsletter online: https: mailchi.mp/c95519785374...

Haven't signed up yet? Join the growing number of people taking action across #Warrington - warrington.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe/po...

27.08.2025 08:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Register your interest: solartogether.co.uk/warrington/h...

15.08.2025 07:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Need a hand to install solar panels?

Warrington's biggest solar panel scheme is back. Register today. 

Solartogether.co.uk/warrington 

Register by 17 October. 

Warrington Borough Council and Solar Together logos. 

A man holding a sign in front of his house saying we went solar

Need a hand to install solar panels? Warrington's biggest solar panel scheme is back. Register today. Solartogether.co.uk/warrington Register by 17 October. Warrington Borough Council and Solar Together logos. A man holding a sign in front of his house saying we went solar

โ˜€๏ธ โšก Solar Together Cheshire and Warrington is back!

Group-buying aims to make purchasing solar panels and batteries much more accessible and affordable than if residents were to individually buy solar panels on their own, enabling your to generate your own clean energy.

Register your interest:

15.08.2025 07:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
More bus services from Warrington into Manchester | warrington.gov.uk

Read more: www.warrington.gov.uk/news/more-bu...

14.08.2025 09:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿš ๐ŸšŒ Residents are set to see changes to bus services in Warrington with improved routes and connections from September. As Warrington's Own Buses diesel fleet is replaced by electric, improving connectivity of transport options in Warrington offers a more sustainable way of travelling. โšก ๐ŸŒ

14.08.2025 09:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wildfires rage in Greece and Turkey as extreme heat persists Firefighters warn of a

Wildfires rage in Greece and Turkey as extreme heat persists

Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

29.07.2025 10:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Climate change is creating โ€˜new vulnerabilitiesโ€™ for disease pandemics - Carbon Brief Climate change is creating โ€œnew vulnerabilitiesโ€ for pandemics, according to new research.

Climate change is creating new vulnerabilities for disease pandemics - Carbon Brief

Read more: www.carbonbrief.org/climate-chan...

28.07.2025 15:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Promotional banner. Reads - Free Carbon Literacy Training for Warrington Businesses (accredited by Carbon Literacy Project).  Are you a small or medium-sized business in the Warrington area?  Develop skills to reduce carbon emissions and become certified Carbon Literate.  Last chance to reserve your spot by clicking link in the description or using the QR code below.  Supported by Warrington Borough Council, Funded by Innovate UK.  Delivered by Pure Leapfrog

Promotional banner. Reads - Free Carbon Literacy Training for Warrington Businesses (accredited by Carbon Literacy Project). Are you a small or medium-sized business in the Warrington area? Develop skills to reduce carbon emissions and become certified Carbon Literate. Last chance to reserve your spot by clicking link in the description or using the QR code below. Supported by Warrington Borough Council, Funded by Innovate UK. Delivered by Pure Leapfrog

Warrington businesses! The last fully funded online Carbon Literacy training session starts on Tuesday 17th June. Don't miss out on this opportunity to complete a recognised accredited course. For more details and to book visit
www.tickettailor.com/events/purel...

13.06.2025 11:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Double record breaker: Spring 2025 is warmest and sunniest on UK record Spring 2025 has broken historical climate records, marking an unprecedented season of warmth and sunshine across the UK, according to provisional Met Office statistics.

Double record breaker: Spring 2025 is warmest and sunniest on UK record www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...

12.06.2025 13:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Buy tickets โ€“ Pure Leapfrog

The final funded carbon literacy training dates free for Warrington based businesses and parish councils are now listed from Pure Leapfrog. Make sure you take advantage of the opportunity. Details and bookings here: www.tickettailor.com/events/purel...

09.06.2025 09:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
National award win for Warrington bus services | warrington.gov.uk

National award win for Warrington bus services
www.warrington.gov.uk/news/nationa...

09.06.2025 07:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Spring 2025 warmest and driest in UK for 50 years, Met Office says From March to May the country experienced the warmest temperatures and sunniest days since records began.

"UK's spring was warmest on record, Met Office says" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...?

06.06.2025 14:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This April was worldโ€™s second-hottest on record, EU scientists say Climate agency also noted that much of Central Europe, Scandinavia and the United Kingdom are grappling with a lack of rainfall.

This April was worldโ€™s second-hottest on record, EU scientists say
www.politico.eu/article/this...

09.05.2025 11:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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England faces drought this summer as reservoir water levels dwindle Exclusive: Government and water firms preparing for possible shortages as dry weather is expected to continue

England faces drought this summer as reservoir water levels dwindle
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

08.05.2025 11:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Insights: Peer-Sharing Session on Place-Based Adaptation for Culture - Julie's Bicycle Julieโ€™s Bicycle facilitated a peer-sharing session for those working on place-based adaptation to climate change, exploring how we can work towards community-led, locally inspired solutions in aโ€ฆ

What can culturally-led place-based approaches to adaptation look like?

Earlier this year we held a peer-sharing session for those working on place-based adaptation to climate change, to explore how we can work towards community-led, locally inspired solutions in a changing climate >>

07.05.2025 08:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Free Carbon Literacy training from Let's Go Zero Learn about climate change, carbon emissions and more.

#Warrington schools! Fully-funded online Carbon Literacy training for school staff is now open for registration through Let's Go Zero (deadline 19 May). Training supports DfE requirements for schools to develop a Climate Action Plan and have a Sustainability Lead letsgozero.org/carbon-liter...
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29.04.2025 12:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ’ง Itโ€™s the start of our #SustainableDrainageSystems Focus Week! ๐Ÿ’ง๐ŸŒฟ

This week, weโ€™ll be sharing info on (#SuDS) and their role in managing #flooding. From the basics to real-life case studies, weโ€™ll explore how SuDS help manage #flood risk and provide a range of additional benefits. ๐ŸŒง๏ธ๐Ÿก

28.04.2025 07:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Pope Francis hailed as โ€˜unflinching global championโ€™ on climate crisis Officials and campaigners from around world pay tribute to pontiff who put environment at heart of his papacy

"Pope Francis hailed as โ€˜unflinching global championโ€™ on climate crisis
Officials and campaigners from around world pay tribute to pontiff who put environment at heart of his papacy"
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

22.04.2025 14:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Promotional banner with picture of a group of cyclists on a cycle way.  Title reads: Awareness, engagement and support for action.  Sub-heading reads:  Status: Some foundations.  Scaled-up action needed

Promotional banner with picture of a group of cyclists on a cycle way. Title reads: Awareness, engagement and support for action. Sub-heading reads: Status: Some foundations. Scaled-up action needed

The position in #Warrington (extract from our recent annual report): "Local polling data continues to show a majority concerned about and in favour of climate action, with opinions close to the national average. The challenge is to help translate concern into appropriate action."

22.04.2025 09:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€˜Spiral of silenceโ€™: climate action is very popular, so why donโ€™t people realise it? Researchers find 89% of people around the world want more to be done, but mistakenly assume their peers do not

"Researchers find 89% of people around the world want more to be done, but mistakenly assume their peers do not" #ClimateEmergency #ClimateCrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

22.04.2025 09:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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European State of the Climate : extreme events in warmest year on record

European State of the Climate: extreme events in warmest year on record
wmo.int/news/media-c...

16.04.2025 09:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Promotional banner. Title reads: Carbon Literacy Training for Warrington SMEs.  Improve Your Understanding. Enhance Your Motivation. Develop Your Confidence. Recognise the Co-Benefits. Commit to Actions. Realise the Opportunities.  Includes logos: accredited by Carbon Literacy Project.  Supported by Warrington Borough Council. Funded by Innovate UK. Delivered by Pure Leapfrog.

Promotional banner. Title reads: Carbon Literacy Training for Warrington SMEs. Improve Your Understanding. Enhance Your Motivation. Develop Your Confidence. Recognise the Co-Benefits. Commit to Actions. Realise the Opportunities. Includes logos: accredited by Carbon Literacy Project. Supported by Warrington Borough Council. Funded by Innovate UK. Delivered by Pure Leapfrog.

New Carbon Literacy training dates have been added for #Warrington businesses in May and June. Take advantage of these Innovate UK funded places free to Warrington SMEs whilst they last (it typically costs circa ยฃ150 per person to undertake an accredited course)
www.tickettailor.com/events/purel...

15.04.2025 09:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Climate change is supercharging pollen and making allergies worse Seasonal allergy sufferers are being hit with more pollen over a longer season due to rising temperatures alongside extreme allergy events like thunderstorm asthma.

Climate change is supercharging pollen and making allergies worse
www.bbc.com/future/artic...

15.04.2025 09:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Global breakthrough agreement to tackle shipping emissions Countries break ten-year deadlock to agree measures to reduce commercial shipping emissions.

Global breakthrough agreement to tackle shipping emissions
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

15.04.2025 08:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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