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We are a local charity, working with our community and partners to combat the climate crisis together through practical action.

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Sign the Petition Sign for a bus hub in Oxford

Oxford residents have endured YEARS of chaos, disruption, inconvenience & hardship over Botley Road bridge replacement.

‼️Network Rail‼️

Leave a positive legacy with a proper bus hub at Oxford station πŸš‚

Give us a seamless transfer between rail, bus, cycling & walking 🚏

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Sign here!

22.10.2025 11:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Sign the Petition Sign for a bus hub in Oxford

Bus user group Oxon4Buses has launched a petition calling on Network Rail to provide a proper bus hub at Oxford Rail Station, please sign and share widely! www.change.org/p/sign-for-a...
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22.10.2025 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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We are thrilled to have won the Climate Community Group award at the 2025 Oxford Climate Awards! πŸ₯³πŸ₯³πŸ₯³

The award recognises LCON's work in empowering residents to cut carbon at home.

Find out how we can help you take action: lcon.org.uk/energy/house...

@oxfordcitycouncil.bsky.social

19.09.2025 11:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join Kidical Mass this Sunday! All welcome πŸš΄β€β™€οΈπŸ’šπŸš΄β€β™€οΈ
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16.09.2025 11:34 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Oxford’s traffic emergency needs a bold approach – Luke Marion on the congestion charge A temporary congestion charge could be introduced to Oxford this autumn to get the city’s streets moving again. Among its main aims is speeding up bus journey times, currently suffering from queues on...

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With Oxford County Council launching a consultation on the proposed congestion charge, we asked Luke Marion of Oxford Bus Company to share his thoughts on tackling what he calls 'Oxford's traffic emergency' to help deliver a world-class bus service in Oxford.πŸ‘‡

01.07.2025 11:11 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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Our July newsletter is out, with news and resources on buses, congestion charge consultation, Housewarming volunteering opportunities, and more:
us2.campaign-archive.com?u=57a075c253...

01.07.2025 13:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ready to leave traffic queues behind? πŸšŒπŸšΆβ€β™€οΈπŸ§‘β€πŸ¦ΌπŸš΄β€β™€οΈπŸ’š
Together with Zero Carbon Oxfordshire Partnership we have launched the new Oxford Travel Options website, bringing together info about buses, bikes, walking, Park and Rides, lift sharing and scooting - all in one place:
www.oxfordtraveloptions.co.uk

04.06.2025 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
A poster for the event titled "Nature Narratives: Eden, Spoils or Garden" featuring Prof Sandra DΓ­az. The poster includes the Oxford Martin School and University of Oxford logos at the top. The text provides event details: Date & Time - 5th March 2025, 17:00–18:15 (GMT), Location - Oxford Martin School & Online. The right side displays a photograph of dandelion seed heads in a sunny field. The URL for more information is included: https://www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/events.

A poster for the event titled "Nature Narratives: Eden, Spoils or Garden" featuring Prof Sandra DΓ­az. The poster includes the Oxford Martin School and University of Oxford logos at the top. The text provides event details: Date & Time - 5th March 2025, 17:00–18:15 (GMT), Location - Oxford Martin School & Online. The right side displays a photograph of dandelion seed heads in a sunny field. The URL for more information is included: https://www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/events.

Is nature a paradise, a resource, or a garden? Join us as Professor Sandra DΓ­az, 2025 Tyler Prize laureate, delves into why it’s time to rethink our relationship with the nature.

πŸ“† 5 March | From 5pm

Register now: https://www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/events/nature-narratives

24.02.2025 11:37 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Join us on 15 March in Summertown to find out about home solar and batteries β˜€οΈπŸ‘β˜€οΈ

lcon.org.uk/2025/01/13/h...
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@makespaceoxford.bsky.social

24.02.2025 12:41 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Our February newsletter is out, with news of our next AGM, our Home Solar and Batteries event, a campaign for a new bus service, and more: us2.campaign-archive.com?u=57a075c253...

11.02.2025 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What is a heat pump? Find out more about what a heat pump is, how it works and why you should consider getting one.

Want to know more about heat pumps? πŸ πŸ§£πŸ’š
This website, by @nestauk.bsky.social and MCS, offers "information .. to help you learn about heat pumps, choose the right type, estimate costs, understand the installation process, and more.” www.getaheatpump.org.uk/what-is-a-he...
@lowcarbonhub.bsky.social

05.02.2025 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UK homes more suitable for heat pumps than expected - The Engineer A new study has found that up to two-thirds of UK homes could be fitted with heat pumps with no additional home upgrades

New research suggests β€œup to two-thirds of UK homes could be fitted with heat pumps with no additional home upgrades required”:

www.theengineer.co.uk/content/news...

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28.01.2025 11:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks also to @lowcon.bsky.social and Rose Hill and Iffley Low Carbon for hosting our cafés

31.12.2024 08:36 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Cyclists in high viz crossing snowy North Parade in north Oxford

Cyclists in high viz crossing snowy North Parade in north Oxford

Our December newsletter is out – featuring bargain bus travel, our 2025 Housewarming Retrofit series, climate cafes, and more β˜• 🏠 🚌 🧣 ❄️
us2.campaign-archive.com?u=57a075c253...
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12.12.2024 11:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Tomorrow 6 December at Oxford University's @ecioxford.bsky.social: "The Screaming Sky: The strange allure of swifts", with Charles Foster.

Find out more and book here: talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/489...

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05.12.2024 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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