How can you show the love for the earth?
Save energy
Less CO2 means slower and less damaging climate change. We can all do our bit by insulating our homes, switching to green electricity, turning down the thermostat a notch or considering a heat pump or solar power.
Independent and trusted advice
https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/
Government grants
https://www.gov.uk/green-deal-energy-saving-measures/improvements-and-benefits-to-your-home
Local advice
https://www.arunchichestercab.org.uk/energy
Keeping warm
https://chichester.westsussexwellbeing.org.uk/topics/healthy-home/keep-warm
Eat more plants
Meat and dairy production costs much more than growing vegetables. Eating more vegetarian or vegan food is good for the planet (and for our health)
Why eat less meat
https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/how-eating-less-meat-can-reduce-our-carbon-emissions/
How to eat less meat
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/health/healthy-food-guides/ways-to-eat-less-meat
Step by step
https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/food-drink/climate-action-10-steps-cut-down-meat-dairy
Travel lighter
Petrol and diesel cars and flying make a huge contribution to climate change. Choosing to walk, cycle, bus or train instead of driving, and flying less are all important actions we can take.
Active travel advice
https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/active-travel/
Saving energy daily
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200317-climate-change-cut-carbon-emissions-from-your-commute
Low carbon holidays
https://www.greentraveller.co.uk/
Improve local nature
We have lost a huge amount of the natural environment in the UK and we can all do something to reverse this.
From gardening for wildlife to volunteering for nature
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/gardening
https://www.rhs.org.uk/wildlife
https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer
https://reachvolunteering.org.uk/org/manhood-wildlife-heritage-group
Join with others to spread the word
National:
https://www.theclimatecoalition.org/show-the-love
https://greatbiggreenweek.com/
Local:
Eco Chi – a network of people concerned about the environment and involved in a variety of activities locally.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ecochi/
Transition Chichester – an umbrella for many projects and activities locally in support of a sustainable Chichester
https://www.transitionchichester.org
Sussex Wildlife Trust – maintains nature reserves across the county to support wildlife and natural systems. Lots of volunteering opportunities.
https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk
How is Chichester doing?
How do we measure up on our journey towards sustainability?
https://www.localintelligencehub.com/area/DIS/Chichester%20District%20Council