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[CLKD]

If that's entertainment I'm back to the cave I am  .  What did he receive for 3rd place I wonder?

[Marchlove]

I’ve been wondering recently whether we need some sort of referendum on net zero.

Not about pollution from plastics, insecticide’s, awful waste etc. of course that needs addressing as a priority.

But surely we need to discuss energy supply, usage and costs  vs effect on environment.

And of course Health!

I think we need more public debate so that we can all make informed decisions going forward.

I somehow doubt this will happen

[CLKD]

Morning.  Too many 'bodies' over seeing too many issues.

Take run off from chicken farms which is ruining parts of the Wye.  Fishermen report to the appropriate 'body'; canoeists are getting ill after falling into the water.  Appropriate body passes the buck down to the LAs who don't have the powers to control. 

Take salmon farms in Scotland.  Pellet wastage plus antibiotic use = pollution.  Plus the fact that salmon should be wild and free: to migrate from the rivers where they were spawned, into the ocean to complete the life cycle and back.  repeat, repeat, repeat.  If I kept animals that should 'run free' in cages ........ 

Shortage of eels due to buildings taking up land via which they would wriggle to reach waterways = so that they too can swim into the Sargasso Sea to complete their life cycle.

I could go on.  And on.  And on ............

Currently I'm trying go pursue where our rags to once handed into charity shops, having seen the media photos of much of it landing up literally on foreign shores 

[CLKD]

That didn't answer your question - referendums take monies and time to set up.  In reality, I don't know who would take control of setting one up, or instigating for change dependant on the results.  This may impact more on those living in the country side or by the sea including fly tipping issues.  Towns/cities may be used to rubbish on the streets ..... or mayB there is less ? 

[CLKD]

Climate disruptors of the future will be trained by a new degree course, a college has said.

Black Mountains College in Talgarth, Powys, has launched a BA in sustainable futures.

It teamed up with Cardiff Metropolitan University, the Brecon Beacons National Park and industry partners.

The college also claimed it was the world's first dedicated entirely to climate action, responding to "the climate and ecological emergency".

The course will be partly classroom based, but will include placements in industry and teaching outdoors on the college's farm campus.

[CLKD]

Watching Formulae e racing from Cape Town ....... another excuse for another formulae in non-green sport.  Building the cars etc; transporting them here, there and everywhere; along with all the mechanics, chefs, drivers all wearing company clothing; add to that the journalists plus spectators.  They don't all walk there do they!

The World will never be carbon neutral ....... too many people rely on the above for work, expertise, on-going design and technology.  Yet the government is telling us via adverts to turn down our heating  . SHANT!

[Marchlove]

It’s an absolute disgrace that coercion and energy policies are used  to either financially  force or frighten elderly people into turning down their heating!

But of course it’s ok to have a private jet!

Who are these people that dictate to us and our families……..

[CLKD]

they have private cars
they have access to public transport
they have no idea of the Real World - read these in any order that applies 

[Minusminnie]

they have private cars
they have access to public transport
they have no idea of the Real World - read these in any order that applies 

Someone younger could perhaps with justification say that of the elderly.  Own a car, have a bus pass, have no idea of the real world as it is now 

[CLKD]

The younger generation have no idea don't tha know 

Vaping.  Drinking themselves stupid.  Wearing next to nowt on nights out, they'll catch their deaths ..........

Any1 read the article in the Telegraph yesterday: modern life : about alternatives to leather  .  I've skimmed it ready to absorb later.  DH however, read it word for word ............

[Limpy]

Watching Formulae e racing from Cape Town ....... another excuse for another formulae in non-green sport.  Building the cars etc; transporting them here, there and everywhere; along with all the mechanics, chefs, drivers all wearing company clothing; add to that the journalists plus spectators.  They don't all walk there do they!

The World will never be carbon neutral ....... too many people rely on the above for work, expertise, on-going design and technology.  Yet the government is telling us via adverts to turn down our heating  . SHANT!

CLKD You are in a very fortunate position to be able to keep your heating running.
Many folk are simply unable to afford to do so.

[sheila99]

I appreciate some people are really struggling with their fuel bills but many people (probably most) don't dress appropriately for cold conditions. You can't even buy fashionable warm clothing unless you go to a specialist shop.

[Denise Didi]

Refilling is defo a challenge I've opted for bar shampoo, conditioner etc the choice is getting better. Also postal refills of soap pdr from splosh pleased my refill wild deo now available in boots and h&b. Lots of options out there but not cheaper sadly but better for the planet

[CLKD]

Refilling - some supermarkets are offering refill options and there are companies that travel round areas where buyers take their bottles etc. to top up.  The ones that visit our area doesn't have any thing that I would buy in the first place  .  Quite hi-end stuff.  I haven't investigated to see if it's made/bottled in the UK.

I wonder how many people keep up2date with their iPads/phones etc. but don't think to put the heating on ? 

[CLKD]

Plus the 'flying scotsman' and similar small steam trains still running.