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GREENSPEAKS (informal discussion of Green issues)
Posted June 11th, 2008 by AnonymousInformal discussion of green issues, drinks and cake available. Entry free, or make a donation (no pressure!)
Topic on 13th June: Peak oil - what does it mean and how will it affect our lives in the future?
Topic on 11th July: Carbon footprinting towns, cities & regions - how can this help us tackle climate change?
These discussions are (I believe) organised by a political party, but they do not focus on party politics. They are held to increase environmental awareness and positive action.
Denham Room, Priory Centre, Priory Street (off Micklegate), York
Climate Camp talk at Uni of York
Posted May 13th, 2008 by AnonymousYou've read about the Climate Camp in the papers...come to this talk to find out what really happened, and what's in store this year.
The talk will be brief and there will be time for your questions.
Room D104, Derwent College, University of York, Heslington
Climate Camp talk at York St John Uni
Posted May 13th, 2008 by AnonymousYou've read about the last two Climate Camps in the papers...turn up to this talk to find out what really happened and what's in store this year.
The talk will be brief, with plenty of time to ask questions.
Room QS111, York St John University (off the quad, meet by Lord Mayor's Walk entrance)
Coaches organised for critical Climate March
Posted October 21st, 2007 by GrahamIn a year when England has experienced unprecedented flooding, signalling the serious impact climate change is likely to have the Time for Action on Carbon Emissions is Now!!!
York Coach to National Climate March, London
Posted October 14th, 2007 by Graham*National Climate March 2007*
Saturday December 8th, Central London
Coaches from York:
7am from Memorial Gardens, bottom of Leeman Road, by the City Walls.
7.15am from Goodricke Car Park, University of York.
Tickets £16 waged/£10 conc.
Available from:
Fairer World, Gillygate (01904 655116)
York University People & Planet
Please help us ensure York is thoroughly represented on this demonstration; put the date in your diary, bring your family, tell your friends and colleagues, and spread the word. We currently have one 53-seater coach booked, but know of many more interested people. We guarantee to run enough coaches for everyone who books before 24th November, and will try to meet all further interest after this date. In short: please book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Tickets should be on sale by Wednesday 24th October.
March assembles from 12noon on Millbank, Westminster, and ends at Grosvenor Square with speeches. There'll be time to grab food before returning to York for about 11pm (setting down in the same places as picking up).
Are we driving Climate Change?
Posted September 15th, 2007 by GrahamAre you concerned about Climate Change? Transport accounts for 26% of carbon emissions. Come find out what you can do about it. Our speakers:
Anna Semlyen - Author of Cutting Your Car Use, will be talking about how to reduce care us and practical transport options.
Jonathan Tyler - academic, activist and expert on public transport.
York CRAG is the local branch of a rapidly expanding national and international movement. We aim to help each other pursue cuts in our personal CO2 emissions and inspire other to join in our efforts to help curb climate change.
Priory Street Centre
Priory Street
Off Micklegate (opposite Brigantes Pub)
Hugh Bayley's Climate Bill Surgery
Posted September 10th, 2007 by GrahamHugh Bayley has called a meeting to discuss the Climate Change Bill and wishes that concerned residents of his constituency please attend. This meeting will allow you to point out all the errors in the bill, the mega omission and anything else which takes your fancy. The bill currently fails to mention the fastest growing cause of emissions in the UK: Flying. It also comes at a time when the same government is planning another bill to wipe out all the carbon gains by aiming to increase a favourite activity of the rich: Flying. Hmmmm, something not right there? Lets see what he has to say!
December Critical Mass - Short report and Images
Posted December 1st, 2006 by ekes
Setting off York saw the successful restart to Critical Masses continue for another First Friday of the Month ride. The December turn out had plenty of tinsel and 'Father Christmas' hats around. In amongst overwhelmingly supportive motorists - often at first bemused, but then with smiles - the mass made a safe space to ride round York, taking the roads for non-polluting traffic.
Critical Mass finally achieved in York!
Posted November 7th, 2006 by Graham
At 6pm on Friday 3rd November York's Critical Mass finally got moving. After two months of spreading the word, at 5:30pm around 60 cyclists began assembling outside the Minster. With a bike-mounted sound system and lots of tinkling from bike bells, the ride set off to spread the message that cycling is good for the environment and definitely lots of fun.
York's newly launched Critical Mass was first announced on this site on 7th September and an article entitled "What is Critical Mass?" appeared some time later. Photos from the event have now been published here as well. Look out for more as the next ride approaches!
