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Orkneys the best place to be with an EV… or perhaps Lamlash is
With two new connectors (and 4 car parking spaces) installed at the Ship House car park in Lamlash recently, this study by the International Drivers Association is quite interesting. With more (fast…
People’s Plan for Nature
Amidst political turmoil in Westminster, the People's Plan for Nature initiative has been launched. The RSPB has also released a new report to set a clear plan for how the UK’s leaders…
COP27 and the state of the world 2022
UN climate summit in Egypt scheduled to start on November 6. A piece by Sally Campbell. We now have the science to clearly show the planet is warming, resulting in bigger and…
Zero Waste Cafe November dates
Save the November dates of the Arran Eco Savvy Zero Waste Cafe in your diary! St Molios Church Hall, Shiskine - Wednesday 2nd, 16th and 30th Lochranza and Catacol Village Hall -…
Arran Eco Savvy Eco Hub
Pop in to Arran Eco Savvy's EcoHub at the Ormidale Pavilion any Tuesday between 11 and 3 to have a scoot about on an ebike. Find out about the e-bike loan scheme…
The Time for Energy Efficiency is NOW
Long-termism for the planet…
....and the contrast with UK Government and Corporate Behaviour By Sally Campbell When I read the daily updates on the world, I get depressed and especially now with the advocates in the…
ANHS October meeting
The Arran Natural History Society began its winter programme last month and is having its next meeting on 4th October (see below for more details). Here is a wee update from their…
Scotland’s Biodiversity Strategy and Consultation
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Climate Fringe Festival launches
In the run up to COP26, during September, a Climate Fringe Festival became the focus for hundreds of climate based events which were being organised across Scotland. Mirroring Edinburgh’s Festival Fringe, an…
In Memoriam: James Lovelock
Who died on his 103rd birthday, 26 July 2022. An article by Sally Campbell. “My main reason for not relaxing into contented retirement is that like most of you I am deeply…
Arran Geopark summer news
We have an update from Arran Geopark on some of their activities over the summer. Ranger Jamie Barrow has been busy both with clearing up after campers, as well as holding regular…