Everyone must shoulder the responsibility for achieving clean air – this was the key message from last week’s air quality workshop at the University of Southampton. Academics, council officers, industry representatives and campaigners came together to discuss solutions to the crisis of polluted air in our city. We need to develop a long-term vision, for … Continue reading
A river runs through it Riverfest is a new festival taking place on Saturday 27th May in Riverside Park, to celebrate the River Itchen through the arts, science, music, history, sport and a love of nature. We want to bring different communities together to learn more about the river that both divides and connects us. … Continue reading
Lightbulb moment Zero emission vehicles will be in the limelight on 15th June as part of the first National Clean Air Day being celebrated in the city. The bright sparks at The Environment Centre, Transition Southampton and Southampton City Council will be organising activities around the Bargate to raise awareness of pollution-free transport and ways … Continue reading
On Thursday 12th January Dr Gavin Schmidt, Director of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies, will be giving a talk on climate science at the University of Southampton. He will argue that despite increased certainty that humans are responsible for recent global warming, avoiding the worst impacts requires a much deeper connection between policy-making … Continue reading
Climate Conversations interviewed Jenny Barnes, the brains behind Southampton’s first sustainability week, to find out more about the wealth of green events coming to our city this October. Join us for electric boat rides along the Itchen, ‘green screen’ film nights, hikes, bikes, art, talks and more! A Sustainability Week for Southampton – what a … Continue reading
Tickets are available for our free screening of the Naomi Klein documentary This Changes Everything at the University of Southampton, Saturday 18th June, 5pm – 9pm. There will be a post-film discussion and the opportunity to continue the conversation with complementary food and drink amongst the stalls in the foyer. Register for your free ticket … Continue reading
With the Spring weather, many of us will be getting out into the garden. So instead of having a negative impact on the environment, here are several key ways you can use your garden to capture carbon and give nature a hand. Continue reading
