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Real change starts in our communities

It’s time to unite around action. Ahead of elections in England and Wales, we are shining a light on the positive local action within our communities. From harnessing the sun’s energy to power streets and schools, to resisting cuts to climate action - together, we can put the smart, simple solutions that benefit people and our planet at the top of the political agenda. And you can help.

 

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We’ve had enough of hate, division and climate denial

Our politics is fuelled by anger and frustration. People with power tell us our society is broken. They say some of us aren’t welcome. They want to scrap climate action - even as our towns flood and our food bills rise because farmers can’t grow crops. But hate and division won’t help pay our bills. 

We have developed 10 policy asks aimed at getting real solutions on the political agenda. 

  • Protect our community from extreme weather
  • Say yes to projects that reduce emissions
  • Plant more trees and improve green spaces
  • Help local farmers adapt to more extreme weather
  • Welcome refugees and migrants
  • Lower energy bills and warmer homes
  • Better public transport and healthy air
  • More local green jobs and training for young people
  • More resilient communities
  • Local climate solutions funded by wealthy polluters

So it's time to forget the anger and division - and believe in hope and action that brings people together. 

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What our supporters have helped achieve

Our supporters are our lifeline. Knowing that we have a reliable, long-term source of income allows us to plan more effectively and respond more efficiently to the enormous challenges we face.

Together with our supporters, we’ve been able to:

✔️ launch the world’s first climate change law – the Climate Change Act 2008

✔️ lead the campaign to bring doorstep recycling to every home

✔️ secure a permanent ban on harmful pesticides to protect bees and wildlife

✔️ put a halt to a new, polluting deep coal mine in Cumbria

✔️ take to the streets to demand climate justice and stand up to racism

… among many other wins for people and planet. Will you be part of our next big win?

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By setting up a regular donation today, you’ll become part of the biggest grassroots environmental community in the world. We’ll keep you up to date with the latest campaign developments as they break and share ways for you to maximise your impact for people and planet.

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