The COVID-19 pandemic threw all our lives into turmoil but for some communities already hard hit by the climate crisis, the pandemic was devastating. However, from crisis sprung resilience, innovation and solidarity. Discover inspiring community responses to COVID-19 and climate change.
Insulation may not be the sexiest topic, but with rising energy bills it’s worth brushing up on your knowledge and finding out whether it could benefit your home. Climate Campaigner Connor Schwartz answers your questions.
Stunning beaches and dunes make Druridge Bay a hotspot for people and wildlife. But this Northumberland getaway is at risk of losing its charm to a coal mine – bad news for the community and the climate.
Real World Media Europe Podcast
Published: 2019
Running time: 30 minutes
Pecka is a mountain village that became a solar energy community following a groundbreaking crowdfunding scheme by Friends of the Earth Europe.
More than €6,000 was raised, which brought solar thermal collectors for hot water and photovoltaic panels for power generation to the mountain village of Pecka.
In July 2019 Caerphilly (South Wales) was awarded "plastic-free community" status by a marine conservation charity, following the town’s campaign to reduce single-use plastic. So how did they do it?
House of Lords vote on secondary legislation to change the definition of "serious disruption to the life of the community" on 13 June 2023. Read the Joint letter from 49 organisations.
You shouldn't have to travel to get your green space fix. Find out how one coastal community raised funds and lobbied decision-makers to turn their urban centre green.
