On 11th January 2017, Muswell Hill Sustainability Group welcomed Nicky Gavron, AM who has been an assembly member since 2000, has served as deputy mayor twice and has been influential in climate change policy for London. Strategic Planning for London Nicky started off by talking about the strategic planning currently underway by Sadiq Khan. The biggest challenge faced … [Read more...]
Our new thermal imaging project
We've just started a pilot thermal imaging project for homes on Springcroft Avenue, off Fortis Green. Thermal images are great for showing up where heat is leaking out, pinpointing where action needs to be taken to boost draughtproofing and insulation. We're hoping to take thermal image photos of most of the homes in the street, allowing residents to compare their homes with … [Read more...]
Midsummer Muswell – 25th June
Despite torrential showers, we spoke to lots of people at our stall at Midsummer Muswell, who completed our green lifestyle prize quiz and found out about MHSG and all we do. Midsummer Muswell, brainchild of MHSG supporter Deanna Bogdanovich has been running for two years and is a great opportunity to celebrate our community, musical and artistic talent and … [Read more...]
After Paris – prospects for action on climate change here and abroad
I’ve been involved with local sustainability for over 6 years, chairing MHSG for the last four. After participating in a number of projects to make our local area more sustainable, I decided to do an MSc in the Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment at UCL, which I started last September. The course has been fascinating so far – though a bit demanding on my … [Read more...]
Is there a future for community energy groups?
Last night myself and fellow MHSG member Norman Beddington attended a meeting of London’s Community Energy groups. Representatives from 20 community groups from across London gathered to discuss prospects for the future of community energy at a time of unprecedented retreat in ambition on renewable energy and energy efficiency by central government. The packed meeting at … [Read more...]
Tell Haringey to stop investing in fossil fuels
Last month Fossil Fuel UK published figures showing that UK councils are investing £14 billion of their pension funds in companies causing dangerous climate change. Haringey Council is investing over £66 million. Haringey climate groups, including MHSG are calling on Haringey Council to divest their pension funds from coal and tar sands - two of the most dirty … [Read more...]