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en10ergy Solar – Solar electricity on Haringey Schools
Muswell Hill Sustainability Group is launching an exciting new renewable energy co-operative called en10ergy Solar. This will provide a unique opportunity for our community to invest in solar panels on the roofs of schools and other community buildings. Investors will receive an attractive and fair return on their investment anticipated to start at 4% and increasing during … Continue Reading
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London’s Food in the Spotlight
Continuing in the series on London and Climate Change hosted by Transition Highgate and Muswell Hill Sustainability Group: London’s food in the spotlight: five ways to reduce the capital’s foodprint. We are delighted to welcome Dr Vicki Hird from Friends of the Earth to talk about the carbon impact of London’s food and how it … Continue Reading
Open homes a great success
As part of the 21st Century Homes weekend we had 6 homes open to demonstrate how the energy saving and renewables measures that we talked about on Saturday can be put into practice. All of our homes were booked out and visitors reported that they were very instructive.
A great turnout!
We had a fantastic turnout at our 21st Century Homes event on 2/3 February. Over 100 people attended the conference and exhibition, and our talks were all packed (we’ll need bigger rooms next time!). Photos here!
Good news on Pinkham Way
On Friday 21st December the North London Waste Authority announced that it is withdrawing its planning application for a waste treatment (MBT) plant at Pinkham Way. Well done to the Pinkham Way Alliance who has fought so hard against the plant which was far too big and sited near homes and schools. Lots more info … Continue Reading
Come and hear Prof. Paul Ekins at our xmas social!
Don’t miss our talk and social on Thursday 20th December at 7.00pm at the Royal British Legion Hall on Muswell Hill Road N10 3NG. We’re lucky enough to have Paul Ekins, Professor of Resources and Environmental Policy from UCL to talk on Economic Growth and the Environment. Prof Ekins is a leading green academic who … Continue Reading
Muswell Hill 21st Century Homes 2/3 February
Planning has started for the Muswell Hill 21st Century Homes event taking place on 2/3 February 2013. Following the huge success of the 21st Century Homes event organised by the Highgate Society in September, we’re bringing the same format to Muswell Hill. On Saturday afternoon we’ll have a conference and exhibition at the Muswell Hill … Continue Reading
Compost flyaway!
All the compost was gone by 1.00pm on Sunday. The fantastic weather helped but seems that loads of people know about the giveaway now and are taking full advantage of all that free compost. At the Muswell Hill Sustainability stall we met hundreds of people and got nearly 200 signatures on our excess packaging petition. … Continue Reading
en10ergy AGM
If you’re a shareholder in our community enterprise en10ergy, or would like to be, come along to our AGM on Thursday 18th October at 7.30pm. The meeting takes place at Birchwood Hall, 171 Fortis Green Road, London N10 3BG. So far we’ve put solar panels on the roof of M & S on Muswell Hill … Continue Reading
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Haringey 40:20 action day
Saturday 6th October 9.30 – 2.30, Haringey Heartlands Secondary School, Station Road, N22 7ST Everyone living and working in Haringey is invited to take part in the 2nd annual Haringey 40:20 conference. At this event you will find out what has happened since the launch of Haringey 40:20 and can help define the next steps … Continue Reading
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Guardian Environment blog
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- How to make your garden wildlife-friendly
- Matt Ridley has joined the real climate debate | Myles Allen
- Switching supplier isn't enough - we need to talk about energy consumption | Katherine Portilla
- Why conservation needs emotion
- Griff Rhys-Jones ignores the fact that someone has to live near solar farms | Jeremy Leggett
- The environmental consequences of Britain leaving the EU would be huge | Craig Bennett
- First grey whale spotted south of the equator
- Join the debate: America's first climate refugees
