Reading added to Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) ‘A’ List 23 November 2021
I am very happy to see that Reading has been added to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) ‘A’ List on Climate Action. Out of more than 1000 towns and cities worldwide, Reading is one of just 95 towns (10 in the UK) to receive top score on climate action. It has been great to be a part of that journey with the ReadingCAN (Climate Action Network). Knowing that the town has a strong strategy and adaptation plan is a really important part of that. Fingers-crossed that we can keep up the momentum for the future.
Changing Climates, Changing Landscapes: Urban event 22 November 2021
I am delighted to be on the panel for this event on Friday 26 November:
As our climate changes, how do we protect British landscapes and encourage resilience amongst their local communities ? Join us to discover how communities have coped with environmental change in the past and the lessons we can all learn from this, as we deal with the effects of climate change happening right now. How are these landscapes altering and what adaptations do we need to make to ensure our management of them is sustainable?
Flood action campaign 2021
Post on ReadingCAN website: Did you know that a staggering 6 out of 10 people who live in flood risk areas across the country do not believe their homes could flood? The Environment Agency are running their annual flood action campaign (Prepare. Act. Survive). The Flood Action campaign launches on 22 November 2021, which is the start of Flood Action week. This year the Flood Action campaign will run until March and is focused on helping people know what action they can take in a flood, to protect themselves, their families, properties or businesses.
From a summer of extremes to COP26 6 November 2021
My summer was been interesting. Looking back there was a lot going on: some changes at work, which will hopefully create new opportunities; a couple of gigs at Marvellousfest and …
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Adaptation at COP26 5 November 2021
It is really important to see Adaptation highlighted at COP26. We are already seeing increases in extreme weather events, which are affecting lives and livelihoods across the world. These changes …
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Visiting the Kennet Meadows 22 October 2021
I had a great afternoon on Saturday, on a guided tour of the Kennet Meadows. Richard – from our ReadingCAN Water theme – took me round. It went from being …
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Reading Town Meal 2021 11 October 2021
Great to play at the town meal this year – lovely to play on the bandstand. It ended up being a solo gig, as Mark and Jamie were both knocked …
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Frost Days 16 September 2021
I drew up the following chart using data from the Met Office National Climate Information Centre HadUK-Grid climate data. We have seen long-term average temperatures increase, in England since the …
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Duet at Marvellous Fest 5 July 2021
Very excited that we’ve been offered the chance to play at Marvellous Fest https://www.marvellousfestivals.com. Jamie and I will be doing a duet on the Bohemian Night stage. After all this …
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Spring 2021 – Dry | Wet – and heavy going 29 May 2021
Hmm…I haven’t enjoyed this winter. I expect most of the human race are thinking similar thoughts. I have been so angry and worried about the virus, and the repeated errors …
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