20 November 2022 / 27 October 2024 by daveeldervass
Stevenage Campaigner Jim, Hitchin campaigner Mary, co-chair Anni and Parliamentary candidate for Stevenage Paul attended today’s Hertfordshire Climate Change and Sustainability Partnership (HCCSP) event in Potters Bar. Anni Sander NH&S Green Party Co-chair said: “It was great to connect with other environmental campaigners from across the county and learn more about what the councils are […]
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19 November 2022 / 27 October 2024 by daveeldervass
As Greens we know there are solutions to the energy crisis, yet the government is shamelessly continuing to accelerate the climate emergency and inequality and is letting this country down. They have promised to limit the price of home energy for six months. But, will it be enough and what happens next? How do we […]
A statement by Tim Lee, Green Party candidate for Baldock Town Yesterday (Thu 17 Nov 2022) I spoke on behalf of the local Green Party in favour of the proposed development of a solar ‘farm’ on land to the north and east of Great Wymondley, Hertfordshire. I share many of the local concerns but believe […]
18 November 2022 / 27 October 2024 by daveeldervass
An opinion piece by Hugh Parker, Co-Chair of North Herts and Stevenage Green Party Millions of people’s personal finances have been thrown into chaos by a reckless government with only a partial understanding of macro-economics. The market turmoil they unleashed was entirely predictable. Just as people were giving a sigh of relief that the government’s […]
17 November 2022 / 27 October 2024 by daveeldervass
An opinion piece by Tim Lee, Green Party candidate for Baldock Town The Cost of Living Crisis is painfully real for most people, barely noticed by some, and enriching a few, such are the great inequalities in our society. Several events have lead to current rapidly rising prices, high inflation: Brexit, Covid, the Ukraine war, […]
13 November 2022 / 27 October 2024 by daveeldervass
On Monday the UN chief issued a stark warning – the world is on a “highway to climate hell”. His message was clear. We need urgent action from world leaders at COP27. Or we face global disaster. But standing in the way of progress is a dangerous treaty. One that allows fossil fuel companies […]
1 November 2022 / 27 October 2024 by daveeldervass
Fashion contributes massively to global pollution and energy use in its manufacture. Why not play your part in reducing the amount of clothing being produced in the world (and then often dumped) by using clothes for several years! Learn more by looking up ‘slow fashion’. With thanks to Katrina Nice for this week’s ecotip.
23 October 2022 / 27 November 2024 by daveeldervass
The UK’s biggest ‘green’ energy company Drax is hiding a dirty secret. In order to create ‘clean’ energy for the UK, they have endangered the health of poor and majority black communities in the US, and cut down vast swathes of ancient forest in Canada. [1] [2] This is a scandal. Will you tell the […]
20 September 2022 / 27 October 2024 by daveeldervass
Look out for Growers’ Markets in your area , where allotment-holders and gardeners swap or sell excess produce. This reduces food miles and food waste!
9 September 2022 / 27 October 2024 by daveeldervass
North Herts and Stevenage Green Party is saddened by the news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen and we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the Royal Family. The Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay said: “This is a moment of great sadness for our nation. The Queen served this country tirelessly over her 70-year reign, bearing witness to […]
