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 […]
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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 […]
3 September 2022 / 11 November 2024 by daveeldervass
Would you like to invest in reducing your energy bills in the future and cut your carbon emissions at the same time? If you live in North Herts, or run a business here, you can register for a solar panel group buying scheme. Similar schemes have saved their members 20-35% on their purchase. North Herts […]
3 September 2022 / 27 October 2024 by daveeldervass
If you use a steamer for your veg(especially greens or beans) or even just a sieve above the pan you are cooking your potatoes or pasta in and cover with a lid, you get tastier veg and only use one ring to cook, saving money on gas/electric!
31 August 2022 / 11 November 2024 by daveeldervass
The humble hedgerow is the unsung hero of our countryside. Hedges connect habitats and provide homes for wildlife. They protect the soil, clean the air and absorb carbon emissions. But around half our hedgerows have been lost since the end of the Second World War – leaving us vulnerable to the threats of climate change and air pollution, while intensifying nature’s decline. The […]
