Local Green Party in North Hertfordshire and Stevenage
Ecotips
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.
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Climate Emergency Fairer Communities National Campaigns
23 October 2022 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 […]
Elections
18 October 2022 / 12 November 2024 by northhertsgreenparty
North Herts and Stevenage Green Party have selected three parliamentary candidates who will stand in the upcoming General Elections. Our candidates (in alphabetical order) are Paul Dawson (Stevenage), Danielle Kaye (North East Herts) and William Lavin (Hitchin and Harpenden). They have all been actively involved in Green Party politics and have many years of experience […]
Climate Emergency Local Campaigns
17 October 2022 / 12 November 2024 by northhertsgreenparty
Herts County Council is holding a consultation on the new Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) in partnership with North Herts Council until 7th November. The LCWIP sets out ideas for creating safer pavements, footpaths, pedestrian crossings and cycle routes. All relevant information – the plan and short consultation survey – can be found on 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!
Local News
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!
Biodiversity Climate Emergency National Campaigns
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 […]
Biodiversity National Campaigns
21 August 2022 / 11 November 2024 by daveeldervass
I just called on the government to tweak fishing licenses to ban all types of destructive fishing from Marine Protected Areas. You can too, it only take a few clicks: https://act.gp/34tZJRoThe government has long called itself a world leader in ocean protection but it’s clear that they are leaving the UK high and dry. Delicately […]
