Increasing local renewable energy investment is a priority outlined in our strategy. So far this year the UK has run on a record 87 hours of 100% clean power ⚡ ☀️ Read more: www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-gre...

Plans are underway for this year's Climate Emergency Forum. If you are planning any events linked to local climate action during the period of mid-October to the end of November that could be considered to feature as part of the programme please contact [email protected]

Have you got any good climate or environmental stories or news you would like to share? 📩 Contact us at [email protected] with your stories and we may be able to share them via out social media, newsletter or annual report.

The next Warrington People, Planet, Pint is on Thursday this week! Find out what's happening locally on sustainability and see how you can get involved 🌍 Get your free tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/warrington... #Peopleplanetpint #Warrington #localclimateaction #climatechange

Human-made global warming 'caused two in three heat deaths in Europe this summer' Read more: www.theguardian.com/environment/...

You can now read the latest issue of our climate emergency newsletter online: https: mailchi.mp/c95519785374... Haven't signed up yet? Join the growing number of people taking action across #Warrington - warrington.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe/po...

☀️ ⚡ Solar Together Cheshire and Warrington is back! Group-buying aims to make purchasing solar panels and batteries much more accessible and affordable than if residents were to individually buy solar panels on their own, enabling your to generate your own clean energy. Register your interest:

🚍 🚌 Residents are set to see changes to bus services in Warrington with improved routes and connections from September. As Warrington's Own Buses diesel fleet is replaced by electric, improving connectivity of transport options in Warrington offers a more sustainable way of travelling. ⚡ 🌍

Wildfires rage in Greece and Turkey as extreme heat persists Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Climate change is creating new vulnerabilities for disease pandemics - Carbon Brief Read more: www.carbonbrief.org/climate-chan...

Warrington businesses! The last fully funded online Carbon Literacy training session starts on Tuesday 17th June. Don't miss out on this opportunity to complete a recognised accredited course. For more details and to book visit www.tickettailor.com/events/purel...

Double record breaker: Spring 2025 is warmest and sunniest on UK record www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...

The final funded carbon literacy training dates free for Warrington based businesses and parish councils are now listed from Pure Leapfrog. Make sure you take advantage of the opportunity. Details and bookings here: www.tickettailor.com/events/purel...

National award win for Warrington bus services www.warrington.gov.uk/news/nationa...

"UK's spring was warmest on record, Met Office says" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...?

This April was world’s second-hottest on record, EU scientists say www.politico.eu/article/this...

England faces drought this summer as reservoir water levels dwindle www.theguardian.com/environment/...

What can culturally-led place-based approaches to adaptation look like? Earlier this year we held a peer-sharing session for those working on place-based adaptation to climate change, to explore how we can work towards community-led, locally inspired solutions in a changing climate >>

#Warrington schools! Fully-funded online Carbon Literacy training for school staff is now open for registration through Let's Go Zero (deadline 19 May). Training supports DfE requirements for schools to develop a Climate Action Plan and have a Sustainability Lead letsgozero.org/carbon-liter... .

🌿💧 It’s the start of our #SustainableDrainageSystems Focus Week! 💧🌿 This week, we’ll be sharing info on (#SuDS) and their role in managing #flooding. From the basics to real-life case studies, we’ll explore how SuDS help manage #flood risk and provide a range of additional benefits. 🌧️🏡

"Pope Francis hailed as ‘unflinching global champion’ on climate crisis Officials and campaigners from around world pay tribute to pontiff who put environment at heart of his papacy" www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

"Researchers find 89% of people around the world want more to be done, but mistakenly assume their peers do not" #ClimateEmergency #ClimateCrisis www.theguardian.com/environment/...

European State of the Climate: extreme events in warmest year on record wmo.int/news/media-c...

New Carbon Literacy training dates have been added for #Warrington businesses in May and June. Take advantage of these Innovate UK funded places free to Warrington SMEs whilst they last (it typically costs circa £150 per person to undertake an accredited course) www.tickettailor.com/events/purel...

Climate change is supercharging pollen and making allergies worse www.bbc.com/future/artic...

Global breakthrough agreement to tackle shipping emissions www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Wildfire warnings issued as UK temperatures set to reach 24C on Friday www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

The next free online Carbon Literacy course for #Warrington based businesses starts tomorrow. Don't miss out on the opportunity to undertake recognised accredited training that typically costs £150 per person www.tickettailor.com/events/purel...

There's a good overview of the #Warrington Community Conversations project on Warrington Borough Council's news pages: www.warrington.gov.uk/news/communi... #ClimateChange #PublicEngagement

We were delighted to work with charity Involve and a group of #Warrington young people last year. The young people led community conversations to develop a positive vision for Warrington in the context of #ClimateChange. The project report is now available via: www.involve.org.uk/our-work/our...

Relatively new here. Please help us grow on #Bluesky. If you live, work, study or have an interest in #Warrington and the local response to the #ClimateEmergency you'll hopefully find our posts interesting. You can find out more about us at www.warringtonclimatecommission.org.uk

Read the headlines from our most recent annual report. The report details our assessment of the current position locally with respect to #Warrington's climate emergency response. You can read the full report via: www.warrington.gov.uk/sites/defaul... (links to pdf)

More Carbon Literacy training dates have been added for #Warrington businesses and parish councillors. Training typically costs £150pp but thanks to external funding local organisations can access places free of charge. A great chance to build your knowledge www.tickettailor.com/events/purel...

"Warrington's commitment to transforming bus travel has been recognised by independent watchdog, Transport Focus, with the town achieving the most significant improvement in passenger satisfaction nationwide." www.warrington.gov.uk/news/warring...

You can help influence local nature recovery work by responding to the current consultation on the draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) for Cheshire & #Warrington. The consultation runs to the end of this month. Find out more via: www.warrington.gov.uk/news/help-sh...

"Biodiversity loss in all species and every ecosystem linked to humans – report" www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The next free carbon literacy course open to #Warrington businesses starts Tuesday 8th April. A chance to undertake accredited training that might typically cost £150 plus per person. Also a chance to connect and share learning with other businesses www.tickettailor.com/events/purel...

Parish/Town Councillors in #Warrington can benefit from free bespoke Carbon Literacy training. The next course is on Wednesday 2nd April. For further information visit: www.tickettailor.com/events/purel...

More people & organisations need to be part of the #Warrington climate response. A majority are concerned. The challenge is to connect and provide support to translate this concern into action. A start has been made but more engagement is needed: www.warrington.gov.uk/sites/defaul... (links to Pdf)

A HEALTH provider in Warrington says it stands to save £25,000  a year thanks to a green investment at its HQ.

#Warrington Businesses there are still a few places left for tomorrow's online Carbon Literacy course which runs over Tue/Wed morning starting at 9:30AM. It's free for Warrington businesses thanks to support from Innovate UK. To find out more and register visit: www.tickettailor.com/events/purel...

Work to aid nature recovery in #Warrington is progressing well. There have been significant steps to develop a new Local Nature Recovery Strategy as well as new Supplementary Planning Documents to promote biodiversity net gain www.warrington.gov.uk/sites/defaul... (pdf)

UK to invest $260 million on solar panels for schools and hospitals www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-...

Not much has changed with respect to resource use and consumption patterns in #Warrington. There have been some positive initiatives at community level with new repair cafes established, but a wider transformation is needed. Read more via: www.warrington.gov.uk/sites/defaul... (links to pdf)

More than 150 ‘unprecedented’ climate disasters struck world in 2024, says UN www.theguardian.com/environment/...

There's a drop-in consultation session on the draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Cheshire & #Warrington taking place tomorrow (19th March) 2PM-4PM. It's to be held on the ground floor of 1 Time Square, Warrington WA1 2NT. For more information see: www.warrington.gov.uk/news/help-sh...

UN hails rare climate success story as emissions from construction stop rising www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...

There is now a clearer picture of the upgrade works needed across #Warrington to ensure local buildings are fit for the future. Some new support routes have been developed to encourage upgrades but we need much wider engagement and activity. See: www.warrington.gov.uk/sites/defaul... (links to pdf)

Climate change affects the hydrological cycle and increases the frequency and intensity of storms, resulting in deaths, injuries, loss of livelihoods and displacements. Building climate resilience is crucial for protecting humanity from such disasters. bit.ly/4id7cF0

What is a catchment-based approach to managing #flood risk? 🤔 Rather than focusing on individual solutions, this approach looks at the whole catchment. Bringing together organisations, communities & landowners to slow & store water, helping to manage flood risk. thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...