Publications
News
Media thrives on doom and gloom - so here are some links to positive platforms and blogs. Publications: https://theecologist.org/ https://www.positive.news/environment/why-ukraine-is-rewilding-in-the-heat-of-war/ https://www.positive.news/category/environment/...
Gatwick expansion – are they serious?
Besides wondering what would happen if there's a REAL emergency, we don't understand why Gatwick Airport operators want to dig up the existing emergency runway and make it into a 2nd runway. Does profit come into it somewhere? (Ssssh) A key statistic is that Gatwick...
How to Retrofit your House for More Sustainable Energy
See this document for practical down to earth guidance on how to retrofit your house or flat: Click here
For all who ever step outside their homes, a must-see Powerpoint about Transport
Chris Hyde was one of our expert speakers on Transport at our 'Big Friday' evening meeting on September 10th. He kindly agreed to let us publish his presentation so here we go. Travel and Transport in Surrey (1) It shows the challenges and opportunities facing all who...
Biodiversity Matters
We recently had an excellent presentation entitled 'Biodiversity Matters' at the Leatherhead Institute, as part of the Mole Valley Climate Hub. The Chief Executive of Surrey Wildlife Trust (SWT) presented the following slide show: MV Climate Hub Biodiversity Matters...
Your Choice for the Climate – Booklet
New booklet entitled "Your Choice for the Climate" is provided for the Mole Valley Climate Hub in Leatherhead running in September and October 2021, each Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The booklet contains lots of practical ideas and actions people can take to play...
Introduction to a Circular Economy
Click on this presentation to understand more about Doughnut Economics and how a Circular Economy supports this. http://dorking-climate-emergency.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/MV-Doughnut-1.pptx
A tiny piece of good news re Amazon rainforest
From Aldi to Waitrose: UK food giants threaten to boycott Brazilian suppliers over deforestation 5 May 2021, source edie newsroom A string of big-name supermarkets, food-to-go chains, suppliers and manufacturers have threatened to boycott Brazilian products if...
Good News re coral reefs
'World's largest' coral reef restoration project backed by Mars Petcare 5 May 2021, source edie newsroom Mars Petcare brand Sheba has partnered with The Nature Conservancy to deliver what it claims is the world's largest coral restoration programme, covering more than...
Surrey’s Consumption based Carbon Footprint
Let's talk dirty..... Surrey is one of the 3 highest carbon emitters per household in the entire country. Our household consumption carbon footprints are bigger and blacker than almost any other area of the UK. Figures produced by reputable researchers including the...
Follow the money!
Every Council worth its salt will ask: 'Yes, but where's the money coming from?' when you approach them with your innovative ideas. This guide, produced by the Local Govt Association, provides authoritative answers and recommendations. Financing green ambitions: a...
Research Links
We're constantly adding useful links about the climate and environmental crises to this page. This is a living document which will grow over time. Help us - send in your links. AND settle down to read from our Best Book Guide: scroll down to find our All-time...
9 Ways to Act #BEINCONVENIENT
Speak Truth to Power: Support climate change solutions at council meetings and other open forums with elected leaders. Support and vote for elected officials who will act on climate issues. Work to defeat those who will not. Talk about Climate Change: Watch the Al...
MVDC Climate Strategy Actions – Recommendation from Dorking Climate Emergency
These are Dorking Climate Emergency’s suggestions for incorporation in MVDC’s Climate Change Action Plan. Read on below and grab a PDF for sharing or printing here Ready To Do More? Join Us Dorking Climate Emergency needs your help. We have lots of little tasks that...
Research Links
We're constantly adding useful links about the climate and environmental crises to this page. This is a living document which will grow over time. Help us - send in your links. AND settle down to read from our Best Book Guide: scroll down to find our All-time...
The Iceberg of Climate Action
The Iceberg of Climate Action The latest publication by Dorking Climate Emergency: The Iceberg of Climate Action shows there is good progress at the tip of the iceberg, but lots of challenges and changes needed below the waterline Click here for a downloadable PDF of...
Infographic: Visualising Surrey’s Carbon Emissions
Visualising surrey carbon emissions for emailing or printing. Ready To Do More? Join Us Dorking Climate Emergency needs your help. We have lots of little tasks that need doing (writing to MPs; visiting councillor surgeries; writing to supermarkets). Every little offer...
Information – Six Shocking Truths … How Your Money is Wrecking The World
Our brand new booklet SIX SHOCKING TRUTH is right here to read in your web browser – and you can download a PDF on this link -> dorking-climate-emergency-six-shocking-truths-min.
Dorking Climate Emergency Working Group response to Surrey County Council’s Climate Change Action Plan
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The Power of RE
The Power of RE REcycle: close the loop and remake REfuse: don’t consume what you don’t need REduce: reduce consumption of energy and materials REuse: share with others, find new uses for old objects REpair: fix or upgrade your objects rather than throwing them away...
UPDATE – January 2020 Climate Café Discussion Feedback – What Can We Do?
We had a great Climate Café on Saturday, thanks all for your engagement and ideas. We put the results into a document so we can make and track progress. There's a PDF here - and the pages are embedded below too. Join Us Climate breakdown is serious and is happening...
Surrey’s Greener Future – Our 5 Year Plan
Surrey County Council's Greener Future Task Group requested submissions from Surrey residents on actions the County needs to take to achieve net zero emissions. Our detailed response is downloadable as a PDF here
Climate Change Briefing Update Summer 2019
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Use The Power Of Your Purse To Combat Climate Change – Be A Stroppy Shopper
You are not helpless - one way to start making the a difference straight away is to use the power of you purse to help combat climate change. Read through the leaflet below and decide how you can make a start. Download a PDF version of this document for printing,...
Climate Breakdown 2 Minute Briefing
What’s The Problem? Human emissions of greenhouse gases are causing global warming due to the “greenhouse effect”, resulting in climate breakdown. This is happening now and is accelerating fast. Global temperatures have already increased by more than 1 degree Celsius...