Kingston’s Extinction Rebellion marched alongside hundreds of protestors in central London as part of the Festival of Resistance.
Tag: Environment
Climate justice project for Kingston community opens at Stanley Picker Gallery
A new community project aiming to open the conversation on decarbonisation has started. Scores of people attended Stanley Picker Gallery on October 7 to see
Kingston Council sees fall in recycling centre visits
There has been a 40 per cent fall in visits to the Kingston recycling centre since a new booking system was introduced.
Kingston Council releases climate emergency draft action plan ahead of COP26
Kingston Council released its Climate Emergency Draft Action Plan in mid-October, putting forward strategies it could take to help get Kingston Upon Thames to net
Kingston Council to install 100 new electric charging points
Kingston council has unveiled plans to turn 100 existing lampposts into charging points for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles by summer 2021.
Kingston residents worry new London Plan will create environmental problems
New London Plan has included Kingston for significant change which involves high density housing. Kingston residents are concerned that this could lead to environmental issues.
Traffic jams in Kingston produce emission levels 76 per cent higher than national average
Drivers in Kingston spend an average of 12,534 hours in traffic delays in a lifetime and produce more than 18,000 kg of carbon emissions per car.
COMMENT: Blame fast fashion brands- not the people who buy from them
It is all too easy to blame the consumers who buy fast fashion. But sadly, it costs to shop with good morals. Blame should be pointed towards fast fashion companies, which cause the environmental damage — not at those who need to buy cheaper clothes.
Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler to host exclusive online charity event
The illustrator of The Gruffalo will host an online drawing extravaganza to raise money for charity Habitats and Heritage on December 5.
Kingston Council to plant hundreds of new trees this winter
Kingston Council has finalised plans to plant 540 new trees across the borough by March 2021.
