2010
Saturday 27th November, Cabot Circus, Bristol The Converging World (TCW) and Bristol Energy Network (BEN) are hosting a community energy open day at the new Start Living green advice centre in Cabot Circus. Read more “TCW and Bristol Energy Network to Host Community Energy Open Day”
2010
On 27th October, TCW presented at South Gloucestershire’s Environment Forum in Bradley Stoke. Community groups and local councillors were there to hear about the council’s progress in reducing its carbon emissions and its future plans. Read more “TCW Presents to Communities in South Gloucestershire”
2010
Another Hugely Inspiring Day from Schumacher Society and CAT”Yes We Can” was the message from The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT). They presented their recent report ‘Zero Carbon Britain 2030’ (ZCB) to an enthusiastic Council House audience, showing that this challenge can be met, if we make the decision to do so. Read more “Schumacher Conference 2010: Zero Carbon Britain 2030”
2010
This week saw the very sad death of Dr Hermann Scheer, in many ways the father figure of German renewable energy, and a hugely influential figure worldwide. He was a fighter who seemed to relish his battles, and an inspirational, irreplaceable character. Hermann died unexpectedly on Thursday the 14th of October, aged just 66 years old. Read more “Hermann Scheer – The Passing of a Pioneer”
2010
HRH Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall cut the ribbon on new sustainability advice centre’Start Living’ is Bristol’s new green advice centre, dedicated to encouraging everyone in the UK to lead more sustainable lives and use natural resources more efficiently. Read more “Royal Opening for Bristol’s Start Living”
2010
New Community Energy Network Formed in Bristol There are now so many community groups, organisations and people active in community energy projects in Bristol that we are forming a network. The Easton Energy Group convened the first meeting of the Bristol Energy Network on the 7th of October at Hamilton House, Stokes Croft. Read more “Bristol Energy Network Holds Inaugural Meeting”
2010
TCW supports new book showcasing Bristol’s green credentials Out next month is a guidebook which explores the good living and green activities happening here in Bristol, painting a picture of a city passionate about sustainable living. Bristol – A guide to good living maps the city along new lines in eight sections that feature tours, case studies, directory listings and a pull-out illustrated map. Read more “Bristol ‘Guide to Good Living’ Coming Soon”
2010
Climate Change Adaptation Study Finds Existing Research InadequateAs part of our work in Tamil Nadu, India, we are interested in looking at the issue of climate change adaptation in the region. Lizzie Wain, a recent science graduate from Bristol, became involved with The Converging World earlier this year through a common interest in this subject. She has produced a new study which reviews and assesses current research in terms of how well it might guide an adaptation strategy for the region. Read more “New Adaptation Report Forthcoming”
2010
Matt Wood and Miguel Mendonca join those trying to make sense of David Cameron’s ‘Big Society’ concept Read more “Opinion: What is the ‘Big Society’?”
2010
Crucial Energy Policy Decision Awaited in Spending Review The new coalition government must preserve one of the best policy tools for moving Britain towards the new economy, according to TCW advisor Miguel Mendonça. The Converging World is just one of a huge number of organisations who are using the feed-in tariff (FIT) in their sustainability strategy. Read more “Renewables Policy Under Threat”