An opportunity to face the challenges that climate change will bring, and plan together as a community
An opportunity to face the challenges that climate change will bring, and plan together as a community
On this page you will find introductions to many interesting articles written by our members and other people. At the end of the summary you will find a link which will take you to a version of the full article which you can read online, download to your own device or print out.
Several CAM members have contributed to the recipe book “Eating to Save the Planet” which embraces what CAM promotes ie purchasing locally and in season as well as reducing the amount of meat you eat. You can download it by clicking the link.
At the Climate Crisis Event 2023, a number of other recipes were promoted which you may also like to try and can be downloaded:
Creamy pasta with broccoli and sweetcorn
Simple veggie fajitas
Baked Feta with Spinach and Chickeas
Family Fritata
If you are thinking about changing to an electric car, this article by Geoff is a must. It clearly sets out the types of cars available and gives some pros and cons to help you make up your mind. Click here to read the article
Another article by Geoff – Are Solar Panels Worth It? With the cost of energy rising so rapidly here are some costings and savings information about solar panels. Click here to read the article
Another timely article from Gordon. Make sure you read this before buying compost at the garden centre! Click here to read the article
An interesting article by Gordon commenting on several recent articles from various publications and a reminder that local elections are coming up so now is a good time to contact prospective councillors about their views on the environment. Click here to read the article.
A pioneering way of farming being developed locally by the Kindling Trust and world wide too as a sustainable alternative to large monculture enterprises. Click to read Agroforestry and the Kindling Trust
Another interesting article by Judith, a MESS member, on how to shop ethically online. There are many alternatives to Amazon and other large companies and you can buy lots of different products including food, cleaning materials, toys, books, cosmetics, toiletries and childcare products. Click here to read the article
A very interesting but alarming article by Gordon, a MESS member showing how we must all change our lifestyles to avert a climate catastrophe. Click here to read the article
Two of our members have written an interesting article on how to redesign your wardrobe without harming the environment.
There are lots of tips and advice for us all to learn from.
Click here to read the article
Click here for the pdf version
Decline in Arctic sea ice
A sobering article about the effects of the Arctic warming. Click here to read the article written by a MESS member.
An article from one of our members who grew up during the war on a North Yorkshire farm and still has relatives farming there today. Read here : Farming
This article is about our event held in September 2019 at Marple College.
There was a variety of speakers including Chris Jones from the Tyndall Institute.
Local groups were also represented and a number of stalls with information about food, recycling, transport and energy saving tips.
Click here to read the full article
Click here for the pdf version