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Low Carbon Oxford North @LowCON

We are a local charity, working with our community and partners to combat the climate crisis together through practical action.

Joined February 2011
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Coming up on 25 January: a friendly space to share responses to climate change, with no pressure or judgement ⬇️ ☕️🫖🍰
Climate Psychology@ClimatePsychol
7 Nov 2024
Save the Date! Sat 25 Jan 2025 from 2.15-4.30pm UK time. Jim Davey-Hewins and Rebecca Nestor are delighted to invite you to join them at a first-of-its-kind Climate Cafe Listening and Music Circle. More info and sign up here: meetup.com/meetup-group-clim…
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Marston Eco Group@Eco_Marston
17 Oct 2024
Replying to @MarstonCommuni1
@MarstonCommuni1 Marston's next Repair Cafe is on Saturday 2 November 14.00 to 17.00 hrs. St Nicholas Church Hall, Old Marston, OX3 0PR It is free, though donations will be welcome. Tea & cake. Booking: tinyurl.com/MarstonRepairC… Or email: repairmarston@gmail.com
Marston Eco Group@Eco_Marston
1 Oct 2024
Coming soon! @MarstonCommuni1 Marston's next Repair Cafe is on Saturday 2 November 14.00 to 17.00 hrs. St Nicholas Church Hall, Old Marston, OX3 0PR It is free, though donations will be welcome. Tea & cake. Booking: tinyurl.com/MarstonRepairCaf… Or email: repairmarston@gmail.com
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North & West Oxon Greens@Westoxongreens
14 Oct 2024
Join us on Thursday 24th October 6.30pm at #cornexchangewitney. Speakers will include @EmilyKerr36, Kath from @windrushbikepro and Robin from @CoHSATOxon. They will be introducing the Oxfordshire Cycling Map! @cycloxoxford
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Our October newsletter is out, with details of our Heat Pump exhibition, Home Solar and Batteries event, gardening events, and more: Low Carbon Oxford North news - October 2024 - mailchi.mp/f3c2b757fb8d/low-…
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Living Streets@livingstreets
1 Oct 2024
It’s the first day of #InternationalWalkToSchoolMonth! Juggle with pinecones, say hi to a neighbour… what will you do on your #AutumnStreetSafari as you walk to school? PLUS tell us what you discovered and you could win one of 10 £25 shoezone vouchers! act.livingstreets.org.uk/pag…
A graphic with a yellow background reads 'Tell us what you hear or see on your very own #AutumnStreetSafari'. There are stylised autumn leaves in the top right, and a fox and a pumpkin at the bottom. A bubble at bottom right reads: Win vouchers for shoezone

ALT A graphic with a yellow background reads 'Tell us what you hear or see on your very own #AutumnStreetSafari'. There are stylised autumn leaves in the top right, and a fox and a pumpkin at the bottom. A bubble at bottom right reads: Win vouchers for shoezone

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This week-end - your chance to visit an Energy Saving Home in Oxford! 🏡💚 Part of #OxfordOpenDoors on 14 and 15 September, 20 home owners across Oxford will be welcoming visitors to explain the measures they’ve installed to save energy: oxfordpreservation.org.uk/ev… @OxfordPresTrust
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Our September newsletter is out, with lots of Energy Saving and Housewarming events plus details of this year’s AGM Low Carbon Oxford North news - September 2024 - mailchi.mp/6662e9cb9d85/low-…
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On 14 and 15 September, Energy Saving Homes is back in partnership with @OxfordPresTrust for the much-loved annual #OxfordOpenDoors! We have 20 fantastic Energy Saving Homes across Oxford for you to choose from - find out more here: oxfordpreservation.org.uk/ev…
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“My children were the sources of my energy and motivation, because they liked it so much." Find out how participants in the Oxford Car Free Challenge got on, what we learnt, and how we can support others to do the same. wearepossible.org/latest-new… @_wearepossible @cycloxoxford
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Oxford Clarion@OxfordClarion
11 Jul 2024
Oxfordshire County Council says “The launch of the council’s traffic filters trial planned to start in November is now in question, with various options being considered” following the latest delays to the Botley Road bridge works. news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/stat…

Statement in response to Network Rail's announcement about Botley Road

Oxfordshire County Council is extremely frustrated that Network Rail is postponing the replacement of Botley railway bridge at the end of this month and is unable to reopen Botley Road in October as...

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Our July newsletter is out, with energy saving events and news, information on traffic filters, and more 💚 us2.campaign-archive.com/?u=…
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“I walked a lot more, I walked routes that I’d never discovered before, I had a lot of fun with it." 🚶‍♀️💚 Most participants in the Oxford Car Free Challenge reported feeling healthier and happier as a result. wearepossible.org/latest-new… @_wearepossible @OxfdPedestrians @OxLivSts
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How will the Cotswolds look in a quarter of a century under landscape recovery? Research project from @NatureRecovery shows "how collaborative efforts can lead to significant ecological and community benefits" ⬇️
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Possible@_wearepossible
8 Jul 2024
🚨ONSHORE WIND INCOMING🚨 The new government has just confirmed they're unblocking new onshore wind projects in England TODAY🎉 This is a huge step forward for our climate, economy and energy bills. Huge shout out to everyone who's got involved with our campaign - we did it😁
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“I’m getting to appreciate Oxford again” wearepossible.org/latest-new… @_wearepossible @CoHSATOxon @OxLivSts @cycloxoxford
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“Small changes in our everyday actions can trigger significant, rapid societal shifts” 🌍 @ecioxford eci.ox.ac.uk/news/supporting…
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Coalition for Healthy Streets and Active Travel@CoHSATOxon
1 Jul 2024
Your regular reminder of why the recently announced air pollution reduction in Oxford is important... "research shows an increased risk of cardiac arrest, heart disease, stroke, lung cancer, bronchitis as well as reduced lung function in children" kcl.ac.uk/news/living-near-a…

Living near a busy road can stunt children's lung growth

Research by King’s released today reveals the health risks of living near a busy road in the UK.

kcl.ac.uk
Cllr Anna Railton 🌹 is on 🦋@rail_guns
20 Jun 2024
Oxford's air quality results for 2023 are stellar: 📉 NOx down 14% across the city 📉 NOx down inside LTNs 📉 NOx down on LTN boundary roads 📉 NOx down in ZEZ ⚠️ only 2 sites breach UK legal limit (both areas with limited public exposure) oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1… 🧵(1/3)
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Want to make your home more energy efficient but don’t know where to start? 🏡🤔 Our Housewarming Guides, prepared by experts, are now available in all Oxfordshire Libraries, thanks to support from @OxfordshireCC . Find your nearest one here: oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents…
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“I was surprised by how I didn’t miss the car” wearepossible.org/latest-new… @_wearepossible @CoHSATOxon @OxLivSts @cycloxoxford @PedalandPost
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“It was really nice being able to cycle to work, rather than sitting in the road, watching the traffic.” wearepossible.org/latest-new… @cycloxoxford @OxLivSts @_wearepossible

The Oxford Car Free Challenge - our case studies — Possible

In March, we invited 12 drivers in Oxford to give up their cars for 3 weeks. Our drivers cut carbon, saved money, and found a new love for car-free travel that they plan to keep up for the long term....

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