Community led, place based approach led by @thursocdt to achieve the ambition of the Thurso Community becoming the first Net Zero Town in Scotland.
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Net Zero Thurso retweeted
World Mental Health Day 2020: global pandemic
World Mental Health Day 2021: global pandemic
World Mental Health Day 2022: cost of living crisis
We're living through difficult, stressful, uncertain times.
But whatever comes, we'll be here for you 💙
#WorldMentalHealthDay
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Join Our Team!
Project Officer - Highland Community Waste Partnership (@highlandwaste)
We're looking for a creative individual to lead on the development of exciting and engaging new learning opportunities supporting local people to learn more about waste reduction.
Net Zero Thurso retweeted
To find support in the cost of living crisis, sign up for the Friday Bulletin and follow us on social media. Share your support by using the hashtag #caithnesshere #ChallengePovertyWeek sway.office.com/CtmHuBr7YJgU…
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Is it just us or is living on planet earth getting a little overwhelming? 😓🌎 Climate anxiety is stressful, but you can check out @mentalhealthuk's article full of advice on how to tackle it. Take a look & find a little peace before taking climate action! tinyurl.com/352xtk2s
Net Zero Thurso retweeted
British Gas to give 10% of profits to help cut bills bbc.in/3KhYll2
Net Zero Thurso retweeted
It's just one year until Scotland's deposit return scheme goes live for consumers.
It will be the first scheme in the UK and will play an important part in Scotland’s journey to a circular economy.
gov.scot/news/one-year-until…
So what are the benefits?
👇
ALT By putting in place a deposit return scheme, we are delivering on the public’s desire to see action on plastic and other waste, and making an important contribution to the response to the climate emergency, says Circular Economy Minister Lorna Slater.
Net Zero Thurso retweeted
We're looking for some volunteer support to help write some geological interpretation for the Scourie Geopod - is anyone out there interested in helping? Would make a good student project...
photo airbournelens for #UNESCOnationaltrail
Net Zero Thurso retweeted
The best eco-friendly autumn surfing spots in the UK, including North Coast Watersports at Dunnet Beach, near #Thurso, in #Caithness @VentureNorthSco. Head over to @MetroUK_Life for the full round-up metro.co.uk/2022/08/08/the-b…
Media contact: jonjamesperkins@gmail.com – at Edinburgh, Scotland
Net Zero Thurso retweeted
It's now time for your views & comments on the draft Management Plan for the proposed Flow Country World Heritage Site 🎉
It's available on the Highland Council’s consultation platform:
consult.highland.gov.uk/kse/…
Consultation is open for 8 weeks ending in mid September 2022
ALT Flow Country peatlands with Bog Cotton
Net Zero Thurso retweeted
Interest in #community #coops is growing rapidly & our handy guide with @CommSharesScot & @PlunkettFoundat is a great resource to find out about the possibilities and the support available to community groups:
ow.ly/y6yn50K8rJx
Net Zero Thurso retweeted
Proposals to change how land in Scotland is owned and managed, give more power to local communities and protect nature and the environment are open for your feedback.
The consultation for the Land Reform Bill is open until 25 September.
More information➡️tinyurl.com/w87ewbw2
ALT St Abbs Nature Reserve with sheep grazing in the foreground and farm vehicles parked on the hill side.
Net Zero Thurso retweeted
Our new £1.5million #IanFindlayPathFund launched by @patrickharvie to improve path networks for active travel is NOW OPEN.
Community groups, charities and third sector organisations can apply for funds between £10k - £100k.
pathsforall.org.uk/news/news…
#IanFindlayPathFund
ALT Pictured left to right: Graeme Anderson – Paths for All, Paddy McKenna – Cassiltoun Housing Association, Muriel Cupples – Cassiltoun Housing Association, Daniel Bulawa – Transport Scotland, Rona Gibb, James Gray – Paths for All, Patrick Harvie – Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights, George Kelly – Cassiltoun Housing Association, Neil Hayton – Social Marketing Gateway, Anna Stuart MBE – Cassiltoun Housing Association, Graeme McQueen and Rachel Shankland – Paths for All.
Net Zero Thurso retweeted
🧵People are asking if they should cancel direct debits or withhold payments to their energy supplier in light of rising prices. This will likely risk making your situation worse. (1/7)
Net Zero Thurso retweeted
Looking to learn more about the Place and Wellbeing Outcomes?
Our animation below is a great place to start! 👇😃
Net Zero Thurso retweeted
☀️ Farmers are embracing #solarpower to beat soaring energy bills and cut carbon emissions.
"The solar is costing us four to five pence a unit, so the return on our investment is only three to four years."
buff.ly/3zFven6
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The @ScotGovNetZero's Circular Economy Bill and Route Map consultations close on 22 August 2022.
Help spread the word to ensure as many people in Scotland get involved - download our ready-to-share communications toolkit: 👇
zws.scot/CEToolkit
#LivingCircular
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It's now time for your views & comments on the draft Management Plan for the proposed Flow Country World Heritage Site 🎉
It's available on the Highland Council’s consultation platform:
consult.highland.gov.uk/kse/…
Consultation is open for 8 weeks ending in mid September 2022
Net Zero Thurso retweeted
It’s happened and it’s not normal. #ClimateChange affects all of us, especially the most vulnerable.
Let’s all do our bit to make positive changes! ✊
UK temperature tops 40C for first time, provisional Met Office figures show, with 40.2C recorded at Heathrow bbc.in/3Pidftp
Net Zero Thurso retweeted
The Net Zero journey and principles of a just transition must be entrenched into policy planning and delivery. This report sets out initial thinking and strategic priorities for us all to consider.
#LetsdoitHighland
Today a new report from Scotland’s Just Transition Commission sets out key strategic priorities for @scotgov to:
🔋deliver #NetZero
💰renew 🏴 economy
💪 redress widening inequalities
READ: gov.scot/publications/making…
