http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Forum: This site - Recent Posts en Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:34:31 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=89#post-386029 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:42:11 +0000 chdot 386029@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Bangkok at breaking point as floods turn streets into stagnant lakes People wade through a flooded street in Bangkok. </p> <p>With 40 dead and a disaster declared across all 50 city districts, experts warn extreme flooding will only worsen across south-east Asia </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/03/bangkok-thailand-floods-breaking-point-stagnant-lakes" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/03/bangkok-thailand-floods-breaking-point-stagnant-lakes</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=89#post-386012 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:09:04 +0000 Baldcyclist 386012@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"upgrades to Naylor’s home mean she will not have to pay anything."</p> <p>That's a bit of a screw you we're rich story there. Though that said if you do have funds and a house that will accomodate the tech, it's a no brainer. Our heat pump is going in on Monday, and we've been told it's guarunteed to be 430% efficient. So looking forward to seeing what the winter looks like, and how it will cope (we didn't need any new rads).</p> <p>Govt needs to do more to ensure those on lower incomes can take advantage of these technologies, and building regs should be updated or a carbon tax on homes, to force those on higher incomes to invest to decarbonise their homes. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=89#post-386008 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:55:05 +0000 chdot 386008@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/02/may-heatwaves-deaths-ruined-harvests-study-of-europes-summer-paints-grim-picture-for-the-future" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/02/may-heatwaves-deaths-ruined-harvests-study-of-europes-summer-paints-grim-picture-for-the-future</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=89#post-385996 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:33:32 +0000 chdot 385996@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>While millions of British households face the highest energy charges in three years from today after a 4% rise in the price cap, and predictions of a 16% increase in January, upgrades to Naylor’s home mean she will not have to pay anything. </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/01/the-zero-bills-home-how-one-family-is-beating-the-energy-price-hikes" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/01/the-zero-bills-home-how-one-family-is-beating-the-energy-price-hikes</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=89#post-385994 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:58:29 +0000 chdot 385994@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/30/two-million-people-uk-unaware-flooding-risk" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/30/two-million-people-uk-unaware-flooding-risk</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=89#post-385982 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:53:01 +0000 chdot 385982@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>New UK homes in flood-risk areas could become uninsurable, says Aviva boss</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/sep/29/new-uk-homes-flood-risk-areas-insurance-aviva-amanda-blanc-budget" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/sep/29/new-uk-homes-flood-risk-areas-insurance-aviva-amanda-blanc-budget</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=89#post-385968 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:11:21 +0000 chdot 385968@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/sep/27/most-of-uks-essential-food-supply-grown-in-drought-risk-areas-report-warns" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/sep/27/most-of-uks-essential-food-supply-grown-in-drought-risk-areas-report-warns</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=89#post-385965 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:03:30 +0000 chdot 385965@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>After more than a year exploring the complex relationship between rural Scottish communities, renewable energy and the need for a dramatic response to climate breakdown through The Power Shift: Investigating Scotland’s Green Energy Boom, The Scottish Beacon is launching a new environmental journalism network. </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.scottishbeacon.com/news/environment/launching-the-scottish-environmental-journalism-network/" rel="nofollow">https://www.scottishbeacon.com/news/environment/launching-the-scottish-environmental-journalism-network/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=89#post-385950 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:30:51 +0000 chdot 385950@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>We’ve got to change direction’ says UK’s climate representative </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.channel4.com/news/weve-got-to-change-direction-says-uks-climate-representative" rel="nofollow">https://www.channel4.com/news/weve-got-to-change-direction-says-uks-climate-representative</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=89#post-385949 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:17:25 +0000 chdot 385949@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Two decades after the release of his groundbreaking documentary An Inconvenient Truth, Al Gore has admitted he was surprised by the ferocious, ongoing backlash from the fossil fuel industry and its political allies. But the former US vice-president insists he still has optimism the world will confront the climate crisis. </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/23/al-gore-climate-crisis-an-inconvenient-truth" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/23/al-gore-climate-crisis-an-inconvenient-truth</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=89#post-385947 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:04:33 +0000 chdot 385947@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>150 homes damaged by Storm Babet flooding to be demolished </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9lykerxxxg2o" rel="nofollow">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9lykerxxxg2o</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=89#post-385946 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:53:27 +0000 chdot 385946@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/23/uk-climate-crisis-national-security-report-suppressed-starmer-ed-miliband" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/23/uk-climate-crisis-national-security-report-suppressed-starmer-ed-miliband</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=89#post-385942 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:39:33 +0000 chdot 385942@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“<br /> Britain is to join a major new ocean science programme led by the European Union, as Andy Burnham's government seeks closer ties with the bloc. </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://news.sky.com/story/flatplan-13590808" rel="nofollow">https://news.sky.com/story/flatplan-13590808</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=89#post-385941 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:39:17 +0000 chdot 385941@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://greens.scot/news/scottish-greens-say-edinburgh-airport-expansion-plans-an-act-of-climate-vandalism?ref=edinburghminute.com" rel="nofollow">https://greens.scot/news/scottish-greens-say-edinburgh-airport-expansion-plans-an-act-of-climate-vandalism?ref=edinburghminute.com</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=89#post-385938 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:07:23 +0000 chdot 385938@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>.”</p> <p>He continued: “Geopolitical divides have deepened. Inequalities have intensified. Trust has frayed. The climate crisis went from distant warning to daily reality. And artificial intelligence moved at a speed that has blindsided even those who created it.” </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/22/un-chief-antonio-guterres-final-general-assembly-address" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/22/un-chief-antonio-guterres-final-general-assembly-address</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=88#post-385923 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:47:24 +0000 chdot 385923@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/21/super-el-nino-temperature-record" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/21/super-el-nino-temperature-record</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=88#post-385912 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:55:25 +0000 chdot 385912@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/21/saudi-arabia-aramco-oil-scientists-ipcc-climate-reports" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/21/saudi-arabia-aramco-oil-scientists-ipcc-climate-reports</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=88#post-385909 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:59:51 +0000 chdot 385909@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Rural revolt: 200 councils demand inquiry over Scots green revolution </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://archive.ph/cKImP" rel="nofollow">https://archive.ph/cKImP</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=88#post-385906 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:11:42 +0000 chdot 385906@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Scottish Labour’s new leader backs Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gasfields<br /> Michael Marra supports development of the North Sea sites, calling for a ‘more rational’ approach to energy policy</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/sep/19/michael-marra-elected-as-scottish-labour-leader" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/sep/19/michael-marra-elected-as-scottish-labour-leader</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=88#post-385903 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 11:52:11 +0000 chdot 385903@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/sep/19/domestic-datacentres-how-computer-power-can-help-heat-your-home" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/sep/19/domestic-datacentres-how-computer-power-can-help-heat-your-home</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=88#post-385898 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:33:13 +0000 chdot 385898@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://news.sky.com/story/motor-industry-demand-andy-burnhams-help-in-switching-to-defence-supply-13589369" rel="nofollow">https://news.sky.com/story/motor-industry-demand-andy-burnhams-help-in-switching-to-defence-supply-13589369</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=88#post-385889 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:33:15 +0000 chdot 385889@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>British people understand the climate crisis threat. Today I’m empowering them to tackle it </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/17/andy-burnham-climate-crisis-funding-peoples-power-projects" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/17/andy-burnham-climate-crisis-funding-peoples-power-projects</a></p> <p>Really? (x2) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=88#post-385874 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:53:07 +0000 chdot 385874@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Andy Burnham: UK must fully commit to reaching net zero by 2050 </p> <p>Exclusive: PM, who is facing pressure over whether to approve North Sea oil and gasfields, makes strongest comments yet on issue </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/17/andy-burnham-uk-must-fully-commit-to-reaching-net-zero-by-2050" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/17/andy-burnham-uk-must-fully-commit-to-reaching-net-zero-by-2050</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=88#post-385859 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:05:40 +0000 chdot 385859@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/17/2025-driest-years-worlds-rivers-study-finds" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/17/2025-driest-years-worlds-rivers-study-finds</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=88#post-385858 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:04:19 +0000 chdot 385858@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/sep/17/climate-crisis-likely-behind-deadly-nepal-tibet-floods" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/sep/17/climate-crisis-likely-behind-deadly-nepal-tibet-floods</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=88#post-385857 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:38:33 +0000 chdot 385857@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>New report </p> <p>“</p> <p>“The mountain of research and evidence from the public that shows the impact of nature on our physical and mental health is hard to ignore - natural spaces in our cities can literally save lives by keeping the air cooler3 and cleaner4 and reducing the strain on our hearts and lungs.5 The blood pressure of pregnant women is lower when they live near an accessible park or garden6 and young children who spend longer in nature-rich spaces have healthier lives.7 </p> <p>“Yet, despite the growing body of scientific evidence, having access to the natural world in whatever form that takes – from a river walk to a pocket park in an urban neighbourhood – is still not equal across the UK. In an age of increasing climate-driven extreme weather events and growing health implications, access to nearby healthy natural spaces should be the right of every citizen.” </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/government-inaction-on-access-nature-risks-public-health-warns-wildlife-trusts" rel="nofollow">https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/government-inaction-on-access-nature-risks-public-health-warns-wildlife-trusts</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/sites/default/files/2026-09/Unlocking-nature-for-all-2026.pdf" rel="nofollow">https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/sites/default/files/2026-09/Unlocking-nature-for-all-2026.pdf</a></p> <p>“<br /> Note on coverage: Though this Green Paper primarily focusses on access to nature policy applied in England by the UK Government, the public has responded from across the UK and the case for support and evidence applies to communities everywhere. It does not however cover policy in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in detail. The Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish Governments have responsibility for the application of access to nature policy in their own nations. </p> <p>“ </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=88#post-385853 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:27:17 +0000 chdot 385853@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/sep/16/datacentres-scotland-environmental-assessments-ai-boom" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/sep/16/datacentres-scotland-environmental-assessments-ai-boom</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=88#post-385845 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:09:47 +0000 chdot 385845@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c607lxnvn7r4o" rel="nofollow">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c607lxnvn7r4o</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=88#post-385839 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:38:35 +0000 chdot 385839@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Burnham told to unlock 111 North Sea projects and £50bn investment with Budget pivot </p> <p>Andy Burnham is under pressure to unlock the North Sea oil and gas sector for investment</p> <p>UK Labour ministers have been urged to prioritise domestic production of oil and gas over imported fossil fuels in Chancellor John Healey’s autumn Budget next month. </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/andy-burnham-oil-and-gas-energy-profits-levy-north-sea-9049555" rel="nofollow">https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/andy-burnham-oil-and-gas-energy-profits-levy-north-sea-9049555</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=88#post-385822 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:49:52 +0000 chdot 385822@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/sep/12/subsidence-uk-insurers-double-surge-claims-hot-summers" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/sep/12/subsidence-uk-insurers-double-surge-claims-hot-summers</a> </p>