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Monday 22nd June
Last week saw an unprecedented gathering of grassroots groups working on climate change. Over 30 people (representing over a dozen groups) met to discuss how we could work together in the run-up to and during the crucial Copenmhagen climate conference in December this year.
We had over an hour of discussion, during which we identified 8 broad areas in which we'd like to work. We're now working out how we can best divide up work amongst our informal network so that we have the biggest impact possible over the coming months.
If you'd like to find out more about the whole initiative, check out the interim page - a new website and much more info to follow!
Tuesday 16th June
A new grassroots group has formed for parents concerned about climate change. Borrowed Planet aims to help parents inform themselves about climate change, support efforts to reduce carbon emissions and act to affect change through elected representatives. Anyone with an interest in the future of the next generation (that means grandparents, uncles, aunties, godparents and children too!) is welcome get involved.
To find out more visit their website www.borrowedplanet.org.uk, check out their facebook page, or contact
Finally, check out their launch event on Sunday 5th July!
Monday 4th May
A major victory was secured last month as the Plans Panel DEFERRED the decision over the expansion. The councillors were unianimous in their dissatisfaction with the proposal, citing the lack of a comprehensive transport plan, arressive expansion over and above the airport masterplan and climate change as reasons to defer the application. This is only the first step for the campaign, but it's a significant victory that puts the airport on the back foot. For a full write-up on the decision, check out the campaign website.
Wednesday 15th April
It’s been a bit quiet on the communications front recently, but that’s about the only thing that has been quiet over the past three months! Read all about what’s been happening in the Spring newsletter – click here to download. Thanks as always to Bill at Wingfinger Graphics for the editing and design.
Wednesday 15th April
After a frency of updating, the TIDAL Flickr page is now bursting with pics from our latest activities. We've got shots from the Go Bananas for Fairtrade event on Briggate, the Christian Aid Climate Change Day of Action in Coventry, and the Put People First march in London for your delectation. Proof we've been hard at work for the past few months!
In other Web 2.0 news, you can now follow us on twitter.com/leedstidal. We'll be posting news, events, and general tidbits of interest to the Leeds development campaigner.
05/07/09, 14:00 - 17:00, All Hallows Church, Regent Terrace, Leeds, LS6 1NP
Borrowed Planet is a new parents’ group aiming to live and act for a safe climate for all our children and grandchildren. This launch event includes a screening of 'The Age of Stupid', a children’s programme including arts activities and a creche. Click here to find out more!
A coffe-table coffee-art book by Nebiyu Assefa and Joanna Brown. £10