What Can I Do ?

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Home Energy Scotland is funded by the Scottish Government, and provides free and impartial advice on making your home more energy efficient . Call them on 0808 808 2282

Liftshare says it can save its members £1,000 per year on commuting costs. Its free and easy to register, just go to www.Liftshare.com and add your commute time, frequency, destination, and whether you are a driver or passenger or both. Its free & easy and there's no obligation.

While individual actions are important, it will take governments in Edinburgh, London and around the world to get serious about climate change before tough decisions are made. Every contact with our Councillors, MP & MSPs a makes a difference.  https://www.writetothem.com/ 

According to the AA, see link below, you can reduce fuel consumption by up to 25% by dropping speed from 80mph to 70mph, & a further 9% by dropping from 70mph to 60mph. 

An astonishing 1/3 less fuel by driving at 60mph instead of 80mph ! www.theAA.com

Cycling is the perfect way to get around without fossil fuels. It produces minimal CO2, and no toxic exhaust emissions. It is efficient, fun, healthy and very cheap. Where good cycle infrastructure exists, it is also safer and often faster than going by car in urban areas. So get cycling! More info. 

Details of future strikes and protests in Strathaven will be published here.  We want to send a message to politicians in Edinburgh & London that we demand they take more action on climate. Please join us