We have been asking the people in Cornwall why they are doing things to tackle climate change. You can use the links below to find out more about why people have decided to act and what it is that they have done. For each story you can:
The stories below have all been played on Pirate FM over the last year. They appear below in the order they are broadcast, but you can also view them in terms of what people have done by using the following links:
To listen to the audio files click 'listen' in options menu. These files are in mp3 format and you will need a media player on your computer to hear them, such as Windows Media Player or QuickTime, you can download these for free by clicking the links.
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1 - Introducing climate change
Climate change is a big problem, but one we can do something about it..... |
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2 - Local food
The way we shop for food can add to the problem of climate change, find out how you can reduce this.... |
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3 - New ways of working
The ways we work are responsible for carbon emissions, but there are alternatives.... |
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4 - Saving energy at home
Cornwall EEAC can help you save energy at home, helping the climate and saving you money..... |
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5- Climate friendly parish
St Endellion is aiming to become Cornwall's first Climate Friendly Parish.... |
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6- Have yourself a solar powered Christmas
St Mawes School is leading the way in celebrating Christmas in a climate friendly way.... |
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7- Climate friendly village halls
Leedstown village hall is helping to tackle climate change in Cornwall.... |
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8- Climate change so what?
Confused about climate change? Now there is a fun and positive way you can find out more.... |
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9- Community wind power
The small hamlet of South Wheatley is leading the way to tackle climate change.... |
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10- Car Share Cornwall
Car sharing is an easy way to get around and it helps the climate, reduces traffic saves you money.... |
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11- Blisland Village
This village, is showing how to the design of local buildings can help to tackle climate change.... |
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12- Simple ways to save energy at home
Saving energy at home is good for your wallet and the climate.... |
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13- Transition Penwith
A new initiative moving Penwith towards a low energy, low carbon future.... |
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14- Travelling without flying
Find out about somebody who works across Europe without the need to take the plane.... |
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15- Recycling and climate change
Recycling helps to save energy and is one way to help tackle climate change in Cornwall.... |
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16- Shopping locally is good for the climate
Find out how you can help the climate and your local community by supporting local shops.... |
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17- Climate change will affect us all
Find out more about how we cause climate change and how it will affect our lives.... |
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18- Tackling climate change from the comfort of home
See how to reduce carbon emissions by installing energy efficiency measures at home |
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19- Cornwall Federation of Women's Institutes
Find out why and how their new headquarters reduces the threat of climate change |
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20- Working with nature to tackle climate change
See how Pip Richards is helping to protect the climate and our local woodlands |
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21- Leap Media, making a difference, making a living
See how this St Austell based design company is helping to tackle climate change |
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22- Commuting without the car
Find out more about somebody that has started using the train instead of the car to reduce climate change |
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23- Penwith Housing Association
Find out why and how this social housing provider has cut the carbon footprint of its homes by a third so far |
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24- Multi Faith Climate Forum
See how the faith communities in Cornwall are working together on climate change |
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25 - The National Trust
See how they are adapting to the changes in our climate and reducing their own carbon emissions |
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26 - Cornwall Sustainable Energy Partnership
Find out how this organisation is leading the fight against climate change in Cornwall |
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27 - Cornwall Switch
Find out more about buying clean, green, climate-friendly electricity |
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28 - Restormel Borough Council
See how this local authority is working to tackle climate change in Cornwall |
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29 - No cost ways to Tackle Climate Change
Find out about no cost ways to save energy at home, reducing emissions and helping the climate |
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30 - Climate friendly lifestyles
See why James Strawbridge from the 'its not easy being green' TV program is tackling climate change |
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31- Devoran School
Find out how this school is encouraging sustainable, climate friendly travel |
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32- Wave Hub
See how Cornwall could lead the way in tackling climate change by using the power of the waves |
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33- Solar Power at Home
Find out about using the power of the sun to fight climate change |
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34 - Surfers Against Sewage
See how this organisation is helping the surf community to tackle climate change |
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35- Its not too late to tackle climate change
See how people in Cornwall are leading the fight against climate change, and see what you can do |
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