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== 2016 == | == 2016 == | ||
Transition Bro Gwaun present to the Welsh Climate Change Commission, Mar 7 <ref>[https://www.transitionnetwork.org/news/2016-03-07/transition-bro-gwaun-present-welsh-climate-change-commission Transition Network]</ref> | Transition Bro Gwaun present to the Welsh Climate Change Commission, Mar 7 <ref>[https://www.transitionnetwork.org/news/2016-03-07/transition-bro-gwaun-present-welsh-climate-change-commission Transition Network]</ref> | ||
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A green Wales is taking off - in spite of UK government policies, February 16 <ref>[http://www.theecologist.org/News/news_analysis/2987121/a_green_wales_is_taking_off_in_spite_of_uk_government_policies.html The Ecologist]</ref> | A green Wales is taking off - in spite of UK government policies, February 16 <ref>[http://www.theecologist.org/News/news_analysis/2987121/a_green_wales_is_taking_off_in_spite_of_uk_government_policies.html The Ecologist]</ref> | ||
== 2015 == | |||
How Charlie and Meg's self-built, natural home finally received planning permission with the help of the One Planet Council, November 11 <ref>[http://www.lowimpact.org/how-charlie-and-megs-self-built-natural-home-finally-received-planning-permission-with-the-help-of-the-one-planet-council/ Low impact living]</ref> | How Charlie and Meg's self-built, natural home finally received planning permission with the help of the One Planet Council, November 11 <ref>[http://www.lowimpact.org/how-charlie-and-megs-self-built-natural-home-finally-received-planning-permission-with-the-help-of-the-one-planet-council/ Low impact living]</ref> | ||
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Welsh government suspends fracking, February 4 <ref>[https://www.foe.co.uk/news/welsh-government-suspends-fracking Friends of the Earth]</ref> | Welsh government suspends fracking, February 4 <ref>[https://www.foe.co.uk/news/welsh-government-suspends-fracking Friends of the Earth]</ref> | ||
== 2014 == | |||
Welsh village raises funds for major hydro project, October 9 <ref>[http://www.thenews.coop/90395/news/general/welsh-village-raises-funds-for-major-hydro-project/ thenews.coop]</ref> | Welsh village raises funds for major hydro project, October 9 <ref>[http://www.thenews.coop/90395/news/general/welsh-village-raises-funds-for-major-hydro-project/ thenews.coop]</ref> | ||
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Llanelli leading the way in the UK for sustainable drainage, February 8 <ref>[http://www.southwales-eveningpost.co.uk/Llanelli-leads-way-sustainable-drainage/story-20589937-detail/story.html South Wales Evening Post]</ref> | Llanelli leading the way in the UK for sustainable drainage, February 8 <ref>[http://www.southwales-eveningpost.co.uk/Llanelli-leads-way-sustainable-drainage/story-20589937-detail/story.html South Wales Evening Post]</ref> | ||
== 2013 == | |||
Active Travel Bill set to revolutionise travel in Wales, September 25 <ref>[http://www.sustrans.org.uk/news/active-travel-bill-set-revolutionise-travel-wales Sustrans]</ref> | Active Travel Bill set to revolutionise travel in Wales, September 25 <ref>[http://www.sustrans.org.uk/news/active-travel-bill-set-revolutionise-travel-wales Sustrans]</ref> | ||
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Welsh Government launches Active Travel (Wales) Bill, which will place an obligation on local authorities throughout Wales to incorporate, develop and maintain an integrated network of [[cycling]] and walking routes, February 18 <ref>[http://road.cc/content/news/76479-wales-unveils-active-travel-bill-law-compels-councils-provide-routes-cycling-and road.cc]</ref> | Welsh Government launches Active Travel (Wales) Bill, which will place an obligation on local authorities throughout Wales to incorporate, develop and maintain an integrated network of [[cycling]] and walking routes, February 18 <ref>[http://road.cc/content/news/76479-wales-unveils-active-travel-bill-law-compels-councils-provide-routes-cycling-and road.cc]</ref> | ||
== 2012 == | |||
Doha's most progressive country on [[climate change]]? Wales. Unlike the other 193 countries in Doha, Wales is about to introduce a unique legal requirement of all its public bodies. <ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2012/dec/06/doha-most-progressive-country-wales guardian.co.uk]</ref> December 6 | Doha's most progressive country on [[climate change]]? Wales. Unlike the other 193 countries in Doha, Wales is about to introduce a unique legal requirement of all its public bodies. <ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2012/dec/06/doha-most-progressive-country-wales guardian.co.uk]</ref> December 6 | ||
== 2011 == | |||
Merthyr incinerator scrapped, <ref>[http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/merthyr_tydfil_24102011 foe.co.uk]</ref> October 24 | Merthyr incinerator scrapped, <ref>[http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/merthyr_tydfil_24102011 foe.co.uk]</ref> October 24 | ||
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Project to generate tidal energy in Ramsey Sound off Pembrokeshire given the go ahead. Tidal Energy Limited’s 1.2MW ‘Deltastream’ device will provide green electricity to the local distribution network during its 12 month test period, with the potential to power up to 1,000 homes. <ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-tidal-energy-device-to-make-waves-in-welsh-waters decc.gov.uk]</ref> March 31 | Project to generate tidal energy in Ramsey Sound off Pembrokeshire given the go ahead. Tidal Energy Limited’s 1.2MW ‘Deltastream’ device will provide green electricity to the local distribution network during its 12 month test period, with the potential to power up to 1,000 homes. <ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-tidal-energy-device-to-make-waves-in-welsh-waters decc.gov.uk]</ref> March 31 | ||
== 2010 == | |||
Pembrokeshire now has recognised over 50 off-grid homes, <ref>[http://www.off-grid.net/2010/01/18/off-grid-hq-in-uk/ off-grid.net]</ref> January 18 | Pembrokeshire now has recognised over 50 off-grid homes, <ref>[http://www.off-grid.net/2010/01/18/off-grid-hq-in-uk/ off-grid.net]</ref> January 18 | ||
== 2009 == | |||
Ecovillage in Pembrokeshire hills wins £350k hub grant, <ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/8424189.stm news.bbc.co.uk]</ref> December 21 | Ecovillage in Pembrokeshire hills wins £350k hub grant, <ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/8424189.stm news.bbc.co.uk]</ref> December 21 | ||
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32% of children in Wales still living in poverty, <ref>[http://www.jrf.org.uk/media-centre/child-poverty-wales Joseph Rowntree Foundation]</ref> June 25 | 32% of children in Wales still living in poverty, <ref>[http://www.jrf.org.uk/media-centre/child-poverty-wales Joseph Rowntree Foundation]</ref> June 25 | ||
== 2007 == | |||
Friends of the Earth appalled by Sustainable Development Commission's Severn Barrage recommendations. "A combination of a smaller barrage and tidal lagoons would produce more energy with more flexibility, are cheaper and would cause less damage," <ref>[http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/friends_of_the_earth_appal_01102007 Friends of the Earth]</ref> October 1 | Friends of the Earth appalled by Sustainable Development Commission's Severn Barrage recommendations. "A combination of a smaller barrage and tidal lagoons would produce more energy with more flexibility, are cheaper and would cause less damage," <ref>[http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/friends_of_the_earth_appal_01102007 Friends of the Earth]</ref> October 1 | ||
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CASwiki news articles have a focus on news of community action for sustainability. This article is an offshoot from CASwiki's Wales article and is for news and comment in that context.
2016
Transition Bro Gwaun present to the Welsh Climate Change Commission, Mar 7 [1]
A green Wales is taking off - in spite of UK government policies, February 16 [2]
2015
How Charlie and Meg's self-built, natural home finally received planning permission with the help of the One Planet Council, November 11 [3]
Plastic bag use down 70% in Wales since charges began, September 4 [4]
Community farm in the pipeline for Caldicot, July 29 [5]
'Hobbit house' family succeeds in quest to save home from bulldozers, July 15, [6]
"Wales to have a ground-breaking sustainable development law", March 17 [7]
Welsh government suspends fracking, February 4 [8]
2014
Welsh village raises funds for major hydro project, October 9 [9]
Llanelli leading the way in the UK for sustainable drainage, February 8 [10]
2013
Active Travel Bill set to revolutionise travel in Wales, September 25 [11]
Welsh Government launches Active Travel (Wales) Bill, which will place an obligation on local authorities throughout Wales to incorporate, develop and maintain an integrated network of cycling and walking routes, February 18 [12]
2012
Doha's most progressive country on climate change? Wales. Unlike the other 193 countries in Doha, Wales is about to introduce a unique legal requirement of all its public bodies. [13] December 6
2011
Merthyr incinerator scrapped, [14] October 24
A Welsh National Forest through the South Wales Valleys. Coed Cadw (the Woodland Trust) has now floated the idea of creating a National Forest Park in the south Wales Valleys, as a way ensuring that the area gains greater benefit from tree planting and woodland, as part of its ‘manifesto’ in advance of the Welsh General Election on 5 May. [15] April 19
Project to generate tidal energy in Ramsey Sound off Pembrokeshire given the go ahead. Tidal Energy Limited’s 1.2MW ‘Deltastream’ device will provide green electricity to the local distribution network during its 12 month test period, with the potential to power up to 1,000 homes. [16] March 31
2010
Pembrokeshire now has recognised over 50 off-grid homes, [17] January 18
2009
Ecovillage in Pembrokeshire hills wins £350k hub grant, [18] December 21
32% of children in Wales still living in poverty, [19] June 25
2007
Friends of the Earth appalled by Sustainable Development Commission's Severn Barrage recommendations. "A combination of a smaller barrage and tidal lagoons would produce more energy with more flexibility, are cheaper and would cause less damage," [20] October 1
Jury’s still out on the Severn barrage, say Greenpeace [21] October 1
Severn Barrage must pass tough sustainability tests, Sustainable Development Commission [22] October 1
References
- ↑ Transition Network
- ↑ The Ecologist
- ↑ Low impact living
- ↑ The Guardian
- ↑ Monmouthshire Beacon
- ↑ The Guardian
- ↑ SD Alliance
- ↑ Friends of the Earth
- ↑ thenews.coop
- ↑ South Wales Evening Post
- ↑ Sustrans
- ↑ road.cc
- ↑ guardian.co.uk
- ↑ foe.co.uk
- ↑ Woodland Trust
- ↑ decc.gov.uk
- ↑ off-grid.net
- ↑ news.bbc.co.uk
- ↑ Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- ↑ Friends of the Earth
- ↑ Greenpeace
- ↑ Sustainable Development Commission