Northants Carbon Literacy

🌍 IMPORTANT: PLEASE WATCH AND ACT TODAY 🌍

Last week, leading UK scientists, health experts and national security specialists delivered one of the clearest warnings yet about the climate and nature crisis at the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster.

The brilliant channel Just Have a Think has now released a concise and understandable video that summarises the key messages. This includes a stark explanation from Professor Tim Lenton about the risk of the AMOC tipping point, which could cause such a dramatic cooling in the UK that we would struggle to grow many of our staple crops.

👉 Please watch the video now:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sa7uh192r0

👉 Then send a letter:
https://qrco.de/bgUGU9

Every letter counts. Political and media leaders pay close attention when the public speaks with one voice.

📩 The link sends a pre-written letter crafted by experts, so it takes seconds to do.

This is a critical moment for the UK. Please watch, share and take action today.

Read more about this at: https://www.future.org.uk/news/uk-climate-nature-crisis-what-the-national-emergency-briefing-revealed

🌍 Change Course Now 🌍

The UN has just confirmed what many of us feared: humanity has missed the 1.5°C climate target. António Guterres warns that “devastating consequences” are now unavoidable unless we act fast to limit how far we overshoot and how long it lasts.

At Northants Carbon Literacy, we know this can sound bleak, but it’s also a powerful reminder that every action still counts. Local efforts matter. Conversations matter. Learning how to reduce emissions in our homes, workplaces and communities matters more than ever.

Let’s stay informed, stay hopeful, and keep pushing for change.

📖 Read the full story here: The Guardian – Change course now, humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/28/change-course-now-humanity-has-missed-15c-climate-target-says-un-head

‘Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head Exclusive: ‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres in sole interview before Cop30

Hello lovely carbon-conscious folks of Northamptonshire

It’s your friendly neighbourhood team at Northants Carbon Literacy here, and before you hit play on this brilliantly titled piece “Hybrid Schmybrid (Audio Version)”, we have a small confession to make. We might have a new favourite phrase. Yes, it’s “hybrid schmybrid”, because when it comes to cars and climate chat, things can get a bit wobbly.

So plug in, pop on your headphones, or play it out loud for the benefit of your houseplants, and get ready for a listen where the only thing more charged than the discussion might be your EV battery.

Here’s to learning, laughing, and leaving a lighter footprint. Enjoy!

Hybrid Schmybrid Audio Version The coming scandal about yet another fossil/automotive con job.

🌱 Exciting News! 🌱

We’re looking forward to next week’s Carbon Literacy Training Course at Griffiths Energy Efficiency Centre, Burton Latimer!

📅 Date: Tuesday, 21st January 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
💷 Cost: Completely FREE (thanks to community funding!)

There are still a few places left, so if you’d like to join us and take a step towards a sustainable future, don’t miss out!

📩 Register here: https://www.future.org.uk/courses/public-courses

Together, let’s make a positive impact on our planet! 🌍

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Last few spaces left on next week’s Carbon Literacy course!! 🤩 Running 8:30-5:30pm next Tuesday - come along if you can! For free! 🎉

The course is free at the moment thanks to a grant (it usually costs £25pp) and you can book your place for this course or a future date here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFMndMwu1OMUagD_XS8sklNZq_j8VGT5mU1pbHqVlAxcNgUw/viewform

We have a number of businesses and organisations now working towards their accreditation - could you bring this to your workplace?

Please tag people you know who might be interested 🙏

Check out this video that tells you more about The Carbon Literacy Project and why this course is so powerful! https://youtu.be/VpNCL2dU35M?si=1XQ42GwJwGp55ieP

Carbon Literacy: A Tool to Act on Climate Change | The Carbon Literacy Project Artist and Musician Love Ssega explains how Carbon Literacy training provides the tools to take action to address climate change, an issue that affects us al...

Thanks to funding from Glamis Hall our course in September is completely free (usually £25 per person). Places are subject to availability.

🌍 FREE Climate Change Course in Kettering – don’t miss out! (Usually £25pp) 🌍

Are you keen to learn more about climate change and how you can make a difference? Sign up for a free one-day course provided by Northants Carbon Literacy on Tuesday, 24th September 2024.

📍 Location: Upstairs event room at the Wayfarers
🕒 Time: 08:30-17:30 (Teas and coffees provided)

Whether you’re looking to make your home more sustainable or want to enhance your business’ green credentials, this course offers the perfect introduction to the science behind climate change and practical steps you can take locally.

There are only a few places left, so make sure to sign up before they go! Secure your spot here: https://www.future.org.uk/courses/public-courses

Let’s work together to build a sustainable future for Kettering. 🌱

Thank you to everyone who joined our Carbon Literacy introduction course this evening! 🧠🌎

It was great to see you all and we look forward to seeing many of you tomorrow for the rest of the course.

For anyone who would like to sign up for our next 1 hour course, please register here: https://www.future.org.uk/courses/free-courses

Or for the full course, register here: https://www.future.org.uk/courses/public-courses

So proud of all our students and during the evening, it was wonderful to be able to award so many certificates. Well done!

Congratulations to the graduates of the Northants Carbon Literacy course - it was a pleasure to award you with your certificates this evening!

NCL run climate change courses in Kettering to support individuals and businesses to save money and save the planet! ☺️🌍

You can book online at www.future.org.uk and do either the full course or a free hour class:

- £25 for the full course, next dates in June
- 1 hour free classes, on booking

🌱💡 Keen to get the real scoop on climate change? Then dive into our Carbon Literacy course! 🌍

👉 Learn crucial topics:

• The Science of Climate Change
• CO2 Emissions & Their Impact
• Innovative Carbon Reduction
• Tracking Your Carbon Footprint
• Strategies for Emission Reduction

Equip yourself with the knowledge to make a difference at home, work, and in the community.

Join us at Northants Carbon Literacy and start your journey to a greener future! 🌳

The course is over three evenings and costs just £25 per person.

Find out more and sign up to our courses at www.future.org.uk

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Public Courses - Northants Carbon Literacy Northants Carbon Literacy is committed to spreading awareness and knowledge about carbon reduction strategies. Our goal is to empower communities and individuals to make sustainable choices for a better future.

🌍 Big News from The Carbon Literacy Project! 🎉

We are absolutely thrilled to share this collective impact on the journey towards a more sustainable future:

✅ 83,116 citizens are now certified Carbon Literate, ready to make a change!
✅ Together, everyone has pledged to take 166,232 actions towards reducing our footprint.
✅ Saving a whopping 299,000 tonnes of CO2e!

Every single person's effort counts, contributing to an impressive 5-15% carbon savings per person.

Let's keep this up, Northants! Each small action adds up to big changes. Whether you're a citizen, a business, or an educator, you are part of this incredible tapestry of change. 🌱

Our next course is in March 2024 you can sign up here: https://www.future.org.uk/courses/public-courses

Thank you for every pledge, every change made, and every tonne of carbon saved. Here's to continuing our mission for a cooler planet. 💚

Public Courses - Northants Carbon Literacy Northants Carbon Literacy is committed to spreading awareness and knowledge about carbon reduction strategies. Our goal is to empower communities and individuals to make sustainable choices for a better future.