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Global emissions reaching record high

Global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are set to rise again in 2012, reaching a record high of 35.6 billion tonnes - according to new figures from the Global Carbon Project, co-led by researchers from the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at the University of East Anglia (UEA).

East Hampshire's 32 Parish Tree Wardens are the key to halting 'ash dieback' according to The Petersfield Post. Ash die back, caused by the fungus Chalara fraxinea, is predicted to have a devastating effect across the country, and particularly in chalkland areas like the South Downs.

The crisis is likened to Dutch Elm disease in the 1970s.

Stuart Garside, East Hampshire District Council's Arboricultural Officer is informing Tree Wardens about the problem and how to spot the signs. 

For more information click here for Forestry Commission Website

Are girls greener than boys? 

Results from a recent local survey suggests teenage girls are a little more concerned about the environment than boys of the same age. 

The survey, which was conducted at Butserfest on 14th September, attracted 193 responses, around 13% of young people who attended the festival.

The overall findings show that teenagers are more likely to cite immediate social, economic and personal issues as their top priorities but that there is underlying concern about 'conserving the countryside and wildlife', 'sustainable transport' and 'cleaning up towns and villages.'                                                                       

'The survey recommendations include urging local environmental groups to involve more young people in their activities. 

What is your group doing to engage young people? you can tell us by clicking here.

Events 

Energy Alton’s AGM

Thursday 25^th April @ 8 PM

Alton Community Centre

Includes a talk by

Richard Cochrane

designer of renewable technologies

on

“Renewable thinking”

All welcome – bar open!

Volunteer as a South Downs Ranger

If you care about the countryside and wildlife and would like to do something positive in the great outdoors - why not become a volunteer ranger?

The South Downs National Park Authority is looking for people of all ages to care for local habitats and protect the great diversity of animal and plant species in the South Downs.

You don't need any specialist skills, just the enthusiasm and willingness to take part.

Its a great chance to learn about countryside and biodiversity, to meet others who share your interests and to get some healthy exercise while putting your energy to good use.

For more information click here 

Click here to see our A-Z of   green groups and businesses.

Find a group to join or connect with, to access a service or to promote your own environmental group or business.

Click here for a list of forthcoming green events.

The list covers a wide range of events and activities run by local groups in and around East Hampshire.