This 40 minute talk was presented at Sawyer Hall, Nailsworth, on Thursday 22nd February, given by Dr Richard Erskine, Education Lead for Nailsworth Climate Action Network.

Kate Clark on her Sunday Brunch BBC Radio Gloucestershire programme on Sunday 15th January was in conversation with guest Dr Richard Erskine, Education lead for Nailsworth Climate Action Network [1]. Read a summary of this wide-ranging and engaging chat.

Professor Rod Rainey gave a talk to Nailsworth Rotary on 1st December at Egypt Mill about a design for a tidal barrage on the Severn Estuary. A few of us from NailsworthCAN were kindly invited to attend, and here are some reflections by Richard Erskine on the presentation.

In this thoughtful and thought-provoking blog, NailsworthCAN member Bill shares his experience of taking action with Just Stop Oil. While NailsworthCAN does not take physical protest action as a group we value and respect all forms of climate action.

Dr Richard Erskine takes you on a journey through the long history of climate injustice, recognising that it is inevitably linked to how indigenous people have been treated in the distant past, and continue to suffer.

NailsworthCAN member Richard shares his experience of using solar energy to power his home and electric car.

The energy crisis is on everyone's minds at the moment and if you want to find out how to reduce your bills take a look at this latest blog written by Dr Richard Erskine. It's full of useful information and tips including some great ways to make a big impact on energy use.

Here is a selection of books related to climate change for Climate Corner at Nailsworth Library. These were recommended by Dr Richard Erskine of NailsworthCAN who has provided short reviews of the books. Other book reviews will be added in due course. All these books are available to reserve through Nailsworth library.

Do you feel hope or despair about the climate emergency? A film Once You Know by Emmanuel Cappellin explores his personal journey trying to deal with his feelings, and reflecting on the 1972 report Limits To Growth. Here, you can read the words spoken by Richard Erskine before the screening of the film at the Stroud Brewery on 14th July 2022, with his reflections on the film.

The workshop gave participants an opportunity to imagine the positive future they’d like to see and what our town and community could become. The thinking behind this work was to create an irresistible vision of the future that can motivate us to make it happen.

20th May is World Bee Day, and the plight of bees and pollinators more widely in the UK has never been so poor. In March 2022 the UK overruled scientific advice by lifting a ban on bee-harming pesticides, authorising an emergency exception for its use on sugar beet in England. Here are some simple things that you can do to help bees.

There are several myths about EVs that are often repeated, but this does not make them true! Let’s consider ten of the most common myths.

Did you know that medicines account for 48% of the carbon footprint of healthcare in the community? A staggering £300 million pounds of medication is estimated to be wasted every year. Here are some ways you can help reduce wastage, save money and save carbon.

Richard Erskine, our education lead in NailsworthCAN, gave a talk to Minchinhampton Ladies Luncheon Club on 18th November entitled ‘Climate Change: through the stories of 10 women, and a girl’.

If you want to fine out what COP26 is, the main talking points and the expected outcomes, read on!