Solar Panels
Solar Panels up top!
The roof of Petersfield Festival Hall is already equipped with panels from which we have been enjoying renewable energy for almost ten years.
Considering Climate Change & Its Impact on the Environment
Climate Crisis
our aim to be Carbon Neutral by 2050.
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Continued Improvements
We have committees set up to address climate change issues and a dedicated officer who can be contacted at climate@petersfield-tc.gov.uk. All climate issues are discussed within the Town Development Committee, minutes of which can be found here.
We are continually investigating ways in which we can reduce our carbon footprint and protect our environment.
What can I do?
Together we can make a difference. The things we do in our daily lives – how we travel and power our homes, the stuff we buy and then dispose of are all affecting climate change.
Making simple, everyday changes can help save money, create healthier lives and reduce our carbon footprint.
CLIMATE SAVING ADVICE & INFORMATION
PeCAN, Petersfield's Climate Action Network
PeCAN is helping Petersfield and surrounding villages to reduce carbon emissions and protect nature. Contact them directly for their expert advice.
Money Saving Boiler Challenge
If 10 million households turned down the flow temperature on their combi boilers to 60 degrees celsius or below, this would wipe £1 billion off UK energy bills and save 1.7 million tonnes of carbon emissions – the equivalent of nearly six million transatlantic flights Find out how to turn down the flow temperature on your combi boiler HERE. As featured in PeCAN’s October Newsletter.
More than £125,000 allocated to local environmental projects
Smart Living
Hampshire County Council help to minimise waste in Hampshire Homes.
CARRR BOOT SALE
Petersfield’s Avenue Pavilion hosted its very first car boot sale with a climate twist in October and in conjunction with the Great Big Green Week.
The 3-R’s representing our aims to ‘Reduce, Reuse and Recycle’.
PeCAN ran an information cafe and Petersfield WI ran a cake stall.
We hope to make these a more regular occurence.
“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.”
Petersfield's First Eco Fair
On Sunday 17th July 2022 Petersfield Climate Action Network (PeCAN) together with Petersfield Town Council (PTC) held Petersfield’s first ever Eco Fair!
It was a fun, informative day out for all the family where you could get tips and ideas for reducing plastic use and your carbon footprint, whether it be by saving energy in your home, upcycling those clothes you no longer want or by getting back on your bike. Learning how you could help increase biodiversity with good gardening practice, or by letting your garden grow a little wilder.
There were talks, an art exhibition, children’s activities, and live music throughout the day, with food, drink and locally brewed beer as well as stalls selling items which were ethically sourced, using minimum packaging.
Visitors were encouraged to walk or cycle and to avoid waste by bringing reusable cups and bottles for drinks. The event was run using batteries charged by renewable energy and bike racks were available.
Increased Winter Rainfall
Increased Winter Rainfall
Expected that precipitation in the Winter will increase by up to 35% by 2080.
Sea Levels Rising
Sea Levels Rising
Sea levels in the South East is expected to rise by up to 30 centimeters by 2040.
Higher Temperatures
Higher Temperatures
The average Summer temperature in the South East is expected to rise by 1-4 degrees centigrade under 2 degrees centigrade global warming.
More Extreme Weather
More Extreme Weather
More frequent Winter storms and greater near surface wind speeds.
Increased Water Scarcity
Increased Water Scarcity
The South of England will experience more dry Summers, with a 20-60% precipitation reduction under 2 degrees centigrade global warming.
Natural Habitat Loss
Natural Habitat Loss
27% of native UK species are at a medium to high risk of decline by 2080.
East Hampshire District Council
Cost of Living Support
Free Refill Station
Town Hall signs up to the global network of places to reduce, reuse and refill.
Climate Action Groups
Petersfield Climate Action Network.
RECYCLING FACILITIES IN THE TOWN
PeCAN has compiled a useful directory of what can be recycled and where in Petersfield More.
