Leicester Pollution Levels Increase

Editor: Article submitted by Clare Hudson, editor of Green Issues – the news agency reporting on recycling, the environment and green issues generally. If you would like to submit an article or get in touch with Clare please email editor@citizenseye.org (Subject = Green Issues). Thanks. JC
Clare Hudson writes – It has been revealed that Leicester [...]

Innovative Plastic Bottle Greenhouse Vandalised

Editor: Some of you may remember the interview I filmed in May 2009 when a young reporter Will spoke to his headteacher Danny Bullock about an innovative plastic bottle greenhouse they had constructed at Inglehurst Junior School.
You tube film
I visited the school again today as they were being visited by the Thames Valley Police Horses. [...]

Liz Kendall – From The Frontline

Liz Kendall writes:
“I’ve got a bit of a confession. Whilst my head tells me climate change is one of the biggest challenges we face, my heart hasn’t felt as passionate about the issue as giving every child the best shot at life, or transforming the way we look after older people. And although I kid [...]

Fairtrade Fortnight 2010

Fairtrade Fortnight 2010 – Cocoa farmers visit
When: Thursday 25th February, buffet lunch available from 12.15, presentation begins at 12.30
Where: Courtyard Room, LCB Depot, Rutland Street, Leicester
Some places are still available for anyone wishing to attend this event – if you are interested please contact me to book your place. During Fairtrade Fortnight this year two [...]

Greening Project

The University of Leicester has fought off tough competition to be selected to be a part of a flagship greener lifestyles programme.
Called ‘Degrees Cooler – Greening universities and beyond through behaviour change’, the project seeks to help 90,000 students and staff across 20 English universities measurably change their everyday behaviours for the sake of the [...]

Go Green!

What’s your carbon footprint?
How can we save energy, reduce waste and improve our recycling habits?
This new course makes links between climate change and our everyday lives.
Learn how global environmental issues will impact on our lives at an individual level, and what we can do to create a greener, healthier lifestyle.
This course will include a [...]

Green Issues – Claire Hudson

Editor: I’m very pleased to announce that Citizens Eye and the Community Media Hub has launched its latest news agency dealing with the subject of Green Issues.
Claire Hudson has taken on the role of Volunteer Editor and will be bringing the many issues in this area to life over the coming months. These will include: [...]

Comedy Show In The Dark

A special comedy has been announced with the unusual twist that the performances will take place entirely in the dark.
Organisers of the annual Leicester Comedy Festival are switching off the lights as part of The Big Switch Off, a campaign encouraging people to switch off all unnecessary electrical appliances and lighting in a big [...]

Big Green Switch – saving Energy

If you want to save energy and need the information and tips on how to do it, check out the Big Green Switch website:
“At the Big Green Switch we want to give you a glow.
The warm glow of satisfaction in knowing that you are doing something to help the environment; whether you’re cutting back on [...]