In a week marked by record increases in energy prices a new Bioenergy guide has been launched to raise awareness of technologies which offer a way out of the peak oil pinch. The Bioenergy Guide was been launched at the On-Farm Anaerobic Digestion seminar which was held at Walford College on Tuesday 5^th August, an event attended by 80 delegates from around the country.

Shrewsbury based caravan and leisure company Salop Leisure have generously supplied the Light Fantastic project with essential items to get the exhibition on the road.

Seven Bishops from four continents have pledged to cycle or walk 450 miles each this year rather than driving. This public commitment for action on climate change was made on Saturday, 12^th July at Leominster Priory, Herefordshire. 

FOR the past year, Shrewsbury’s Marches Energy Agency has been assisting businesses in Shropshire to access grants and assistance to reduce their fuel bills and generate their own power.

People with an interest in green and environmental issues from across the county are meeting up again next month in Shrewsbury. The next event is at Cromwells Hotel in Shrewsbury at 8pm on Wednesday the 2^nd of July.

COMMUNITY HALL GETS THE WIND IN IT’S SAILS 

A COMMUNITY hall just outside Shrewsbury is leading the way in using renewable energy in the fight against Climate Change. 

CLIMATE CHANGE CHARITY LAUNCHES SUMMER OF FANTASTIC EVENTS 

FAMILIES REMOVED FROM ‘FUEL POVERTY’ DESPITE SOARING ENERGY PRICES

MORE than 500 families suffering from “fuel poverty” in one English county has had their financial outlook greatly improved in just five months.

International and national cartoonists have contributed to a special exhibition of work on climate change. This touring exhibition is coming to the Shrewsbury and will be exhibited at the Gateway Gallery 3 until from April 19^th until May 26th. 

VICTORIAN WATERWORKS IS ENVIRONMENTAL SHOWCASE HOME FOR CLIMATE CHANGE CHARITY

 A 19^th century waterworks and pumping station which has been turned into one of the most environmentally advanced office buildings in Britain is the new home to climate change charity the Marches Energy Agency.

The Pump House on the banks of the River Severn in the medieval market town of Shrewsbury has 70% fewer harmful emissions compared to standard new offices.