Starling and song thrush numbers on the rise but not in Cumbria

Starlings and song thrushes are being seen in greater numbers in school grounds around the UK – but not in Cumbria.

Last updated 29 March 2013
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Cumbrian man creates his theatre of renewable dreams

Last updated 26 October 2012
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Sustainable housing under (low carbon) spotlight

A house which looks like a traditional Cumbrian dwelling but is brand new – and very low in its use of carbon – was opened to the public this week.

Last updated 28 September 2012
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Rapping camel with water-saving message

Primary school children in Cumbria are going to be shown how to save water with the help of a rapping cartoon camel.

Last updated 28 September 2012
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Discover traditional skills in your very own forest at free open day

Whinlatter Forest belongs to all of us – and its managers are inviting us to come and see our property this weekend.

Last updated 28 September 2012
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Bin the bonfire when disposing of garden waste and go for compost

With autumn once again upon us, it’s time to think about tidying up the garden and preparing the soil for the spring.

Last updated 28 September 2012
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Could the Solway's tidal power create energy for 150,000 homes?

In an undisclosed location south of Carlisle, a brand new technology is soon to be tested.

Last updated 24 August 2012
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Show you care about Cumbria's fells and the climate

An army of volunteers is being recruited to help tackle climate change and preserve the Cumbrian landscape for future generations.

Last updated 24 August 2012
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Take the eco route when kitting out your children for a new school year

Summer, if you can call it that this year, is nearly over. It’s coming to the time when, either with cheer or dismay, we start to prepare for the kids going back to school.

Last updated 24 August 2012
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Britain going for gold to make these the first zero-waste Olympic Games

The London Olympics have dedicated themselves to becoming the first ever Zero Waste games.

Last updated 27 July 2012
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Demand grows for Cumbrian eco-friendly packaging

Yet another international firm has decided to start using the eco-friendly packaging made in Cumbria.

Last updated 27 July 2012
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Thousands more get kerbside reycling collections

Almost 3,000 households in Cumbria which have never had kerbside recycling services before will be getting them for the first time under a massive expansion scheme about to begin.

Last updated 22 June 2012
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Simple energy efficiencies will add up to surprisingly big cost savings

With today’s rising costs, everyone should be making a concerted effort to keep their utility bills to a minimum, and Cumbria County Council is no exception.

Last updated 22 June 2012
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100 jobs created, 11,000 tonnes in emissions cut

Around 100 jobs will be created and 11,000 tonnes in carbon dioxide emissions could be cut by a new travel plan being developed in the Lake District.

Last updated 25 May 2012
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Grants for farmers, foresters and gardeners

Farmers, foresters and commercial gardeners in Cumbria are being invited to apply for Government cash to help them develop and go green at the same time.

Last updated 25 May 2012
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Polish delegation sees how Cumbria is protecting its natural resources

The huge range of work going on in Cumbria to look at climate change and protect our natural resources has been shown off to a group of overseas visitors.

Last updated 27 April 2012
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Club focus on climate change book

Climate change may be the greatest challenge that the world has ever faced – and politics alone may not be enough to tackle it.

Last updated 27 April 2012
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Ensuring that all is pure again in Eden

Water in the River Eden and a tiny stream that flows into it is being made purer and cleaner – helping protect the huge variety of aquatic plants and animals that live there.

Last updated 27 April 2012
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Baby, what a good way to save you some money – and the planet

If you’re looking forward to the arrival of a new baby in your family, you’ll know that there can be a lot of expense involved. From prams and cots to baby baths and clothing – the shopping list of essentials needed to care for a newborn can be pricey.

Last updated 27 April 2012
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