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Carbon Conversations starting 9th March

written by Rosie Sullivan on February 28, 2010

Register now for our first ‘Carbon Conversations’ course: an inspiring, practical 6-session course on low-carbon living

Recently featured in the Guardian as one of the 20 best solutions to climate change!

We are really excited to announce that our first ‘Carbon Conversations’ will start on Tuesday 9th March, 10am – 12pm, in the Cairngorm Room, Pleasance, University of Edinburgh.

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Drinks, free food and short films with the Big Green Makeover project

written by Sion Lanini on February 24, 2010

Join us for drinks, free food and short films next Monday 1st March, from 9-11pm in Teviot Middle Reading Room.

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Learning from 10:10 week

written by Rosie Sullivan on February 16, 2010

Planning meeting: TONIGHT, 6 – 7.30pm DHT Conference Room

Did you attend a 10:10 week event? Or help organise one?

Got an opinion?? Don’t keep it to yourself – come share it at our planning meeting!

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Want to save money and cut carbon in your flat?

written by Sion Lanini on February 15, 2010

Want to save money on your bills and reduce your carbon footprint?

…then sign up your flat to the Big Green Makeover!

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Want to help others cut 10% in their flats?

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Want to gain valuable experience and help others reduce their C02 emissions at home…?

…then help volunteer with the Big Green Makeover!

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University of Edinburgh Students and Staff Unveil Ambitious New Environmental Plan

written by Joseph Farthing on February 12, 2010

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Students and staff at the University of Edinburgh have pledged to cut their carbon emissions by 10% this year.

“10:10 Week” – a series of events centred around the 10:10 campaign – closed with the unveiling of a three metre wide 10:10 sign made out of recycled aluminium from a scrapped Boeing 747 named “The City of Edinburgh”.

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Forthcoming Events taking you into Spring

written by Ric Lander on February 9, 2010

Interested in getting involved in Transition? Check out Forthcoming events on this calendar.

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Carbon Speed Dating: matchmaking with a 10:10 twist

written by Joseph Farthing on February 8, 2010

It’s getting hot in here. With Valentine’s just round tCome home with me and turn down the lightshe corner, join us in a speed dating event with a 10:10, climate-friendly twist! Measure your carbon footprint, find your ‘sole’ mate and change your luck in love not the climate!

Registration from 8pm, Sunday 14th February, +bar open till midnight, Lounge/Middle Bar, Teviot Row House, Bristo Square.

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Alleycat: Bike Treasure Hunt around the city

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Discover fantastic new places and paths around Edinburgh while following clues towards the treasure. Bring a bike if possible but some will be provided, email Ben if you need one. Ends with tea and cake in a warm place!

Meet outside Teviot Row House, Bristo Square at 2pm, Saturday 13th February.

Organised by Transition Edinburgh University.

“Home” film showing and discussion

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View the trailer on their website.

Room 6301, James Clerk Maxwell Building, Kings Buildings, 12-2pm, Friday 12th February.

Organised by Transition Edinburgh University.